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GEN3495 Mastering OWASP; A Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Engineering across the function

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering OWASP; A Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Engineering at Scale

Build and ship code that stands up to external scrutiny, without slowing velocity.

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 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.
Pen test failures shouldn’t come at the end of the sprint.

The situation this course is for

Even the most mature engineering orgs face last-minute security findings that delay releases, increase stress, and reduce trust with audit partners. These aren’t failures of intent, they’re artefacts of async workflows between build and verify. The gap isn’t knowledge, it’s execution rhythm. When security is bolted on rather than built in, teams waste weeks reworking what already worked functionally.

Who this is for

Senior Staff Software Engineer at a high-velocity tech firm, shipping complex systems under compliance and regulator expectations. Works in an IC role with outsized technical influence. Values autonomy, precision, and quiet impact over titles. Wants their work seen where it matters, without becoming a process gatekeeper.

Who this is not for

This is not for junior developers, compliance auditors, or policy writers. It’s not for leaders outsourcing security to teams. It’s not for anyone treating OWASP as a checklist to hand off.

What you walk away with

  • Produce self-validating security control packages that pass external review the first time
  • Reduce pre-release pen test cycles from weeks to hours
  • Shift security left without adding process drag to engineering teams
  • Gain recognizable authority on secure architecture in cross-functional design reviews
  • Build repeatable templates for secure API patterns, auth flows, and data handling

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. The OWASP Top 10 in Real-World Systems
Ground the framework in actual attack patterns seen in high-scale platforms, with focus on API abuse, broken auth, and insecure dependencies.
12 chapters in this module
  1. How the OWASP Top 10 maps to real service boundaries
  2. Common misconfigurations in OAuth 2.0 flows
  3. Dependency chain vulnerabilities in CI/CD pipelines
  4. Case study: privilege escalation via misconfigured service mesh
  5. Why validation rules miss business logic flaws
  6. How attackers bypass rate limiting at scale
  7. Real-world session fixation patterns in web APIs
  8. Insecure direct object references in graph APIs
  9. Server-side request forgery in microservice backends
  10. XML external entity risks in legacy integrations
  11. Insufficient logging and monitoring in distributed systems
  12. The overlooked risk of client-side forgeries
Module 2. Secure-by-Design Engineering Principles
Adapt OWASP into build-time practices that prevent flaws before they’re written, not after they’re found.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing APIs with least privilege by default
  2. Automated schema enforcement at code commit
  3. Building auth walls that resist token leakage
  4. Data classification rules at ingestion time
  5. How to model threat surfaces in system diagrams
  6. Secure default configurations in infrastructure as code
  7. Baking in audit trails at the service level
  8. Preventing insecure deserialization at input points
  9. Rate limiting patterns that scale with traffic
  10. Secure error handling that doesn’t leak context
  11. Building resiliency into session management
  12. Designing for defense in depth across layers
Module 3. Threat Modeling for Staff Engineers
Practical, lightweight techniques to identify and prioritize risks before implementation, tailored for ICs leading design.
12 chapters in this module
  1. How to run a 30-minute threat model session
  2. Using data flow diagrams to spot injection points
  3. Identifying trust boundaries in service architecture
  4. Mapping attacker motivations to system components
  5. Prioritizing risks by exploit likelihood and impact
  6. Documenting assumptions for future audits
  7. Avoiding over-engineering in threat models
  8. Integrating threat modeling into RFC processes
  9. Using STRIDE without getting bogged down
  10. Common blind spots in distributed systems
  11. How to model supply chain risks in dependencies
  12. When to escalate versus resolve in place
Module 4. Secure Code Reviews That Stick
Turn peer review into a precision tool for catching security flaws without slowing velocity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Checklist design for maximum signal, minimum noise
  2. Spotting broken access control in code paths
  3. Identifying insecure randomness in auth flows
  4. Reviewing JWT handling in microservices
  5. Finding SSRF in URL parsing logic
  6. Detecting insecure deserialization patterns
  7. Validating input sanitization across layers
  8. Avoiding over-logging of sensitive data
  9. Flagging hardcoded secrets in configuration
  10. Ensuring proper TLS validation in clients
  11. Checking for safe redirects and forwards
  12. Reviewing session timeout and renewal logic
Module 5. Automating Security in CI/CD
Embed OWASP-aligned scanning and policy enforcement into pipelines without blocking deploys.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Choosing static analysis tools that reduce false positives
  2. Integrating SAST into PR workflows
  3. Configuring DAST for realistic coverage
  4. Using dependency scanning without breaking builds
  5. Setting up policy gates based on risk level
  6. Automating credential scanning in diffs
  7. Running container security checks pre-push
  8. Enforcing secure defaults in IaC templates
  9. Generating compliance-ready reports automatically
  10. Integrating findings into developer dashboards
  11. Balancing speed and rigor in scan frequency
  12. Handling exceptions with audit trails
Module 6. Penetration Testing That Informs Development
Turn external findings into actionable feedback loops, not blame cycles.
12 chapters in this module
  1. How to scope pen tests for maximum value
  2. Preparing systems without over-muting signals
  3. Reading pen test reports like an engineer
  4. Translating findings into code fixes
  5. Prioritizing remediation by exploit path
  6. Validating fixes without regression
  7. Building retestable scenarios into code
  8. Communicating risk to non-security teams
  9. Creating runbooks for common findings
  10. Documenting architecture decisions around risk
  11. When to accept versus fix a finding
  12. Using pen tests to improve developer training
Module 7. Secure API Design Patterns
Apply OWASP API Security Top 10 to real service contracts, auth flows, and data exposure.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing rate-limited endpoints by default
  2. Preventing excessive data exposure in responses
  3. Securing API keys and tokens in transit and storage
  4. Validating input across nested JSON structures
  5. Avoiding injection in GraphQL resolvers
  6. Protecting against mass assignment flaws
  7. Enforcing authentication on all endpoints
  8. Managing API versioning securely
  9. Securing webhooks from impersonation
  10. Using OAuth scopes effectively
  11. Preventing denial-of-service via API abuse
  12. Auditing API access at scale
Module 8. Building Security into Infrastructure as Code
Enforce OWASP principles in Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes manifests.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Hardening public subnet configurations
  2. Enabling encryption by default in storage
  3. Configuring secure VPC peering
  4. Avoiding overly permissive IAM roles
  5. Validating security groups at deploy time
  6. Ensuring TLS termination is enforced
  7. Detecting insecure configurations in IaC
  8. Using policy-as-code tools like OPA
  9. Building secure baseline templates
  10. Auditing IaC changes for drift
  11. Managing secrets in deployment pipelines
  12. Designing immutable infrastructure patterns
Module 9. Secure Authentication and Session Management
Defend against OWASP’s most common identity-related risks in modern systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Implementing secure password storage
  2. Preventing brute force attacks with rate limiting
  3. Securing multi-factor authentication flows
  4. Avoiding session fixation attacks
  5. Generating secure tokens with entropy
  6. Validating JWT signatures correctly
  7. Handling token renewal securely
  8. Detecting and preventing session hijacking
  9. Managing logout and revocation effectively
  10. Auditing auth events for anomalies
  11. Designing for zero-trust access
  12. Balancing usability and security in auth
Module 10. Secure Dependency Management
Mitigate supply chain risks by applying OWASP guidance to third-party libraries and services.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scanning dependencies at commit time
  2. Prioritizing critical library updates
  3. Using software bill of materials (SBOM)
  4. Detecting direct and transitive risks
  5. Validating integrity with checksums
  6. Managing open source license risks
  7. Enforcing allowlists in build pipelines
  8. Controlling dependency drift
  9. Auditing vendor-provided libraries
  10. Building in-time fallbacks for risk libraries
  11. Documenting risk acceptance decisions
  12. Communicating dependency risks to stakeholders
Module 11. Incident Response for Engineers
Apply OWASP insights to real breaches, containing damage and improving systems.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Recognizing signs of OWASP-class attacks
  2. Containing SSRF and RCE incidents
  3. Preserving evidence without disrupting service
  4. Communicating with security teams effectively
  5. Analyzing logs for attack patterns
  6. Patching systems without introducing drift
  7. Validating fixes under pressure
  8. Updating monitoring for future detection
  9. Documenting post-mortems with action items
  10. Sharing learnings across teams
  11. Reducing mean time to detect and respond
  12. Building resilience into recovery
Module 12. From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Turn security mastery into influence, making secure engineering a visible strength.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Positioning secure design as an enabler
  2. Talking to product about security tradeoffs
  3. Educating peers without lecturing
  4. Documenting decisions for auditors and regulators
  5. Creating reusable secure patterns
  6. Mentoring junior engineers on security
  7. Presenting security wins to leadership
  8. Building credibility in cross-functional reviews
  9. Shaping roadmaps with security insight
  10. Advancing IC track with visible impact
  11. Balancing innovation and rigor
  12. Leaving a durable security legacy

How this maps to your situation

  • Pre-release security validation
  • Cross-team design reviews
  • Audit and regulator readiness
  • High-velocity engineering culture

Before vs. after

Before
Security findings arrive late, create rework, and obscure engineering excellence.
After
Security is validated early, shipped confidently, and elevates engineering reputation.

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: 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, or accelerate at your pace.

If nothing changes
Without intentional design, security will remain a final-stage tax on velocity, exposing systems, straining teams, and keeping excellent work invisible to leadership.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic OWASP courses focused on theory or compliance checklists, this course is built for senior engineers who must deliver secure systems without sacrificing velocity. No fluff, no policy templates, no auditor jargon, just code, controls, and clarity.

Frequently asked

Is this course about passing compliance audits?
It’s about building systems so secure they make audits a formality. Compliance is an outcome, not the goal.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me lead design reviews with more confidence?
Yes. You’ll gain specific, source-backed reasoning to guide secure architecture decisions, and have the documentation to back it up.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, or accelerate at your pace..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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