A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the ISO 27001 control mapping
Build unshakable confidence in your ability to structure, justify, and evolve ISO 27001 controls with precision and authority
$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
Senior DevOps Engineer working in a global services environment, delivering secure cloud infrastructure and needing to demonstrate clear traceability between technical implementation and compliance frameworks.
Who this is not for
Entry-level practitioners, auditors focused solely on checklist compliance, or those looking for generic overviews of ISO 27001 without technical grounding.
What you walk away with
- Produce control mappings that trace directly from AWS configuration to ISO 27001 clause with zero gaps
- Reduce time spent on audit evidence gathering by over 50%
- Speak confidently in cross-functional reviews using the exact language and structure of the standard
- Anticipate control interpretation questions before they arise
- Build reusable control implementation patterns that survive team rotations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding the ISO 27001 clause hierarchy
Break down the structure of ISO 27001 into actionable layers: clauses, controls, annexes, and intent. Learn how to navigate the document like a practitioner, not a reviewer.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause vs control distinction
- The role of Annex A
- Intent behind each section
- How certification bodies interpret scope
- Mapping framework overview
- Control families explained
- Normative references unpacked
- Statement of Applicability logic
- Risk assessment linkage
- Top management obligations
- Documentation requirements
- Version control tracking
Module 2. AWS-ISO 27001 control traceability
Map core AWS services to specific ISO 27001 controls with precision. Use service-specific evidence to justify compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- IAM to A.9.2.3
- S3 encryption to A.10.1
- CloudTrail to A.12.4
- Config Rules to A.12.6
- KMS to A.10.1
- VPC design to A.13.1
- GuardDuty to A.16.1
- Artifact reporting flows
- Compliance Pack alignment
- Evidence tagging standards
- Service control policies
- Account isolation patterns
Module 3. Control implementation patterns
Adopt proven templates for implementing common controls in cloud environments. Reduce guesswork and ensure consistency across deployments.
12 chapters in this module
- Pattern: Automated evidence capture
- Pattern: Control inheritance across accounts
- Pattern: Immutable logging setup
- Pattern: Time-bound access workflows
- Pattern: Change approval chaining
- Pattern: Secrets lifecycle
- Pattern: Inventory sync triggers
- Pattern: RBAC matrix design
- Pattern: Audit trail validation
- Pattern: Exception handling
- Pattern: Review cadence automation
- Pattern: Integration with ticketing
Module 4. Writing unchallengeable SoA entries
Craft Statement of Applicability entries that preempt auditor questions. Use standard language, clear justification, and direct mapping.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure fundamentals
- Mandatory inclusion language
- Exclusion justification framework
- How to cite NIST 800-53 crosswalks
- Using CIS benchmarks as support
- Third-party tool evidence
- Risk-based rationale writing
- Avoiding common auditor pushbacks
- Versioning the SoA
- Change tracking in SoA
- Peer review checklist
- Final sign-off workflow
Module 5. From policy to configuration in one pass
Close the loop between compliance intent and working infrastructure. Eliminate rework with integrated design logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy intent decoding
- Control to Terraform mapping
- Security baseline codification
- Automated drift detection
- Tagging for compliance visibility
- CIS benchmark alignment
- Benchmark scoring thresholds
- Remediation playbooks
- Integration with CI/CD
- Drift reporting cadence
- Change window compliance
- Emergency override logging
Module 6. Designing control reviews that stick
Structure internal control assessments so findings don't recur. Build self-sustaining validation cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Review frequency logic
- Owner assignment rules
- Evidence freshness standards
- Automated reminder system
- Findings escalation path
- Remediation SLAs
- Cross-team verification
- Reviewer competency check
- Documentation completeness check
- Findings linkage to risk register
- Status reporting format
- Audit prep integration
Module 7. Handling auditor follow-ups with confidence
Respond to unexpected questions using sourced reasoning and structured logic. Never get backed into a corner.
12 chapters in this module
- Anticipating scope questions
- Handling control interpretation disputes
- Responding to evidence gaps
- Explaining technical limitations
- Leveraging compensating controls
- Using prior audit reports
- Maintaining consistency across cycles
- Documenting oral agreements
- Updating the SoA mid-cycle
- Escalation to legal or risk
- Tracking unresolved items
- Final auditor sign-off steps
Module 8. Control ownership transitions
Ensure control integrity survives team changes. Build documentation and handover processes that preserve institutional knowledge.
12 chapters in this module
- Owner onboarding checklist
- Knowledge transfer sessions
- Runbook completeness test
- Access transfer workflow
- Escalation path setup
- Backup owner designation
- Review cycle reminders
- Control health dashboard
- Status reporting delegation
- Audit trail verification
- Change control integration
- Exit interview questions
Module 9. Integrating ISO 27001 with DevOps workflows
Embed compliance into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code. Make security and compliance automatic, not manual.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-commit hooks for compliance
- Terraform plan scanning
- Automated tagging enforcement
- Policy-as-code tools
- Open Policy Agent integration
- Conftest usage
- Checkov implementation
- TFSec setup
- Drift detection triggers
- Automated SoA updates
- Compliance scoring in CI
- Fail-fast logic in pipelines
Module 10. Managing control exceptions safely
Document and justify temporary and permanent exceptions without weakening overall posture.
12 chapters in this module
- Exception types defined
- Risk acceptance process
- Compensating control design
- Time-bound exception tracking
- Legal and risk sign-off
- Notification to auditors
- Internal reporting
- Risk register linkage
- Exception review cadence
- Automated sunset reminders
- Documentation standards
- Reassessment after fix
Module 11. Building reusable compliance artefacts
Create templates, checklists, and playbooks that compound value across engagements and reduce future effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Template version control
- Checklist standardization
- Runbook formatting
- Evidence collection automation
- Playbook integration with Jira
- Knowledge base publishing
- Searchable documentation
- Cross-project reuse
- Client-specific customization
- Internal audit readiness
- Onboarding new team members
- Scaling compliance across teams
Module 12. Maintaining ISO 27001 in evolving environments
Keep the framework alive through infrastructure changes, team shifts, and business growth.
12 chapters in this module
- Change impact assessment
- Control relevance reviews
- Automated control health checks
- Update cycle planning
- Stakeholder alignment
- Version comparison tools
- Change request integration
- Audit trail maintenance
- SoA update workflow
- Stakeholder notification
- Post-change validation
- Lessons learned integration
How this maps to your situation
- When preparing for an ISO 27001 audit
- When designing new AWS infrastructure under compliance scope
- When responding to auditor questions
- When onboarding new team members to existing compliance frameworks
Before vs. after
Before
Spending extra cycles translating between technical implementation and compliance requirements, reworking documentation, and second-guessing control mappings.
After
Confidently producing exact, defensible control mappings that stand up to audit scrutiny and accelerate delivery.
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 to be completed alongside active projects.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 overviews or auditor-focused training, this course is built for hands-on DevOps engineers who must implement and justify controls in real cloud environments. No theory without code, no policy without implementation.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for auditors?
No. It's designed specifically for engineers and technical implementers who need to build and justify compliant systems.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need prior certification to benefit?
No. If you're implementing AWS infrastructure under compliance scope, you'll gain immediate value.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module. Designed to be completed alongside active projects..
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