A tailored course, built for your situation
Security by Design for Modern Cyber Assurance
A 12-module system to embed security into every phase of engineering and audit workflows
$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.
Most security frameworks fail in real-world engineering cycles because they’re bolted on, yours is built to be woven in.
The situation this course is for
Traditional security models don’t align with iterative development or audit readiness. You’re expected to enforce rigor without slowing delivery. That tension creates gaps, gaps that compliance notices, breach reports, and audit findings expose. You need a method that’s both technically robust and organizationally agile.
Who this is for
Senior cybersecurity engineers, assurance auditors, and consultants leading secure software initiatives in regulated or CMMI-aligned environments.
Who this is not for
Entry-level practitioners or those seeking certification prep only. This is for builders, not test-takers.
What you walk away with
- Implement security controls that align with CMMI and ISO standards
- Design audit-ready workflows that reduce rework
- Embed threat modeling into early development phases
- Accelerate compliance evidence collection
- Reduce friction between dev teams and audit requirements
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Security by Design
Establish core principles for integrating security into engineering lifecycles. Covers zero-trust mindset, defense-in-depth, and alignment with CMMI maturity levels. Sets the stage for proactive control embedding.
12 chapters in this module
- Core tenets
- Lifecycle integration
- Zero-trust baseline
- Defense-in-depth layers
- CMMI alignment
- Risk-first thinking
- Secure defaults
- Threat framing
- Assurance mapping
- Control granularity
- Audit readiness
- Engineering ownership
Module 2. Threat Modeling at Scale
Teach systematic threat identification using STRIDE and PASTA frameworks. Focuses on scalable patterns for complex systems. Includes templates for consistent team-wide application.
12 chapters in this module
- STRIDE application
- PASTA workflow
- Asset mapping
- Entry point analysis
- Threat trees
- Likelihood scoring
- Impact tiers
- Mitigation matching
- Automation triggers
- Review cycles
- Team alignment
- Version control
Module 3. Secure Architecture Patterns
Explore proven blueprints for microservices, APIs, and cloud-native systems. Emphasizes consistency, auditability, and resilience under compliance constraints.
12 chapters in this module
- Microservices security
- API gateways
- Service mesh controls
- Cloud trust zones
- Data flow tagging
- Encryption boundaries
- Identity propagation
- Config hardening
- Dependency checks
- Compliance alignment
- Pattern reuse
- Architecture reviews
Module 4. Code-Level Security Integration
Bridge design to implementation. Covers secure coding standards, SAST integration, and developer feedback loops that don’t slow velocity.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding rules
- SAST pipeline hooks
- Error handling
- Input validation
- Memory safety
- Dependency scanning
- Code review checklists
- Pull request gates
- Feedback loops
- Tooling integration
- Language-specific risks
- Remediation workflows
Module 5. Automated Security Testing
Design test suites that validate controls continuously. Focuses on DAST, IAST, and custom logic testing without false-positive fatigue.
12 chapters in this module
- DAST configuration
- IAST deployment
- Custom logic tests
- False positive reduction
- Test coverage goals
- CI/CD integration
- Threshold rules
- Alert routing
- Remediation SLAs
- Test versioning
- Environment parity
- Audit evidence capture
Module 6. Audit-Ready Evidence Collection
Streamline compliance proof generation. Build systems that auto-collect and structure evidence for ISACA and ISO audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence mapping
- Control traceability
- Automated logs
- Timestamp integrity
- Role-based access
- Retention rules
- Audit trails
- Export formats
- Review workflows
- Gap identification
- Pre-audit checks
- Corrective action links
Module 7. Secure CI/CD Pipeline Design
Integrate security gates without blocking delivery. Covers policy-as-code, approval automation, and rollback safety.
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline segmentation
- Policy-as-code
- Approval automation
- Rollback safety
- Secrets management
- Image signing
- Build provenance
- Gate thresholds
- Failure handling
- Recovery paths
- Audit logging
- Pipeline hardening
Module 8. Identity and Access in Secure Systems
Design identity flows that enforce least privilege and support audit trails. Covers federation, role mapping, and session integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Federation setup
- Role mapping
- Session integrity
- MFA integration
- Token validation
- Access reviews
- Privilege tiers
- Just-in-time access
- Identity logging
- Revocation workflows
- Escalation paths
- Audit correlation
Module 9. Data Protection and Encryption Strategy
Implement end-to-end data safeguards. Covers classification, encryption-in-transit/at-rest, and key lifecycle management.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification
- Encryption at rest
- Encryption in transit
- Key rotation
- HSM integration
- Tokenization
- Data masking
- Access logging
- Breach detection
- Recovery keys
- Decryption policies
- Audit alignment
Module 10. Incident Response for Engineered Systems
Prepare response workflows that work within CMMI and audit frameworks. Focuses on containment, evidence preservation, and post-mortem rigor.
12 chapters in this module
- Detection triggers
- Containment protocols
- Evidence preservation
- Forensic readiness
- Stakeholder comms
- Post-mortem process
- Root cause analysis
- Remediation tracking
- Audit linkage
- Process updates
- Team roles
- Simulation drills
Module 11. Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk
Assess and monitor vendor risks systematically. Covers attestation, continuous monitoring, and contractual enforcement.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor assessment
- Attestation collection
- Continuous monitoring
- Contract clauses
- Audit rights
- Risk scoring
- Tiered oversight
- Incident response links
- Exit planning
- Subcontractor rules
- Evidence tracking
- Compliance alignment
Module 12. Sustaining Security Over Time
Maintain rigor across team changes and tech shifts. Covers training, refresh cycles, and metrics that drive improvement.
12 chapters in this module
- Training cycles
- Knowledge transfer
- Refresh schedules
- Metrics selection
- Trend analysis
- Improvement loops
- Tool updates
- Policy versioning
- Feedback collection
- Maturity tracking
- Team onboarding
- Leadership reporting
How this maps to your situation
- You're leading secure engineering initiatives under audit pressure
- You need repeatable, auditable security patterns across teams
- You're bridging technical controls and compliance frameworks
- You're expected to deliver assurance without slowing innovation
Before vs. after
Before
Security is reactive, fragmented, and audit-driven, requiring constant rework and justification.
After
Security is embedded, consistent, and evidence-ready, accelerating delivery while strengthening compliance posture.
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 3-4 hours per module, designed for steady implementation alongside active projects.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, security gaps will persist, leading to audit findings, delayed releases, and increased remediation costs, eroding trust and slowing innovation.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic security courses, this system is tailored to engineering rigor and audit alignment, focusing on implementation, not theory. It goes beyond certification prep to deliver actionable frameworks for real-world systems.
Frequently asked
How does this differ from my past Security by Design guide?
This builds on that foundation with structured implementation paths, audit-specific workflows, and CMMI-aligned templates for real-world application.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant for ISACA Cybersecurity Auditor roles?
Yes, designed to strengthen both technical execution and audit evidence generation for compliance frameworks.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for steady implementation alongside active projects..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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