A tailored course, built for your situation
Risk-Managed Application Security Programs for Cross-Functional Programs
Building resilient, cross-functional security practices that scale with modern delivery
$199 one-time
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30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Fragmented security ownership slows delivery and increases compliance overhead
The situation this course is for
Security initiatives often fail because they’re siloed, reactive, or misaligned with delivery teams. The gap between risk mandates and engineering reality creates friction, delays, and inconsistent outcomes across the application lifecycle.
Who this is for
Technology leaders, risk officers, compliance leads, and security architects in regulated environments who need to operationalize secure delivery across teams.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors focused only on tooling or point solutions without cross-functional scope.
What you walk away with
- Design a risk-aligned application security program tailored to organizational maturity
- Integrate security into product and engineering workflows without slowing delivery
- Map controls to compliance requirements while maintaining developer autonomy
- Build cross-functional buy-in and shared ownership of security outcomes
- Operationalize continuous improvement through feedback loops and metrics
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Risk-Managed Application Security
Establish core principles, scope, and governance models for cross-functional alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining application security in a risk-managed context
- The evolution of DevSecOps and its organizational impact
- Key stakeholders and their success criteria
- Aligning security with business objectives
- Risk frameworks applicable to application environments
- Regulatory drivers shaping current expectations
- Balancing speed and control in secure delivery
- Common anti-patterns and how to avoid them
- Assessing organizational readiness
- Setting program boundaries and expectations
- Establishing shared language across teams
- Introducing the implementation playbook structure
Module 2. Cross-Functional Program Governance
Design governance structures that enable collaboration without bureaucracy.
12 chapters in this module
- Principles of lightweight governance
- Defining roles: security, product, engineering, compliance
- Creating effective steering committees
- Decision rights and escalation paths
- Integrating risk tolerance into governance
- Reporting mechanisms for transparency
- Cadence for cross-functional reviews
- Managing exceptions and waivers
- Documenting decisions and rationale
- Ensuring inclusivity in governance design
- Adapting governance to team maturity
- Avoiding governance theater
Module 3. Threat Modeling at Scale
Embed proactive threat assessment into the development lifecycle.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose and scope of scalable threat modeling
- Integrating threat modeling into design phases
- Automated vs. manual approaches
- Template-driven modeling for consistency
- Leveraging architecture patterns for efficiency
- Involving developers in threat identification
- Prioritizing findings by business impact
- Linking threats to control objectives
- Tracking remediation across sprints
- Scaling with tooling and training
- Common modeling pitfalls
- Measuring threat modeling effectiveness
Module 4. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Embed security practices into each phase of the software lifecycle.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping security activities to SDLC stages
- Requirements: security standards and acceptance
- Design phase: security architecture reviews
- Implementation: secure coding guidelines
- Code review: static and dynamic analysis integration
- Testing: security test planning and execution
- Release: gatekeeping and approval workflows
- Deployment: configuration and runtime protection
- Post-deployment: monitoring and feedback
- Toolchain integration patterns
- Developer enablement strategies
- Continuous improvement of SDLC integration
Module 5. Risk-Based Control Selection
Choose and prioritize controls based on risk exposure and business context.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding control objectives
- Mapping threats to mitigating controls
- Leveraging industry control frameworks
- Customizing controls for organizational fit
- Tiered control implementation by risk level
- Balancing automation and manual oversight
- Validating control effectiveness
- Maintaining control inventories
- Integrating controls with audit requirements
- Updating controls in response to change
- Documenting rationale for control decisions
- Avoiding control sprawl
Module 6. Compliance Mapping and Evidence Generation
Streamline compliance efforts through structured mapping and automation.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying applicable compliance regimes
- Mapping controls to compliance requirements
- Creating reusable compliance evidence packages
- Automating evidence collection
- Maintaining up-to-date compliance documentation
- Reducing audit fatigue through design
- Engaging auditors proactively
- Handling compliance exceptions
- Leveraging attestations and certifications
- Integrating compliance into CI/CD pipelines
- Training teams on compliance expectations
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Module 7. Security Metrics That Matter
Define and track metrics that reflect real security and delivery outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of security metrics in cross-functional programs
- Leading vs. lagging indicators
- Time-to-remediate critical findings
- Percentage of applications with threat models
- Control coverage across the estate
- Developer adoption of security tooling
- Mean time to detect and respond
- Compliance pass rates
- Security incident trends
- Balancing quantitative and qualitative data
- Avoiding vanity metrics
- Reporting metrics to leadership
Module 8. Developer Enablement and Advocacy
Empower developers to own security outcomes through support and culture.
12 chapters in this module
- Building developer trust in security
- Creating internal security champions
- Security onboarding for engineering teams
- Providing actionable feedback
- Reducing friction in security tooling
- Gamification and recognition programs
- Internal documentation and knowledge sharing
- Office hours and support channels
- Embedding security in developer workflows
- Measuring developer satisfaction with security
- Scaling enablement across large organizations
- Sustaining engagement over time
Module 9. Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk
Manage security across vendors, open source, and dependencies.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing third-party risk exposure
- Evaluating vendor security posture
- Managing open source component risks
- SBOM generation and consumption
- Dependency monitoring and alerting
- Contractual security requirements
- Vendor onboarding workflows
- Incident response for third parties
- Maintaining inventory of external dependencies
- Automating supply chain risk detection
- Responding to public vulnerabilities
- Building resilient supply chain practices
Module 10. Incident Readiness and Response Planning
Prepare for and respond to security incidents efficiently and effectively.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident scope and severity
- Creating cross-functional response teams
- Incident response playbooks
- Communication protocols during incidents
- Forensic readiness and data preservation
- Post-mortem processes and blameless culture
- Integrating application security into IR plans
- Tabletop exercises and simulations
- Measuring response effectiveness
- Reducing mean time to detect and respond
- Learning from near misses
- Scaling incident response with tooling
Module 11. Scaling Security Across Teams and Geographies
Expand security practices consistently across distributed organizations.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing scalability of current practices
- Standardizing security practices globally
- Adapting to regional compliance differences
- Centralized vs. decentralized models
- Building global security communities
- Localizing training and resources
- Managing time zone and language challenges
- Ensuring consistency without rigidity
- Leveraging platform teams for scale
- Fostering peer learning across regions
- Measuring program reach and adoption
- Iterating on scaling strategies
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Evolution
Sustain and evolve the program using feedback and changing conditions.
12 chapters in this module
- Establishing feedback loops across functions
- Conducting regular program health checks
- Benchmarking against industry standards
- Incorporating lessons from incidents
- Updating risk models and threat landscapes
- Adjusting controls based on data
- Engaging stakeholders in evolution planning
- Managing change in security practices
- Retiring outdated policies and tools
- Celebrating program milestones
- Planning for next-phase capabilities
- Handing off the implementation playbook
How this maps to your situation
- New security mandates requiring cross-team coordination
- Scaling development velocity while maintaining compliance
- Responding to increased regulatory scrutiny
- Integrating security into product lifecycle without friction
Before vs. after
Before
Security efforts are fragmented, reactive, and create friction with delivery teams.
After
Security is embedded, proactive, and enables faster, compliant delivery across functions.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 2, 3 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning.
If nothing changes
Continuing with siloed or ad-hoc approaches risks delayed delivery, compliance failures, and increased exposure during audits or incidents.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security courses or vendor-specific certifications, this program focuses on implementation-grade practices for cross-functional environments, combining governance, technical integration, and cultural enablement in one cohesive framework.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Technology leaders, risk and compliance officers, security architects, and product managers leading or influencing cross-functional application security initiatives.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a certificate of completion is issued after finishing all modules and assessments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2, 3 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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