A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper Command of the SDLC Security Framework
Master the underlying structure of secure software delivery and own the design decisions that shape implementation.
$199 one-time
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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.
The situation this course is for
Who this is for
Mid-level technical analyst in a global IT services firm, working on secure software delivery projects with compliance overlay.
Who this is not for
Executives seeking board-level summaries, consultants looking for sales enablement, or developers wanting coding-only guidance.
What you walk away with
- Identify the correct control tier for each SDLC phase without referring to external reviewers
- Map compliance requirements directly to technical artefacts using standardized templates
- Own the rationale behind security decision points in joint reviews
- Produce audit-ready outputs that align with both technical and governance expectations
- Anticipate escalation paths and prepare evidence before review cycles begin
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Intake Phase Control Mapping
Learn how to classify project types and assign baseline security requirements at onboarding using standardized categorization logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Project type classification
- Baseline requirement lookup
- Risk tier assignment
- Stakeholder identification
- Data handling flagging
- Compliance scope tagging
- Toolchain alignment check
- Initial artefact list
- Ownership assignment
- Gate checkpoint definition
- Review frequency setup
- Template version lock
Module 2. Architecture Review Integration
Embed security controls into design sessions by anticipating review questions and preparing evidence proactively.
12 chapters in this module
- Design doc prerequisites
- Threat model alignment
- Control placement logic
- Pattern exception handling
- Vendor tech review
- Third-party risk flagging
- Encryption scope definition
- Segregation rules
- Access pattern mapping
- Logging baseline setup
- Incident response hook
- Architecture sign-off
Module 3. Secure Coding Standards Enforcement
Translate governance rules into developer-facing checklists and automated linting rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Language-specific rules
- Static analysis setup
- Code comment standards
- Dependency vetting
- Library whitelisting
- Key handling protocols
- Authentication checks
- Input validation rules
- Error handling norms
- Backdoor prevention
- Peer review checklist
- Merge request gate
Module 4. Testing Phase Artefact Assembly
Build test suites that generate audit-ready outputs by aligning test cases with control objectives.
12 chapters in this module
- Control-to-test mapping
- Pen test coordination
- Vulnerability classification
- Remediation tracking
- False positive handling
- Evidence bundling
- QA sign-off process
- Retest workflow
- Scan frequency rules
- Tool integration setup
- Coverage reporting
- Defect triage protocol
Module 5. Deployment Gate Logic
Define and enforce deployment criteria using policy-as-code patterns and pre-release validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Gate condition list
- Policy-as-code rules
- Rollback readiness
- Environment segregation
- Secret scanning
- Config drift check
- Approval chain setup
- Emergency bypass
- Audit log activation
- Drift detection
- Compliance snapshot
- Post-deploy verification
Module 6. Incident Response Readiness
Prepare response workflows and evidence packages that activate immediately upon detection.
12 chapters in this module
- Detection trigger list
- Escalation path setup
- Initial evidence pack
- Containment checklist
- Forensic data capture
- Legal comms protocol
- Regulator briefing doc
- Internal comms template
- Post-mortem schedule
- Root cause format
- Pre-approved actions
- Lessons logged
Module 7. Audit Preparation Workflow
Assemble documentation packages that demonstrate continuous compliance without last-minute effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Document checklist
- Control evidence matrix
- Owner confirmation process
- Gap tracking log
- Pre-audit review
- Evidence retention
- Interview prep package
- Policy version archive
- Change history log
- Exception handling
- Remediation proof
- Follow-up schedule
Module 8. Change Management Integration
Align security controls with change tickets and CAB processes to maintain compliance during updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Change type classification
- Risk scoring model
- CAB submission prep
- Emergency change path
- Peer review rule
- Backout plan check
- Communication log
- Testing validation
- Post-change audit
- Documentation update
- Stakeholder notice
- Approval tracking
Module 9. Third-Party Risk Alignment
Map vendor activities to internal controls and ensure evidence flows meet compliance standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor classification
- Contract clause mapping
- Audit right setup
- Evidence request template
- Onboarding checklist
- Continuous monitoring
- Offboarding process
- Subprocessor tracking
- Insurance verification
- Incident response role
- Data location check
- Compliance certificate
Module 10. Cross-Functional Decision Influence
Lead design discussions by owning the security rationale and shaping trade-offs early.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Influence strategy
- Rationale documentation
- Trade-off framing
- Alternative proposal
- Cost-benefit format
- Escalation path
- Consensus building
- Decision logging
- Follow-up tracking
- Feedback loop setup
- Ownership transfer
Module 11. Framework Evolution Tracking
Stay ahead of control changes by monitoring updates and integrating them proactively.
12 chapters in this module
- Source tracking setup
- Update alerts
- Impact analysis
- Gap identification
- Team comms plan
- Training update
- Policy revision
- Artefact update
- Control test
- Stakeholder alignment
- Version history
- Rollout schedule
Module 12. Mastery Demonstration Portfolio
Compile a personal portfolio of decision rationales, artefacts, and outcomes that prove command.
12 chapters in this module
- Portfolio structure
- Rationale samples
- Artefact examples
- Decision logs
- Stakeholder feedback
- Audit outcomes
- Escalation handling
- Improvement notes
- Cross-project links
- Lessons applied
- Recognition record
- Next-level readiness
How this maps to your situation
- During project intake and scoping
- When preparing for architecture review
- Before code freeze and testing
- Ahead of compliance audit cycles
Before vs. after
Before
Relying on senior review to validate security control placement across SDLC phases.
After
Owning the rationale and execution of security decisions across the full SDLC, with audit-ready artefacts produced consistently.
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 3 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks with real-world application between modules.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic secure coding courses, this program focuses on the structural command of the end-to-end SDLC security framework, with direct applicability to global IT services delivery models.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Mid-level technical practitioners in IT services firms who work across development and compliance requirements.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there hands-on work?
Yes, each module includes templates and examples applied to real-world delivery scenarios.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion within 6 weeks with real-world application between modules..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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