A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the ISO 27001 control mapping
Master the framework behind data platform governance with precision
$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 data governance practitioner leading platform-level compliance initiatives
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking introductory compliance training or certification prep
What you walk away with
- Complete ISO 27001 control mappings tailored to data platform architecture
- Interpret ambiguous requirements with confidence using precedent-based reasoning
- Produce audit-ready documentation that reduces follow-up cycles
- Align engineering, security, and legal teams using standardized control language
- Build a personal reference playbook for future ISO 27001 deployments
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to ISO 27001 in Data Platforms
Understand how ISO 27001 applies specifically to data infrastructure, not generic IT environments. Learn where control boundaries sit in cloud-native and hybrid architectures.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope definition for data platforms
- Control boundary identification
- Mapping assets to clauses
- Role of metadata in compliance
- Classification of data flows
- Ownership vs stewardship
- Vendor relationship mapping
- Third-party audit paths
- Logging requirements overview
- Encryption control triggers
- Access pattern documentation
- Baseline configuration standards
Module 2. Clause A.5 to A.8 Deep Dive
Build fluency in security policies, organization controls, human resource security, and asset management as they manifest in data systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy version control setup
- Security roles in data teams
- Onboarding workflows with HR
- Asset tagging standards
- Inventory automation tools
- Classification schema design
- Media handling protocols
- Remote work policies
- Disciplinary process alignment
- Clear desk policy integration
- Asset disposal tracking
- Acceptable use enforcement
Module 3. Access Control and Authentication Mapping
Translate ISO 27001 access clauses into IAM structures, RBAC design, and authentication flows across distributed data services.
12 chapters in this module
- User provisioning rules
- Role-based access patterns
- Privileged account oversight
- Authentication method standards
- Password lifecycle settings
- MFA implementation path
- Session timeout rules
- Access review frequency
- Segregation of duties logic
- Emergency access process
- Role change notification
- Access revocation automation
Module 4. Cryptographic Control Implementation
Apply encryption controls precisely where required, manage key policies, and document compliance without over-engineering.
12 chapters in this module
- Data-at-rest encryption scope
- Key management policy
- Key rotation schedules
- Encryption algorithm standards
- Certificate lifecycle
- Tokenization use cases
- Masking vs encryption
- Vault integration patterns
- Key access logging
- Backup encryption rules
- Cloud provider KMS use
- Compliance exception logging
Module 5. Physical and Environmental Security
Map physical security obligations to cloud-hosted data platforms using hybrid responsibility models.
12 chapters in this module
- Data center location tracking
- Provider responsibility matrix
- Logical access to physical logs
- Environmental monitoring setup
- Fire suppression standards
- Power redundancy checks
- Access badge integration
- Visitor logging process
- Secure disposal procedure
- Cable security standards
- Server room access policy
- Remote monitoring alerts
Module 6. Operations Security Controls
Implement logging, monitoring, change management, and backup controls that satisfy ISO 27001 and support platform stability.
12 chapters in this module
- Change control process
- Capacity planning documentation
- System backup frequency
- Malfunction monitoring setup
- Log retention duration
- Security event logging
- Clock synchronization
- Privileged operation logging
- Malware protection standards
- Removable media policies
- Network segregation rules
- Capacity threshold alerts
Module 7. Communications Security Design
Secure data flows and network services according to ISO 27001, focusing on segmentation, encryption, and integrity checks.
12 chapters in this module
- Network segmentation design
- Router access controls
- Firewall rule documentation
- Secure data transfer methods
- End-to-end encryption use
- Session integrity checks
- Email security policies
- VPN access rules
- Wireless network security
- Remote access approvals
- DNS filtering enforcement
- Network monitoring scope
Module 8. System Acquisition and Maintenance
Apply security throughout the data platform lifecycle, from vendor selection to patch management.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor evaluation criteria
- Contractual security terms
- Patch management process
- Vulnerability scanning frequency
- Change approval workflows
- Release validation steps
- Backout procedures
- Third-party audit rights
- Source code access rules
- Update testing environment
- Rollback timing rules
- Emergency patch path
Module 9. Supplier Relationships and Risk
Manage third-party risk with ISO 27001-aligned contracts, monitoring, and exit processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk categorization
- Due diligence checklists
- Contractual audit rights
- SLA security clauses
- Performance monitoring
- Compliance verification
- Onsite assessment rights
- Subcontractor oversight
- Risk treatment plans
- Exit checklists
- Data return procedures
- Post-exit verification
Module 10. Incident Management and Response
Design incident response workflows that meet ISO 27001 requirements and integrate with platform monitoring tools.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification levels
- Detection alert thresholds
- Response team roles
- Escalation procedures
- Forensic data collection
- Evidence preservation
- Legal hold process
- Regulatory reporting triggers
- Post-mortem review cycle
- Corrective action tracking
- Communication plan
- Incident log maintenance
Module 11. Business Continuity in Data Systems
Build continuity plans that protect data availability and recovery under ISO 27001, tailored to platform-specific risks.
12 chapters in this module
- Recovery time objectives
- Recovery point objectives
- Backup validation process
- Alternate site readiness
- Critical system identification
- Failover testing schedule
- Personnel availability plan
- Crisis communication rules
- Resource redundancy
- Recovery playbook updates
- Dependency mapping
- Scenario testing frequency
Module 12. Compliance and Audit Execution
Prepare for successful internal and external audits with documentation, evidence trails, and efficient response workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit schedule planning
- Evidence collection process
- Gap remediation path
- Internal audit frequency
- Nonconformity tracking
- Corrective action logging
- Legal compliance checks
- Intellectual property review
- Personal data processing audit
- Control effectiveness report
- Management review input
- Continuous improvement loop
How this maps to your situation
- After audit findings require rework
- During platform migration or upgrade
- Before external auditor engagement
- When onboarding new compliance staff
Before vs. after
Before
Spending extra cycles justifying control decisions and chasing audit evidence
After
Producing ISO 27001 mappings that stand up to scrutiny the first time
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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 week for 4 weeks to complete all modules and build the implementation playbook.
If nothing changes
Without deeper command of the standard, even strong platform designs may face repeated audit follow-ups, extended certification timelines, and questions about governance maturity, especially as compliance scrutiny intensifies across hybrid environments.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 training, this course focuses specifically on data platform control mapping, giving you precision that standard courses miss. Compared to vendor-specific training, it builds transferable mastery of the standard itself, not just product features.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior data, security, and compliance practitioners who implement ISO 27001 within complex, cloud-native data environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an audit?
Yes. The course teaches how to produce audit-ready mappings and documentation that reduce follow-up requests and speed certification.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week for 4 weeks to complete all modules and build the implementation playbook..
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