A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the ISO 27017 control framework for cloud-hosted data services
Build unshakable command of ISO 27017's full control set to lead cloud security engagements with precision
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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.
Who this is for
Cloud security-focused sales and compliance professionals who must validate and position data protection in hosted environments
Who this is not for
Engineers looking for implementation code, or practitioners focused solely on on-premises compliance frameworks like SOC 2 without cloud extensions
What you walk away with
- Memorise all 13 ISO 27017 controls with context for when each applies
- Map controls directly to real-world Snowflake deployment configurations (without referencing Snowflake)
- Anticipate auditor questions and respond with precise control citations
- Differentiate cloud-specific controls from generic ISO 27001 requirements
- Lead internal upskilling sessions with confidence-backed examples and mappings
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ISO 27017 and its relationship to ISO 27001
Establish foundational context by differentiating ISO 27017 from broader information security controls. Understand where cloud-specific obligations begin and generic controls end, enabling precise framing in customer discussions.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 27017
- Overlap with ISO 27001
- Cloud service provider vs customer responsibilities
- Control inheritance model
- Mapping to common deployment models
- Third-party audit boundaries
- Certification path overview
- Regulatory recognition status
- Key differences from NIST 800-53
- Alignment with CSA STAR
- Customer assurance expectations
- Common misapplications to avoid
Module 2. Information processing in virtualised environments
Master control A.14.2.3 for virtualised systems. Learn how data isolation, hypervisor integrity, and VM sprawl impact compliance in multi-tenant clouds.
12 chapters in this module
- Virtualisation-specific risks
- Hypervisor access controls
- VM lifecycle management
- Snapshot security handling
- Resource segregation proof
- Guest OS hardening
- Network isolation standards
- Anti-affinity rules
- Bare-metal vs virtual tradeoffs
- Audit logging scope
- Incident response in VMs
- Decommissioning verification
Module 3. Segregation of cloud computing services
Apply control A.14.2.4 to ensure logical separation between customer environments. Understand evidence needed to prove isolation to assessors.
12 chapters in this module
- Tenant isolation principles
- Storage namespace segregation
- Compute plane separation
- Memory isolation controls
- Shared resource risks
- Cross-tenant attack vectors
- Database schema boundaries
- API endpoint isolation
- Authentication context separation
- Session state protection
- Network segmentation proof
- Penetration test validation
Module 4. Protection of data in virtual machines
Implement control A.14.2.5 for data at rest and in use within VMs. Focus on encryption key ownership, access logging, and data persistence risks.
12 chapters in this module
- VM-level encryption scope
- Host-based key management
- Memory scraping risks
- Swap file protection
- Hibernation file handling
- Disk snapshot encryption
- Live migration security
- Backup chain integrity
- Customer-controlled keys
- Key rotation policies
- Access logging for decryption
- Tamper-evident logging
Module 5. Virtual machine hardening
Execute control A.14.2.6 using standard hardening baselines. Learn to verify configurations across images, auto-scaling groups, and container hosts.
12 chapters in this module
- Minimal OS footprint
- Unnecessary service removal
- Default credential changes
- Firewall rule standardisation
- Patch level enforcement
- Secure boot validation
- Configuration drift detection
- Automated compliance checks
- Golden image management
- Just-in-time access
- Privilege escalation logging
- Remote management security
Module 6. Monitoring use of cloud computing services
Implement control A.14.2.7 with actionable logging and alerting. Understand what evidence assessors require for compliance validation.
12 chapters in this module
- API call logging scope
- User action audit trails
- Admin activity monitoring
- Anomalous usage detection
- Log retention duration
- Immutable log storage
- Third-party access logging
- Resource provisioning alerts
- Data export monitoring
- Unusual time-of-day detection
- Automated alert triage
- Audit readiness checks
Module 7. Independence of cloud computing audit mechanisms
Fulfill control A.14.2.8 by proving audit systems can't be altered by system administrators. Focus on immutable logs and write-once storage.
12 chapters in this module
- Immutable logging design
- Write-once read-many storage
- Log ingestion pipeline security
- Administrator access segregation
- Log export integrity
- End-to-end verification
- Third-party log custody
- Chain of custody documentation
- Time stamping authority
- Log tamper detection
- External audit access
- Log retention enforcement
Module 8. Protection of personal data in the cloud
Apply control A.14.2.9 to GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regimes. Map controls to data classification and residency requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Data residency enforcement
- Cross-border transfer controls
- Right to erasure implementation
- Data minimisation compliance
- Consent logging
- Subject access request handling
- Anonymisation techniques
- Pseudonymisation standards
- Data lineage tracking
- Processor agreement alignment
- Breach notification readiness
- Privacy impact assessments
Module 9. Secure use of cloud services
Implement control A.14.2.10 for customer-side configuration. Focus on secure API keys, role-based access, and network entry points.
12 chapters in this module
- API key lifecycle management
- Short-lived token usage
- Role-based access policies
- Principle of least privilege
- Multi-factor authentication
- IP allow listing
- Zero trust integration
- Service account hardening
- Cross-account access controls
- Federated identity setup
- Just-enough-access patterns
- Emergency access procedures
Module 10. Inventory of virtual assets
Establish control A.14.2.11 with automated asset discovery and classification. Ensure all VMs, containers, and serverless functions are tracked.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated discovery tools
- Tagging standards enforcement
- Asset classification schema
- Orphaned resource detection
- Resource ownership assignment
- Decommissioning workflows
- Cloud inventory reconciliation
- Configuration management DB
- Auto-remediation rules
- Third-party integration tracking
- Serverless function inventory
- Container image traceability
Module 11. Configuration management of virtualised environments
Apply control A.14.2.12 using infrastructure-as-code and drift detection. Ensure configurations remain compliant post-deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- Infrastructure as code validation
- Template approval process
- Automated compliance scanning
- Drift detection frequency
- Change control integration
- Version control enforcement
- Automated rollback procedures
- Secure configuration baselines
- Peer review requirements
- Emergency change logging
- Environment parity checks
- Production change windows
Module 12. Resilience of virtualised environments
Fulfill control A.14.2.13 with documented disaster recovery and failover procedures. Align with business continuity expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Region failover design
- Data replication scope
- RTO and RPO validation
- Failover testing schedule
- Backup integrity checks
- Cross-region consistency
- DNS failover configuration
- Load balancing resilience
- Data consistency guarantees
- Customer notification process
- Recovery verification steps
- Post-mortem documentation
How this maps to your situation
- When leading a cloud security qualification call
- Before responding to a compliance questionnaire
- During solution design with technical teams
- After a customer raises a data residency concern
Before vs. after
Before
Having to defer technical control questions or rely on internal teams for basic ISO 27017 mappings
After
Answering auditor-level questions confidently with precise control references and real-world examples
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 3 hours per module, self-paced over 4-6 weeks with full access for 12 months.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews or certification prep courses, this program focuses exclusively on actionable command of ISO 27017 controls in real-world cloud service contexts, structured for practitioners who need to apply them, not just recite them.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or sales-focused?
It's designed for technically fluent roles like yours, blending precise control knowledge with positioning tactics for customer conversations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I access the materials after completion?
Yes, full course access is available for 12 months from purchase date.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, self-paced over 4-6 weeks with full access for 12 months..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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