A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across HR reinvention programmes with ISO 27001 alignment
Position yourself as the go-to practitioner for secure, compliant transformation in complex advisory environments
$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 HR transformation leader operating at the intersection of people change, risk governance, and compliance frameworks
Who this is not for
Transactional HR administrators, compliance auditors focused only on checklists, or IT security professionals without HR transformation exposure
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 27001-aligned HR transformation initiatives with confidence
- Influence technical and vendor decisions through credible control framing
- Secure early involvement in cross-functional programmes due to demonstrated risk fluency
- Build repeatable artefacts that stand up to internal and client audits
- Position yourself as the reference point on secure people change
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. HR transformation in a regulated context
Understand how modern HR reinvention intersects with information security standards, focusing on ISO 27001’s role in data protection and access governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Drivers of secure HR transformation
- Where HR touches regulated data
- Common compliance overruns
- Aligning people change with security outcomes
- Case: Global payroll platform rollout
- HR and DPO collaboration patterns
- Audit expectations by region
- Documenting HR process controls
- Risk language for people initiatives
- Early engagement with security teams
- Mapping change to control domains
- Avoiding retrofit compliance costs
Module 2. ISO 27001 fundamentals for non-security leaders
Master the core clauses and controls of ISO 27001 without technical overload, focusing on applicability to HR systems and processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of an ISMS
- Clause 4 context of organisation
- Clause 5 leadership commitment
- Clause 6 risk assessment
- Clause 7 support and awareness
- Clause 8 operational controls
- Clause 9 performance evaluation
- Clause 10 continual improvement
- Annex A overview
- Control A 5 1 1 policies
- Control A 8 2 1 asset inventory
- Control A 13 2 3 transfer agreements
Module 3. Mapping HR processes to ISO 27001 controls
Translate HR lifecycle activities into control-aligned documentation for audit readiness and stakeholder confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Onboarding and data collection
- Access provisioning roles
- Background check handling
- Performance review confidentiality
- Offboarding data retention
- Employee self-service risks
- HRIS access reviews
- Sensitive data classification
- Vendor access to HR systems
- Training completion tracking
- Incident reporting pathways
- HR audit trail requirements
Module 4. Designing secure HR change initiatives
Embed security thinking into programme design from the start, avoiding costly rework and delays.
12 chapters in this module
- Security by design principles
- Early threat modelling workshops
- Stakeholder alignment on risk appetite
- Privacy impact assessment integration
- Secure communication plans
- Change management control gates
- Phased rollout with control checks
- HR process validation methods
- Data minimisation in forms
- Consent tracking mechanisms
- Role-based access configuration
- Audit logging for HR actions
Module 5. Influencing technical decisions from HR
Build credibility to shape architecture and vendor choices when people data is in scope.
12 chapters in this module
- Speaking to infrastructure teams
- Demanding data residency options
- Pushing for encryption in transit
- Requiring access logs from vendors
- Insisting on audit rights
- Setting HR-specific SLAs
- Negotiating HR data contracts
- Vendor security questionnaire use
- HR representation in SaaS onboarding
- Influencing identity management design
- HR input on single sign-on
- Data portability requirements
Module 6. Building ISO 27001-compliant documentation
Create artefacts that satisfy auditors while supporting smooth HR operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing control narratives
- Developing HR-specific policies
- Maintaining asset registers
- Documenting access controls
- Recording risk treatment plans
- Evidence collection strategies
- Internal audit preparation
- Gap assessment templates
- Statement of Applicability use
- Maintaining version control
- Training record systems
- Corrective action tracking
Module 7. HR’s role in internal and external audits
Navigate audit cycles confidently with clear ownership and evidence trails.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor types and expectations
- Preparing HR for audit interviews
- Compiling evidence packets
- Responding to findings
- HR-specific audit questions
- Cross-functional coordination
- Time-saving evidence systems
- Audit communication protocols
- Leveraging past findings
- Demonstrating continual improvement
- Closing actions efficiently
- Audit report commentary
Module 8. Aligning HR change with information security teams
Foster productive partnerships with CISO functions to co-own secure transformation.
12 chapters in this module
- Establishing joint governance
- Synchronising risk calendars
- Shared control ownership
- Incident response coordination
- Security awareness co-delivery
- Change advisory board roles
- Metrics alignment
- Reporting structure clarity
- Conflict resolution approaches
- Escalation pathways
- Joint control testing
- Post-implementation reviews
Module 9. Managing third-party risk in HR tech
Ensure vendor relationships don’t undermine compliance or data protection.
12 chapters in this module
- HR SaaS risk profiles
- Due diligence checklists
- Security certifications review
- Data processing agreements
- Sub-processor transparency
- Right to audit clauses
- Vendor incident response
- Offshoring data risks
- Continuous monitoring tools
- Contract renewal considerations
- Exit strategy requirements
- HR vendor scorecards
Module 10. Scaling secure HR practices across geographies
Adapt ISO 27001 alignment for regional variation without losing consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Global vs local control design
- Data sovereignty requirements
- Labour law intersections
- Language and cultural factors
- Regional audit expectations
- Centralised documentation models
- Local representative roles
- HR process harmonisation
- Exception management
- Global rollout sequencing
- Local feedback integration
- Cross-border data flows
Module 11. Sustaining momentum after certification
Keep ISO 27001 embedded in HR operations beyond the initial audit win.
12 chapters in this module
- Ongoing control monitoring
- Annual risk reassessment
- Internal audit scheduling
- Staff turnover planning
- Process change controls
- Technology upgrade impacts
- Continuous improvement culture
- Leadership review cadence
- KPIs for compliance health
- Lessons learned tracking
- Benchmarking against peers
- Recertification preparation
Module 12. Positioning yourself as a go-to expert
Leverage your dual fluency to expand influence and career options.
12 chapters in this module
- Communicating value clearly
- Building cross-functional networks
- Presenting at governance forums
- Mentoring junior colleagues
- Authoring internal guidance
- Speaking at industry events
- Developing signature frameworks
- Documenting success stories
- Creating reusable templates
- Positioning for leadership roles
- Expanding to adjacent domains
- Measuring personal impact
How this maps to your situation
- Designing a new HR transformation initiative
- Responding to internal audit findings
- Onboarding a new HR technology vendor
- Preparing for ISO 27001 certification
Before vs. after
Before
HR reinvention work proceeds without intentional alignment to information security frameworks, leading to retrofit compliance efforts and limited influence on technical decisions.
After
HR transformation is proactively designed with ISO 27001 alignment, giving you a seat at the table for vendor selection, technical architecture, and cross-functional governance.
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 1.5 hours per module, designed for integration into existing programme workstreams.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat security compliance as a downstream hurdle risks exclusion from early-stage decisions, increased rework, and diminished strategic positioning in complex advisory environments.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 training focused on IT teams, this course is tailored specifically for HR transformation leaders who need to influence beyond their functional boundary without becoming security specialists.
Frequently asked
Do I need prior security or compliance experience?
No. The course is designed for HR and transformation professionals who need to speak confidently about ISO 27001 without becoming technical experts.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant for non-technical HR leaders?
Yes. It focuses on influence, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, not technical implementation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 1.5 hours per module, designed for integration into existing programme workstreams..
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