A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Growth Marketing Leaders in Regulated Industries
A structured approach to compliance-aligned growth execution
$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.
Regulator-facing review prep that used to take weeks now validated in hours
The situation this course is for
Marketing leaders in regulated environments spend disproportionate time assembling compliance evidence for audits and reviews, especially when escalation paths aren't defined. The burden spikes during integration cycles or public commitment windows. Teams still rely on tribal knowledge or reactive requests, leading to rework and exposure when documentation lags behind execution.
Who this is for
Growth Marketing Leader at a large regulated technology firm, navigating increasing compliance scrutiny on campaign data use, third-party partnerships, and customer engagement workflows. They own narrative consistency across legal, risk, and commercial functions but lack standardized artefacts to prove control adherence quickly.
Who this is not for
Individuals focused solely on unregulated consumer marketing, consultants without access to internal control frameworks, or teams not currently preparing for regulator-facing reviews or internal audit cycles.
What you walk away with
- Produce regulator-ready review packages in under one business day
- Anchor campaign decisions in documented ISO 27001 control mappings
- Escalate only fully-resolved control gaps to senior sponsors
- Turn peer requests for evidence into reusable, version-controlled templates
- Own the narrative when compliance escalations originate in marketing-adjacent functions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 in the Context of Growth Marketing
Align information security controls with marketing initiatives, focusing on data handling, third-party vendors, and customer engagement systems. Define scope boundaries that reflect real campaign workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- How ISO 27001 applies to customer data pipelines in growth campaigns
- Mapping marketing-owned systems to control domains
- Identifying high-risk data touchpoints in acquisition funnels
- Defining scope limits for marketing-led digital assets
- Classifying data sensitivity across campaign types
- Integrating ISO 27001 requirements into campaign planning phases
- Distinguishing between marketing and IT control ownership
- Documenting data flows from ads to CRM platforms
- Establishing baseline security expectations for partners
- Common misalignments between marketing velocity and control rigor
- Using ISO 27001 to justify security-aware growth architecture
- Avoiding over-scope in marketing-adjacent technology stacks
Module 2. Control Mapping for Marketing Technology Stacks
Break down marketing tools and platforms into auditable components. Create traceable mappings between controls and systems like CDPs, ad platforms, and analytics engines.
12 chapters in this module
- Inventorying marketing-owned technologies for compliance relevance
- Linking data collection tools to control requirements
- Mapping cloud-based marketing platforms to ISO domains
- Documenting API connections and data sharing agreements
- Control ownership in SaaS-based campaign ecosystems
- Vendor risk assessments for third-party marketing tools
- Automated tagging of control-relevant marketing workflows
- Creating living system diagrams for audit readiness
- Mapping data retention policies across platforms
- Identifying security controls embedded in marketing tools
- Common gaps in cloud marketing platform compliance
- Maintaining control maps during feature rollouts
Module 3. Evidence Collection from Campaign Execution
Extract compliance evidence directly from live marketing operations. Build structured logging and documentation habits into campaign workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing evidence trails into campaign launch checklists
- Capturing access logs from marketing automation platforms
- Documenting approval chains for high-risk campaigns
- Generating timestamped records of data usage decisions
- Using audit logs from CRM integrations as control proof
- Standardizing screenshots and export formats for review
- Automating monthly control assertions from campaign reports
- Linking A/B test configurations to security reviews
- Evidence for consent management platform compliance
- Proving data purge actions in lifecycle campaigns
- Version control for segmentation logic and audience files
- Timestamping changes to targeting rule sets
Module 4. Narrative Design for Regulator-Facing Reviews
Craft clear, factual narratives that explain marketing practices in control terms. Turn technical details into defensible, non-technical summaries.
12 chapters in this module
- Structuring responses to regulator inquiries on data use
- Translating campaign KPIs into control outcomes
- Writing defensible summaries of third-party data sharing
- Aligning marketing language with compliance frameworks
- Avoiding overstatement in control descriptions
- Using consistent terminology across evidence packages
- Framing innovation within existing control boundaries
- Telling the story of data lifecycle management
- Explaining automated decisioning in regulated contexts
- Preparing verbal briefings to accompany written evidence
- Anticipating follow-up questions from non-technical reviewers
- Maintaining neutrality in narrative tone
Module 5. Escalation Management from Peer Teams
Handle incoming requests for control evidence or clarification from compliance, legal, or internal audit teams. Turn escalations into structured responses.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying incoming escalation types by urgency and scope
- Routing peer requests to the correct campaign owner
- Creating standardized response templates for common queries
- Validating completeness of peer-submitted evidence
- Documenting resolution paths for cross-functional issues
- Managing deadlines for internal audit support
- Coordinating evidence collection across time zones
- Responding to legal inquiries on customer data use
- Handling urgent requests during regulatory cycles
- Maintaining escalation logs for management reporting
- Using playbooks to reduce ad hoc responses
- Training team members on escalation protocols
Module 6. Audit Preparation and Review Cycles
Prepare for scheduled and unscheduled reviews. Organize evidence, assign responsibilities, and simulate review dynamics.
12 chapters in this module
- Building audit prep timelines into campaign calendars
- Assigning roles for evidence collection and validation
- Conducting internal dry runs before official reviews
- Organizing digital repositories for reviewer access
- Preparing narrated walkthroughs of key controls
- Scheduling stakeholder alignment before audits
- Managing access permissions for external reviewers
- Creating index files for multi-system evidence sets
- Simulating regulator Q&A sessions
- Tracking open items and resolution deadlines
- Documenting remediation plans for control gaps
- Post-audit follow-up and closure processes
Module 7. Cross-Functional Alignment on Control Decisions
Facilitate collaboration between marketing, security, legal, and compliance teams. Ensure decisions are documented and shared.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling regular alignment meetings on control issues
- Documenting joint decisions on data handling practices
- Creating shared glossaries for compliance terms
- Integrating feedback from security reviews into campaigns
- Aligning marketing objectives with control requirements
- Resolving conflicts between speed and compliance
- Using collaboration tools to track cross-functional actions
- Capturing decisions from virtual working sessions
- Maintaining decision logs for audit trails
- Standardizing communication formats across teams
- Onboarding new members to control workflows
- Evaluating trade-offs in campaign design and control
Module 8. Sustaining Compliance in Rapid Campaign Cycles
Maintain control adherence during fast-paced marketing initiatives. Build safeguards into agile workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Embedding compliance checkpoints in sprint planning
- Designing rapid evidence collection for short campaigns
- Using pre-approved templates to accelerate execution
- Maintaining control continuity across campaign iterations
- Auditing high-tempo programs without slowing delivery
- Applying ISO 27001 principles to experimental campaigns
- Documenting temporary deviations and justifications
- Ensuring security reviews scale with campaign volume
- Tracking control compliance in A/B testing frameworks
- Managing data use in time-limited promotional campaigns
- Reviewing automated targeting rules for compliance
- Balancing innovation with regulatory expectations
Module 9. Documenting Third-Party and Vendor Controls
Ensure external partners meet compliance standards. Capture evidence of vendor security practices and contractual obligations.
12 chapters in this module
- Reviewing third-party SOC 2 reports for relevance
- Mapping vendor data flows to internal control maps
- Documenting data processing agreements for campaigns
- Verifying security clauses in marketing partner contracts
- Assessing cloud-based vendor compliance posture
- Tracking renewal dates for vendor security certifications
- Using SIG questionnaires to evaluate new partners
- Managing exceptions for legacy vendor relationships
- Collecting annual attestations from key providers
- Auditing vendor access to marketing data systems
- Handling data breach notification requirements
- Terminating vendor access in compliance with policy
Module 10. Building Reusable Artefacts and Playbooks
Turn one-off efforts into standardized assets. Create living documents that reduce future effort and improve consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing template packages for recurring campaign types
- Versioning control mappings for evolving platforms
- Creating modular response documents for common queries
- Building playbook libraries for audit cycles
- Standardizing evidence formats across teams
- Developing master checklists for campaign launches
- Automating document generation from campaign metadata
- Maintaining a central repository for compliance assets
- Updating playbooks after each review cycle
- Sharing best practices across regions and units
- Training new hires using documented workflows
- Measuring reuse rates and efficiency gains
Module 11. Training and Onboarding for Compliance Consistency
Ensure team-wide adherence to control practices. Scale knowledge through structured materials and reinforcement.
12 chapters in this module
- Developing onboarding modules for new marketing staff
- Creating role-specific compliance guides
- Delivering refresher training before audit cycles
- Using real campaign examples in training sessions
- Testing team knowledge of key control requirements
- Documenting training completion for audits
- Integrating compliance into performance reviews
- Providing quick-reference materials for daily use
- Running simulations of regulator inquiries
- Gathering feedback to improve training content
- Adapting materials for global team variations
- Maintaining training logs for management reporting
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Maturity Tracking
Measure and advance control practices over time. Use insights to strengthen future campaigns and reduce rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking time spent on evidence collection per campaign
- Measuring audit finding recurrence rates
- Benchmarking control maturity across teams
- Using feedback to refine playbooks and templates
- Celebrating reductions in last-minute requests
- Identifying top sources of rework in review cycles
- Conducting post-mortems on major escalations
- Setting goals for control automation
- Reporting compliance efficiency to leadership
- Integrating lessons into future campaign planning
- Recognizing team contributions to audit success
- Planning for next-phase control enhancements
How this maps to your situation
- Campaign launch under regulatory scrutiny
- Mid-cycle request for evidence from internal audit
- Integration of new marketing technology platform
- Post-audit review and remediation planning
Before vs. after
Before
Spending weeks assembling fragmented evidence for regulator-facing reviews, relying on last-minute coordination and tribal knowledge.
After
Producing complete, audit-ready packages in hours using standardized, reusable artefacts anchored in ISO 27001 control mappings.
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 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with flexibility to accelerate or pause. Each chapter designed for 7-minute engagement.
If nothing changes
Without a structured approach, marketing teams remain vulnerable to rework, delayed campaigns, and reputational exposure during compliance cycles. Manual processes scale poorly and increase the likelihood of oversights during high-velocity initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses focus on IT or security teams. This course is tailored specifically to growth marketing leaders navigating regulated environments, with real campaign-based examples and artefacts.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant if my campaigns don’t involve sensitive data?
Yes. Even non-sensitive campaigns operate within broader data ecosystems that auditors examine. This course helps you demonstrate control integrity across all initiatives.
Can I share this with my team?
Each purchase is for individual use. Team licensing is available, reply for details.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with flexibility to accelerate or pause. Each chapter designed for 7-minute engagement..
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