A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of ISO 27017 for cloud security engagement
Master the cloud-specific controls that define trusted security outcomes
$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.
Feeling like security discussions rely too much on secondhand answers or delayed responses from technical teams?
The situation this course is for
Without direct command of the frameworks behind cloud security commitments, even strong account executives can find themselves sidelined in high-stakes procurement or audit cycles. The risk isn't losing the deal, it's ceding influence to internal teams who own the details but not the relationship.
Who this is for
Enterprise Account Executive selling data cloud platforms with security-compliance motion in regulated industries
Who this is not for
This is not for individual contributors focused solely on implementation or auditors running checklists. It's for client-facing leaders who need to lead with authority on security governance.
What you walk away with
- Map ISO 27017 controls directly to customer RFP and audit requirements
- Anticipate follow-up questions from security leads with documented control logic
- Guide internal teams with specific evidence targets instead of broad requests
- Position cloud security as a strategic differentiator, not a box-checking exercise
- Lead pre-audit alignment sessions with confidence in the framework's structure
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to ISO 27017 and Its Cloud Context
Understand how ISO 27017 extends ISO 27001 with cloud-specific controls. Learn why regulators and enterprise buyers treat it as a benchmark for trust in SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 27017 adds to ISO 27001
- Why cloud customers demand ISO 27017
- Structure of the standard
- Certification vs. compliance use cases
- How CSA relates to ISO 27017
- Common misinterpretations
- Control applicability by cloud model
- Mapping to shared responsibility
- Key roles in implementation
- Evidence hierarchy expectations
- Audit preparation cycle
- Baseline for customer conversations
Module 2. Cloud Access and Identity Management
Master controls addressing authentication, privilege management, and access termination in multi-tenant environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.9.1.1 overview
- Identity lifecycle alignment
- MFA enforcement evidence
- Role-based access design
- Privileged account oversight
- Session timeout policies
- Vendor access governance
- Emergency access protocols
- Access revocation process
- Logging access events
- Third-party identity providers
- Customer visibility rights
Module 3. Data Segregation and Storage Security
Learn how to articulate and validate technical and contractual safeguards for logical data separation in shared environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.13.2.2 requirements
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Multi-tenancy isolation models
- Physical data location disclosure
- Data residual risk mitigation
- Storage media reuse policies
- Backup encryption standards
- Data recovery assurance
- Customer access to backups
- Data residency commitments
- Jurisdictional risk mapping
- Customer-specific storage policies
Module 4. Secure Interfaces and APIs
Understand how to validate and present secure API design, documentation, and management practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.14.1.3 scope
- API authentication methods
- Rate limiting implementation
- API versioning policy
- Developer documentation standards
- Change notification process
- Secure development lifecycle
- API vulnerability testing
- Penetration testing access
- Third-party API integrations
- Customer access to API logs
- Service continuity for APIs
Module 5. Rights Management and Customer Control
Clarify what customers can and cannot control in a cloud environment and how to set expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.1.6.1 application
- Customer configuration scope
- Customer audit rights
- Data portability commitment
- Right to object to changes
- Transparency of changes
- Service continuity rights
- Escalation paths defined
- Legal hold procedures
- Data return process
- Termination assistance
- Post-exit data deletion
Module 6. Asset Management in Shared Environments
Map responsibilities for tracking and protecting assets across vendor and customer domains.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.8.1.1 adaptation
- Asset inventory boundaries
- Customer-owned asset tracking
- Shared asset classification
- Disposal procedures
- Asset tagging standards
- Configuration management database
- Asset ownership assignment
- Third-party asset inclusion
- Asset lifecycle integration
- Audit trail for asset changes
- Customer visibility into assets
Module 7. Event Logging and Monitoring Transparency
Learn how to validate and communicate event logging practices that support customer investigations.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.12.4.1 application
- Log retention period
- Customer access to logs
- Log integrity assurance
- Monitoring scope definition
- Anomaly detection systems
- Incident correlation capability
- Log export formats
- Customer-defined alerts
- Audit trail immutability
- Time synchronization standards
- Log review frequency
Module 8. Vulnerability and Patch Management
Understand disclosure timelines, patch testing, and customer communication expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.12.6.1 requirements
- Patch release frequency
- Emergency patch process
- Customer notification timelines
- Vulnerability disclosure policy
- Zero-day response plan
- Third-party component risks
- Patch testing environment
- Customer testing window
- Rollback procedures
- Impact assessment reporting
- Customer escalation access
Module 9. Business Continuity for Cloud Services
Articulate availability commitments, failover testing, and customer recovery coordination.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.17.1.2 adaptation
- SLA uptime definitions
- Failover testing evidence
- Disaster recovery site
- Customer recovery procedures
- Backup restoration SLA
- Maintenance window policy
- Outage communication plan
- Customer recovery testing
- Dependency mapping
- Third-party risk management
- Customer-specific BCP
Module 10. Security Incident Management
Clarify roles, timelines, and evidence access during security incidents involving shared environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.16.1.1 extension
- Incident response scope
- Customer notification protocol
- Evidence sharing process
- Root cause disclosure
- Customer investigation rights
- Legal hold coordination
- Forensic data retention
- Cross-border incident handling
- Third-party incident inclusion
- Customer-defined SLAs
- Post-incident review access
Module 11. Auditor and Third-Party Access
Learn how to guide customers through audit access, evidence requests, and third-party validation.
12 chapters in this module
- Control A.18.1.1 application
- Audit scope definition
- Evidence portal access
- Customer auditor credentials
- On-site audit policy
- Remote audit capabilities
- Third-party assessment inclusion
- Certification transparency
- Compliance report availability
- Audit trail access
- Customer-defined scope
- Audit coordination process
Module 12. Sustaining and Evolving ISO 27017 Compliance
Understand how to maintain relevance as cloud architectures and customer expectations evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Change control integration
- Control review frequency
- Customer feedback loop
- Regulatory update tracking
- New service offering review
- Control gap analysis
- Remediation timeline
- Stakeholder communication
- Internal audit alignment
- External validation planning
- Customer advisory input
- Next-cycle preparation
How this maps to your situation
- Responding to enterprise RFPs with security sections
- Preparing for SOC 2 + ISO 27017 hybrid audits
- Negotiating SLAs with regulated customers
- Leading QBRs with security KPIs and roadmap
Before vs. after
Before
Relaying security commitments secondhand, waiting for technical teams to define evidence scope, reacting to auditor questions
After
Leading with command of ISO 27017 controls, guiding teams with precision, anticipating compliance asks
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 4-6 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without direct mastery of ISO 27017, you risk being sidelined in security-heavy procurement cycles, losing strategic influence to technical teams, and missing opportunities to position cloud security as a differentiator.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance webinars or certification prep courses, this course is tailored to client-facing roles, blending technical control mastery with strategic positioning for enterprise sales cycles.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical?
It bridges technical depth and client-facing strategy. You'll learn the precise meaning of each control and how to apply it in customer conversations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me respond to RFPs?
Yes. Each module includes templates and examples for common RFP questions tied to ISO 27017 controls.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 4-6 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
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