A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Network Infrastructure Compliance
A structured path to faster, repeatable compliance execution in complex network environments
$199 one-time
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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.
Spending weeks pulling together network evidence for ISO 27001 audits
The situation this course is for
Network engineers in global firms often face last-minute requests for configuration logs, access controls, and topology maps during compliance cycles. With overlapping client requirements and tight audit timelines, teams scramble to align technical reality with control expectations, leading to rework, overtime, and inconsistent outputs.
Who this is for
Mid-career network engineer in a global services firm, responsible for secure infrastructure delivery and compliance readiness, working across multiple client environments with varying control expectations
Who this is not for
Entry-level technicians, pure security auditors without network roles, or infrastructure leads outside regulated deployment environments
What you walk away with
- Produce ISO 27001 network compliance evidence in under 10 hours
- Automate extraction of firewall rules, VLAN configurations, and access logs
- Build a reusable network control package for repeat client engagements
- Confidently respond to auditor follow-ups on network segmentation and change management
- Shorten client audit cycles by delivering evidence upfront
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ISO 27001 Control A.13.1.1 in Network Context
Understand how information transfer policies map directly to network design, segmentation, and change control in real client environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining secure information transfer in network terms
- Mapping ISO 27001 clause A.13.1.1 to network operations
- Examples from financial services and healthcare sectors
- How the firm delivery teams interpret A.13.1.1
- Aligning A.13.1.1 with network documentation standards
- Common misalignments between policy and implementation
- Auditor expectations for network change logs
- Documenting secure transfer mechanisms for review
- Mapping firewall zones to data handling categories
- Integrating A.13.1.1 into network design templates
- Cross-referencing with A.8.2 and A.12.4 controls
- How to validate compliance in segmented environments
Module 2. Network Topology Documentation as Audit Evidence
Turn architecture diagrams into standardized, auditor-ready outputs with minimal rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Requirements for acceptable topology documentation
- Including or excluding sensitive details in shared files
- Standardizing diagram notation across engagements
- Using automation tools to extract current state
- Version control for network diagrams
- Linking diagrams to asset inventory systems
- Annotating trust boundaries and data flows
- Creating summary views for non-technical reviewers
- Avoiding over-documentation while meeting standards
- Integrating diagrams into SoA exhibits
- Handling multi-vendor and hybrid cloud environments
- Template for ISO 27001-compliant network maps
Module 3. Firewall Rule Management and Compliance
Structure firewall documentation to satisfy access control and change management reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating firewall rules into control evidence
- Documenting rule purpose with business justification
- Change management workflows for rule updates
- Regular review and cleanup schedules
- Mapping rules to data classification levels
- Auditor questions on orphaned or legacy rules
- Automated extraction from Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet
- Reporting on rule age and ownership
- Segregation of duties in rule provisioning
- Integrating with SOAR and SIEM platforms
- Handling emergency change scenarios
- Template for firewall rule attestation reports
Module 4. VLAN and Network Segmentation Compliance
Demonstrate logical separation of systems and data to auditors with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining segmentation strategies for compliance
- Mapping VLANs to data sensitivity tiers
- Documenting inter-VLAN access policies
- Validating ACLs against intended segmentation
- Auditor scrutiny of flat networks
- Handling exceptions and management VLANs
- Cloud-native segmentation in AWS and Azure
- Hybrid models with on-prem and cloud links
- Change control for VLAN reconfigurations
- Testing segmentation through packet capture
- Reporting on segmentation completeness
- Template for network segmentation validation
Module 5. Secure Network Change Management
Ensure all changes are documented, approved, and reviewable for compliance purposes.
12 chapters in this module
- Integrating change control with ITIL and ISO 27001
- Defining change types for network infrastructure
- Using Jira and ServiceNow for network changes
- Emergency change protocols and review requirements
- Evidence requirements for post-change validation
- Linking changes to configuration management databases
- Automating change logging from devices
- Auditor expectations for approval trails
- Handling undocumented fixes under pressure
- Rollback planning and documentation
- Metrics for change compliance rate
- Template for change attestation packages
Module 6. Network Device Configuration Baselines
Establish and maintain secure configurations for switches, routers, and firewalls.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining configuration standards per device type
- Benchmarking against CIS and NIST references
- Automating configuration extraction and diffs
- Managing credentials and access for config pulls
- Versioning and storing configuration snapshots
- Handling vendor-specific syntax variations
- Change detection and alerting workflows
- Integrating baselines into onboarding processes
- Auditor questions on default settings
- Documentation required for control validation
- Aligning baselines with patch management
- Template for configuration baseline reports
Module 7. Remote Access and Secure Connectivity
Document secure access for administrators and third parties.
12 chapters in this module
- Types of remote access in network environments
- Authentication and authorization requirements
- Secure protocols for device management
- Auditor scrutiny of SSH and RDP usage
- Multi-factor enforcement for admin access
- Session logging and monitoring expectations
- Third-party access through jump boxes
- Time-bound access grants and review
- Encryption in transit for management channels
- Zero trust considerations in access design
- Evidence required for annual attestation
- Template for remote access policy mapping
Module 8. Network Monitoring and Event Logging
Ensure logs meet retention, availability, and relevance standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining critical event types for logging
- Log retention periods per compliance regime
- Centralized collection using SIEM tools
- Ensuring log integrity and immutability
- Auditor review of log coverage gaps
- Time synchronization across network devices
- Handling log volume and filtering strategies
- Access control for log systems
- Common findings in log configuration reviews
- Integrating netflow and packet data
- Monitoring for unauthorized configuration changes
- Template for event logging validation
Module 9. Physical and Environmental Security for Network Assets
Link network infrastructure locations to physical access controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping network devices to physical sites
- Documenting access controls to server rooms
- Visitor procedures and logging requirements
- Environmental monitoring for routers and switches
- Auditor questions on co-location facilities
- Handling decommissioned equipment securely
- Power and redundancy documentation
- Integrating with site security teams
- Evidence for annual physical security review
- Insurance and audit requirements for site access
- Mapping responsibilities across teams
- Template for physical security attestation
Module 10. Network Resilience and Redundancy Design
Show how redundancy supports availability without compromising security.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing for uptime while meeting controls
- Failover mechanisms and testing procedures
- Auditor interest in disaster recovery links
- Avoiding single points of failure
- Change control for redundancy configurations
- Monitoring for path asymmetry and drops
- Capacity planning as part of resilience
- Evidence required for BCP integration
- Testing records for failover events
- Cloud provider obligations in DR design
- Communicating resilience strategy to auditors
- Template for network resilience review
Module 11. Third-Party and Vendor Network Connections
Manage compliance for external links and outsourced infrastructure.
12 chapters in this module
- Types of third-party network integrations
- Documenting scope of vendor responsibilities
- Reviewing vendor SOC 2 and ISO 27001 reports
- Handling direct connections vs. APIs
- Segregation and monitoring of vendor access
- Audit rights and data access clauses
- Evidence for shared control responsibilities
- Managing offshore and outsourced support
- SLAs for availability and incident response
- Handling data sovereignty in cross-border links
- Integrating vendor reviews into annual cycle
- Template for vendor network attestation
Module 12. Building the Network Statement of Applicability
Create a defensible, evidence-backed SoA for network controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose and structure of the SoA
- Mapping controls to network-specific implementation
- Justifying exclusions with technical rationale
- Referencing configuration baselines and diagrams
- Linking to policy and change management
- Maintaining version history and approvals
- Preparing for auditor follow-ups
- Using the SoA across multiple client audits
- Automation opportunities for SoA updates
- Integrating with broader ISMS documentation
- Review cycles and ownership
- Template for network-focused SoA
How this maps to your situation
- ISO 27001 compliance evidence generation
- Network configuration and change control
- Auditor review and follow-up readiness
- Repeating compliance across client engagements
Before vs. after
Before
Spending weeks gathering network configurations, diagrams, and logs for each new audit, with rework due to unclear control mapping.
After
Producing ISO 27001 network evidence packages in under 10 hours, with confidence that they pass review.
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: 6-8 hours of self-paced learning, plus optional implementation time using provided templates.
If nothing changes
Continuing to rebuild network compliance evidence manually risks missed deadlines, inconsistent quality, and increased bandwidth consumption during audit cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 courses, this program focuses exclusively on network engineering context, with templates and examples from actual client engagements in global services firms.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone who isn't in security or audit?
Yes, it's designed specifically for network engineers who deliver compliant infrastructure but don't own the full security program.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with other standards like SOC 2 or NIST?
Yes, the structure and evidence practices transfer directly to other compliance regimes.
$199 one-time. 6-8 hours of self-paced learning, plus optional implementation time using provided templates..
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