A tailored course, built for your situation
Broader Discretion on Cloud Security Framework Decisions with ISO 27017
Earn expanded authority in your current role by mastering the ISO 27017 standard for cloud services
$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.
Who this is for
Technical cloud security practitioner in a customer-facing engineering role, embedded in cloud platform deployments
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking entry-level compliance overviews or non-technical governance summaries
What you walk away with
- Own cloud security control decisions in customer engagements without escalation
- Produce ISO 27017-compliant documentation that accelerates customer audits
- Lead cloud security posture discussions with authority on shared responsibility boundaries
- Differentiate technical designs using ISO 27017 control mappings during presales
- Build repeatable templates for cloud security assurance that compound across deployments
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ISO 27017 Fundamentals in Cloud Context
Understand the purpose, structure, and scope of ISO 27017 as it applies to cloud service providers and customers. Learn how it extends ISO 27001 with cloud-specific controls.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 27017 solves
- Cloud service models overview
- Relationship to ISO 27001
- Key terminology defined
- Scope boundaries for IaaS
- Scope boundaries for SaaS
- Shared responsibility model
- Evidence requirements
- Certification paths
- Industry adoption trends
- Mapping to other frameworks
- Common misconceptions
Module 2. Control 5.1 Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Implement explicit definitions of cloud security ownership between provider and customer. Build documentation that prevents ambiguity during incidents.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining accountability
- Documenting provider duties
- Specifying customer duties
- Joint responsibilities
- RACI for cloud teams
- Escalation paths
- SLA alignment
- Compliance boundary diagrams
- Stakeholder sign-off
- Version control
- Audit readiness check
- Change management
Module 3. Control 8.1 Asset Management in the Cloud
Track and classify cloud assets across environments with consistent ownership and security labeling, even in dynamic infrastructures.
12 chapters in this module
- Cloud asset inventory
- Tagging strategies
- Ownership assignment
- Classification levels
- Encryption status tracking
- Retention policies
- Decommissioning workflows
- Automated discovery
- Metadata standards
- Cross-account tracking
- Integration with CMDB
- Reporting templates
Module 4. Control 8.2 Confidentiality Agreements
Ensure all personnel with cloud access sign appropriate agreements and understand data handling expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Personnel onboarding
- Third-party contractors
- NDA clauses
- Background checks
- Remote worker policies
- Training acknowledgments
- Exit procedures
- Customer-facing roles
- Data access logs
- Audit trails
- Compliance proof
- Periodic review
Module 5. Control 8.4 Access Control Policy
Design and enforce cloud access policies aligned with ISO 27017 requirements for least privilege and role-based access.
12 chapters in this module
- IAM strategy
- Role definition
- Permission sets
- Just-in-time access
- Break-glass accounts
- Multi-factor enforcement
- Session timeouts
- Access reviews
- Privileged access logs
- Automated enforcement
- Remediation workflows
- Compliance reports
Module 6. Control 8.9 Management of Cloud Vulnerabilities
Establish processes for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure and services.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning
- Cloud configuration checks
- Patch cadence
- Criticality scoring
- Automated alerts
- Remediation SLAs
- Escalation procedures
- Cross-team coordination
- Reporting timelines
- Customer notifications
- Evidence collection
- Audit preparation
Module 7. Control 13.2 Protection of Information in Networks
Secure data in transit across cloud networks using encryption, segmentation, and monitoring aligned with ISO 27017.
12 chapters in this module
- Encryption standards
- TLS configuration
- VPC design
- Network segmentation
- Firewall rules
- DNS security
- DDoS protection
- Traffic logging
- Anomaly detection
- Zero trust alignment
- Micro-segmentation
- Peer review checklist
Module 8. Control 13.3 Identity and Authentication
Implement strong identity verification and authentication for cloud services, including federation and single sign-on.
12 chapters in this module
- Identity providers
- SSO integration
- Federation protocols
- MFA enforcement
- Certificate management
- Service account security
- API key governance
- Session management
- Login monitoring
- Brute force protection
- Account lockout
- Recovery workflows
Module 9. Control 14.1 Secure System Engineering Principles
Embed security into cloud system design and architecture using ISO 27017-aligned engineering practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure by design
- Threat modeling
- Architecture reviews
- Secure defaults
- Change control
- Design documentation
- Peer validation
- Automation templates
- Secure APIs
- Code review standards
- Container security
- Infrastructure as code
Module 10. Control 16.1 Managing Security Incidents
Prepare for and respond to security incidents in cloud environments with defined roles, communication, and evidence preservation.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification
- Response team
- Communication plan
- Evidence collection
- Forensics access
- Legal coordination
- Customer updates
- Post-mortem process
- Runbook updates
- Simulation drills
- Third-party support
- Reporting templates
Module 11. Control 18.1 Compliance with Policies and Standards
Demonstrate adherence to internal policies and external standards through documented assessments and audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal audits
- Evidence collection
- Control testing
- Gap assessment
- Remediation plans
- Audit preparation
- Customer questionnaires
- Attestation reports
- SOC 2 alignment
- ISO 27017 certification
- Continuous monitoring
- Improvement cycles
Module 12. Implementation Playbook Integration
Apply all course learning into a personalized, deployment-ready implementation playbook tailored to your environment.
12 chapters in this module
- Playbook structure
- Customizing controls
- Stakeholder mapping
- Phased rollout
- Pilot planning
- Feedback loops
- Training materials
- Version tracking
- Leadership briefs
- Metrics dashboard
- Audit coordination
- Sustained adoption
How this maps to your situation
- When scoping a new customer cloud deployment
- During security review of architecture design
- Responding to customer compliance questionnaires
- Post-incident review and improvement planning
Before vs. after
Before
Responding to cloud security requirements reactively, deferring control decisions to senior teams or external consultants
After
Leading cloud security framework decisions in customer engagements with confidence and documented authority
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 45 minutes per module, designed for integration into real-world deployment cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on actionable ISO 27017 implementation for solution engineers in cloud data environments, with real-world templates and decision pathways.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Solution Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Security Specialists working in customer-facing roles for cloud platforms.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover other standards?
Focus is on ISO 27017 with integration points to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CSA STAR.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45 minutes per module, designed for integration into real-world deployment cycles..
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