A tailored course, built for your situation
Broader Scope in Information Security Leadership with ISO 27001
Expand your current remit as a Senior Data Engineer to lead ISO 27001-aligned data protection initiatives across teams and systems.
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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
Senior technical IC in data engineering at a regulated tech firm, operating at the intersection of data systems and compliance expectations.
Who this is not for
Junior engineers seeking entry-level certification prep; executives looking for board-level risk summaries; consultants selling third-party audits.
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 27001 control implementation in data infrastructure without formal security title
- Own data classification frameworks adopted by adjacent teams
- Drive access review cycles with auditable outputs
- Define scope boundaries for data-related SoA entries
- Coordinate with security teams from a position of technical authority
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Positioning Your Role in ISO 27001 Implementation
Establish how individual contributors lead control adoption without managerial authority. Use real cases from regulated data environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining leadership beyond org charts
- Where data engineers own control outcomes
- Mapping ISO 27001 clauses to data roles
- Identifying leverage points in workflows
- Building credibility with security teams
- Using existing influence to expand scope
- Case example: Data lead at cloud provider
- Positioning without overreach
- Documenting decision ownership
- Aligning with compliance timelines
- Tracking control accountability
- Avoiding role creep while expanding impact
Module 2. Data Classification Under ISO 27001
Design a classification scheme tied to ISO 27001 A.8.2.1 that becomes the standard across pipelines and warehouses.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining sensitivity levels for data assets
- Mapping data types to ISO categories
- Labeling structured and unstructured data
- Automating discovery at ingestion
- Handling transient and derived data
- Documenting classification rules
- Integrating with metadata systems
- Ownership of schema tagging
- Review cadence for reclassification
- Audit trail for classification changes
- Cross-team adoption strategies
- Escalation paths for disputes
Module 3. Access Review Cycles That Scale
Implement periodic access reviews for data stores aligned with ISO 27001 A.9.2.2, driven by engineering workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining review scope by data class
- Setting frequency per risk tier
- Automating reviewer assignment
- Generating attestable logs
- Handling exceptions systematically
- Integrating with identity providers
- Reporting on compliance status
- Reducing manual follow-up
- Driving closure of findings
- Documenting rationale for access
- Aligning with HR offboarding
- Template for review sign-off
Module 4. Secure Data Processing Agreements
Structure internal data usage policies using ISO 27001 A.15.1.1 principles, even without legal title.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining data processing boundaries
- Writing enforceable internal terms
- Incorporating confidentiality clauses
- Linking to data classification
- Vendor data handling expectations
- Tracking third-party compliance
- Documenting data lifecycle rules
- Specifying storage locations
- Setting retention and deletion rules
- Enabling audit rights
- Managing subcontractor flows
- Renewal and review triggers
Module 5. Audit-Ready Documentation for Data Controls
Produce consistent, evidence-backed artefacts for ISO 27001 audits without last-minute effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Building living control registers
- Documenting control design clearly
- Linking controls to data assets
- Creating testable assertions
- Gathering implementation proof
- Versioning control documentation
- Using automated evidence collection
- Formatting for auditor review
- Preparing SoA entries
- Mapping to Annex A controls
- Maintaining artefact ownership
- Updating after system changes
Module 6. Incident Response for Data Breaches
Define engineering responsibilities in data incidents using ISO 27001 A.16.1.2 and A.16.1.3.
12 chapters in this module
- Detecting data exfiltration signs
- Classifying severity levels
- Triggering response workflows
- Preserving logs and snapshots
- Notifying security teams
- Documenting root cause analysis
- Implementing containment steps
- Validating remediation completeness
- Updating controls post-incident
- Reporting to compliance leads
- Testing response playbooks
- Reducing mean time to report
Module 7. Control Mapping for Data Systems
Link technical configurations to ISO 27001 controls with precision and consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying applicable controls
- Translating clauses to system specs
- Documenting control implementation
- Using common control libraries
- Validating evidence coverage
- Avoiding over-mapping
- Handling shared responsibilities
- Updating for system changes
- Cross-referencing with architecture
- Clarifying ownership splits
- Generating control dashboards
- Maintaining mapping accuracy
Module 8. Data Retention and Disposal Compliance
Design retention policies aligned with ISO 27001 A.10.1, enforceable across systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Setting retention periods by class
- Aligning with legal requirements
- Automating archival workflows
- Enabling secure deletion
- Verifying disposal completeness
- Documenting disposal logs
- Handling regulatory holds
- Auditing retention configurations
- Managing cross-system sync
- Updating policies over time
- Training teams on disposal rules
- Responding to data subject requests
Module 9. Security Awareness for Data Teams
Deliver targeted awareness content that aligns with ISO 27001 A.6.3, tailored to engineers.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying high-risk behaviors
- Creating engineering-focused content
- Delivering just-in-time training
- Tracking completion rates
- Measuring behavior change
- Using phishing simulations
- Integrating with onboarding
- Reporting to compliance teams
- Reducing repeat violations
- Updating content annually
- Driving ownership culture
- Linking to incident trends
Module 10. Third-Party Data Risk Management
Assess and monitor vendor risks using ISO 27001 A.15, focusing on data-handling practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying vendors with data access
- Classifying vendor risk tiers
- Conducting security assessments
- Reviewing certifications
- Validating data protection clauses
- Monitoring ongoing compliance
- Managing audit rights
- Handling subcontractor chains
- Documenting due diligence
- Responding to vendor incidents
- Tracking renewal timelines
- Escalating unresolved risks
Module 11. Continuous Monitoring of Data Controls
Implement automated checks that verify ISO 27001 control effectiveness in real time.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting monitorable controls
- Setting up alerting thresholds
- Integrating with SIEM tools
- Logging control status changes
- Visualizing compliance gaps
- Reducing false positives
- Automating evidence collection
- Scheduling compliance reports
- Alerting on policy violations
- Updating monitoring rules
- Validating tool coverage
- Improving detection accuracy
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Over Time
Ensure long-term adherence to ISO 27001 through ownership models and update processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Assigning control owners
- Setting review frequencies
- Tracking changes to systems
- Updating documentation promptly
- Communicating updates widely
- Auditing control effectiveness
- Refreshing risk assessments
- Aligning with architecture changes
- Maintaining stakeholder awareness
- Scaling practices across teams
- Documenting lessons learned
- Improving processes iteratively
How this maps to your situation
- When leading a new data system rollout
- Before an internal audit cycle begins
- After a security finding in data access
- During vendor due diligence for data tools
Before vs. after
Before
Ad hoc involvement in compliance tasks, reactive responses to audit findings, limited influence beyond core data work.
After
Proactive leadership on data protection controls, recognized authority on ISO 27001 implementation in data systems, expanded scope without title change.
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 over 6-8 weeks with real-world application between lessons.
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How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is built for senior engineers who lead without formal authority. It focuses on concrete artefacts, actionable decisions, and influence expansion, all within the context of ISO 27001 implementation in data environments.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this course cover other standards besides ISO 27001?
The focus is strictly on ISO 27001 as applied to data engineering. It does not cover SOC 2, NIST, or other frameworks in detail.
Can I use this if I'm not in a security role?
Yes, this is designed for technical ICs like data engineers who impact security outcomes through system design and control implementation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application between lessons..
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