A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the ISO 27001 control mapping
Master the framework, own the implementation, lead the audit
$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 Software Developer working in high-compliance, security-sensitive environments
Who this is not for
This is not for entry-level developers or generalists without direct involvement in compliant system design
What you walk away with
- Accurate and defensible ISO 27001 control mappings tailored to software systems
- Ability to translate control requirements into technical architecture decisions
- Confidence leading cross-functional discussions with auditors and security teams
- Reusable templates for evidence collection and control validation
- Clear articulation of control ownership across development lifecycle phases
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 in software contexts
Map ISO 27001 clauses directly to software development lifecycle phases and system architecture.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope definition for software systems
- Applicability statements explained
- Control objectives in dev environments
- Security policy integration points
- Risk assessment entry points
- Development phase boundaries
- Audit readiness thresholds
- Evidence types per control
- Mapping tools overview
- Documentation standards
- Compliance handoff moments
- Common framework misalignments
Module 2. Control mapping for access management
Translate A.9 requirements into identity and access control implementations.
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning workflows
- Role-based access design
- Privileged account tracking
- Session timeout enforcement
- Multi-factor adoption points
- Authentication logging
- Access review cadence
- Segregation of duties
- Remote access controls
- Emergency access paths
- Access revocation triggers
- Audit trail alignment
Module 3. Secure development lifecycle mapping
Embed A.14 controls into CI/CD pipelines and code governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Code repository protections
- Change management gates
- Secure coding standards
- Penetration testing phases
- Code review checklists
- Backdoor prevention
- Version control integrity
- Build integrity verification
- Release approval chains
- Patch management triggers
- Dependency scanning
- Dev environment isolation
Module 4. Incident response control design
Structure A.16 controls around software system observability and alerting.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident detection thresholds
- Alert classification framework
- Response team activation
- Containment protocols
- Forensic data preservation
- Recovery validation
- Root cause documentation
- Post-mortem templates
- Reporting timelines
- Regulatory notification triggers
- Escalation paths
- Lessons learned integration
Module 5. Cryptography and data protection mapping
Apply A.10 and A.8 controls to data at rest and in transit.
12 chapters in this module
- Encryption key lifecycle
- Algorithm selection criteria
- Key storage methods
- Data classification levels
- Storage location controls
- Transmission encryption
- Key rotation schedules
- Access to keys
- Cryptographic policy
- Tokenization use cases
- PII handling
- Decryption logging
Module 6. Vendor and third-party control alignment
Map A.15 requirements to software supply chain and API integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk assessment
- Third-party code review
- API security standards
- Contractual obligations
- Audit rights clauses
- Subprocessor tracking
- Integration security checks
- Monitoring access levels
- Patch compliance evidence
- SLA alignment
- Exit strategy
- Compliance validation
Module 7. Physical and environmental security in cloud systems
Adapt A.11 controls for distributed, cloud-hosted services.
12 chapters in this module
- Data center access principles
- Cloud provider responsibilities
- Network segmentation
- Environmental monitoring
- Backup storage location
- Redundancy design
- Disaster recovery testing
- Geographic constraints
- Physical access logging
- Environmental controls
- Equipment disposal
- Remote support access
Module 8. Operations security for development teams
Implement A.12 controls in agile and DevOps environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management
- Capacity planning
- Backup procedures
- Logging standards
- Malware protection
- User activity monitoring
- Resource utilization
- Data integrity checks
- Job scheduling
- Separation of duties
- Privileged operations
- Network controls
Module 9. Human resource security in engineering roles
Map A.7 controls to developer onboarding, access, and offboarding.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-employment screening
- Role-based training
- Access during employment
- Misuse detection
- Exit interviews
- Access revocation
- Confidentiality agreements
- Security awareness
- Remote work policies
- Disciplinary process
- Reporting mechanisms
- Whistleblower access
Module 10. Building the Statement of Applicability
Create a defensible, auditor-ready SoA with developer input.
12 chapters in this module
- Control selection rationale
- Implementation status
- Exclusion justification
- Technical evidence mapping
- Ownership assignment
- Review cycles
- Version control
- Audit trail linkage
- Stakeholder sign-off
- Update triggers
- Cross-functional validation
- Historical tracking
Module 11. Internal audit and self-assessment
Prepare for compliance validation with practical self-audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit plan structure
- Checklist creation
- Evidence collection
- Interview techniques
- Finding classification
- Remediation tracking
- Gap analysis
- Control testing
- Reporting format
- Management review
- Follow-up process
- Audit readiness score
Module 12. Sustaining compliance over time
Design systems that maintain ISO 27001 alignment through scale and change.
12 chapters in this module
- Continuous monitoring
- Change impact analysis
- Policy update cycles
- Training refresh
- Control revalidation
- Incident learning
- Vendor reevaluation
- Audit prep cadence
- Framework evolution
- Stakeholder updates
- Knowledge transfer
- Long-term ownership
How this maps to your situation
- When scoping a new secure system
- During compliance audit preparation
- After a control gap is identified
- When integrating third-party components
Before vs. after
Before
Reviewing ISO 27001 controls as an external requirement
After
Leading the control mapping with confidence and precision
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 to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 overviews, this course is built specifically for senior software developers who must implement controls in real systems, not just understand them in theory.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior software developers and engineers who design or maintain systems requiring ISO 27001 compliance.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get practical tools?
Yes, every module includes downloadable templates and real-world examples you can adapt immediately.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 6, 8 weeks..
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