A tailored course, built for your situation
Recognition as the go to practitioner for ISO 27001 implementation
Become the internal reference for secure software development aligned to ISO 27001
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Being overlooked when compliance conversations start, despite doing the work
The situation this course is for
Strong technical contributors often stay below the line in governance conversations, even when their work sets the standard. Without clear attribution and repeatable frameworks, others end up representing the work they didn't build.
Who this is for
Senior Software Developer influencing secure design and implementation, operating at the edge of engineering and compliance
Who this is not for
Entry-level developers, compliance auditors without technical depth, or managers seeking board-level summaries
What you walk away with
- Named recognition as the go to person for ISO 27001 in engineering contexts
- Ready-to-use control mappings tailored to software development lifecycles
- Documented implementation patterns that survive team changes
- Increased visibility in cross-functional risk and security reviews
- Faster alignment between development velocity and compliance requirements
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Aligning development velocity with ISO 27001 control objectives
Map developer workflows to control requirements without slowing delivery. Focus on traceability and evidence generation built into the process.
12 chapters in this module
- Control intent vs implementation scope
- Developer-owned evidence collection
- Traceability from code to control
- Integrating control checks into CI pipelines
- Defining ownership at the control level
- Versioning control artifacts with code
- Naming conventions for compliance visibility
- Automated documentation triggers
- Change approval within agile sprints
- Logging developer compliance actions
- Secure configuration baselines
- Linking pull requests to control records
Module 2. Building the secure development foundation
Establish secure coding patterns that satisfy ISO 27001 requirements by design. Focus on reproducible implementations.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding standards mapping
- Language-specific control guidance
- Input validation techniques
- Authentication enforcement patterns
- Encryption implementation models
- Error handling for security
- Session management controls
- Dependency scanning integration
- Secrets management workflows
- Secure API design principles
- Logging for audit readiness
- Code review checklists
Module 3. Ownership patterns in distributed systems
Define clear responsibility for security controls across services and teams without centralized oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Control ownership at service level
- Cross-team escalation paths
- Documenting design decisions
- Service-level compliance records
- Shared responsibility models
- Boundary control checks
- Event-driven compliance tracking
- Ownership handoff protocols
- Incident ownership alignment
- Audit trail structure
- Service catalog integration
- Version alignment enforcement
Module 4. Evidence generation without overhead
Design systems that produce compliance evidence naturally through operation, not retroactive effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated log collection
- Event tagging for control mapping
- Evidence completeness checks
- Storage retention automation
- Access pattern logging
- Change detection alerts
- Control-specific metrics
- Evidence format standards
- Queryable log structures
- Role-based visibility rules
- Evidence validation workflows
- Retention policy enforcement
Module 5. Secure configuration management
Embed ISO 27001 configuration controls directly into deployment workflows and infrastructure code.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline configuration templates
- Immutable infrastructure models
- Drift detection mechanisms
- Configuration versioning
- Secrets rotation automation
- Environment parity checks
- Secure defaults enforcement
- Configuration audit trails
- Patch timing policies
- Change freeze protocols
- Rollback safety measures
- Access control for configs
Module 6. Access control implementation at scale
Implement least privilege and role-based access in dynamic environments while maintaining audit readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Role definition frameworks
- Just in time access models
- Access review automation
- Permission boundary patterns
- Service account governance
- Credential lifecycle management
- Break glass access controls
- Access logging standards
- Temporary privilege workflows
- Role change validation
- Access revocation automation
- Segregation of duties checks
Module 7. Incident response readiness in development
Build detection and response patterns into services to meet ISO 27001 incident management requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat detection baselines
- Automated alert routing
- Response runbook integration
- Post-mortem documentation
- Detection coverage metrics
- False positive reduction
- Incident classification models
- Escalation path design
- Recovery verification steps
- Breach simulation tests
- Response timing benchmarks
- Lessons learned tracking
Module 8. Third party risk in code dependencies
Apply ISO 27001 vendor management principles to open source and internal service dependencies.
12 chapters in this module
- Dependency provenance tracking
- License compliance checks
- Vulnerability monitoring rules
- Update policy enforcement
- Criticality classification
- Alternative supplier planning
- Dependency documentation
- Automated risk scoring
- Patch velocity tracking
- Known issue disclosure
- Dependency retirement process
- Security review gates
Module 9. Data classification and handling in practice
Implement data handling controls that satisfy ISO 27001 without impeding development speed.
12 chapters in this module
- Data type recognition models
- Classification automation
- Storage location controls
- Data transfer encryption
- Access logging for PII
- Retention period enforcement
- Data deletion workflows
- Anonymization techniques
- Data subject access response
- Data flow mapping
- Cross-border data rules
- Data inventory maintenance
Module 10. Security training that sticks
Create developer-focused security guidance that gets used and evolves with the codebase.
12 chapters in this module
- Contextual help integration
- Error message guidance
- Security documentation structure
- Code-level annotations
- Security champions model
- Knowledge transfer workflows
- Training refresh cycles
- Mistake pattern tracking
- Security FAQ maintenance
- Peer review guidance
- Onboarding security modules
- Incident-based learning
Module 11. Continuous improvement from audits
Turn audit findings into automated improvements rather than one-off fixes.
12 chapters in this module
- Finding categorization
- Root cause tracking
- Automated remediation patterns
- Control gap analysis
- Preventive measure design
- Improvement backlog structure
- Trend reporting
- Lessons sharing protocols
- Control effectiveness metrics
- Audit avoidance strategies
- Peer validation steps
- Compliance debt tracking
Module 12. Building your recognition as the reference
Position your work so others naturally reference you in security and compliance discussions.
12 chapters in this module
- Documentation naming standards
- Internal reference materials
- Pattern sharing methods
- Proactive visibility tactics
- Peer recognition strategies
- Speaking up in reviews
- Mentoring junior developers
- Contributing to playbooks
- Presenting at tech talks
- Writing internal guides
- Being cited in decisions
- Becoming the default reference
How this maps to your situation
- During initial framework rollout
- When responding to internal audit findings
- Before major release cycles
- When onboarding new team members
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance work happens separately from development, requiring rework and explanation after the fact.
After
Security and ISO 27001 alignment are baked into the development process, with clear ownership and recognition.
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 2-3 hours per week over 8 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates.
If nothing changes
Continuing to deliver strong technical work without recognition means others will define the narrative around security and compliance, even when they're not doing the implementation.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses on developer-led implementation of ISO 27001 with concrete patterns used in high-velocity environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or compliance focused?
It's designed for technical practitioners who need to meet compliance requirements through implementation, not paperwork.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me lead ISO 27001 efforts without a formal title?
Yes. The course builds recognition through documented, repeatable practices that others adopt.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2-3 hours per week over 8 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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