A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Automation Testing Engineers
Build unshakeable command of the ISO 27001 control framework directly within your automation testing workflow
$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.
Most testing engineers apply ISO 27001 passively, this course flips you to active command
The situation this course is for
Without direct command of the framework, testing teams stay reactive, repeating work when auditors ask follow-ups or controls shift. Context gaps slow sign-off, and engineers miss opportunities to shape design upstream.
Who this is for
Automation Testing Engineers in regulated environments who bridge technical execution and compliance expectations
Who this is not for
Senior auditors, CISOs, or GRC leads building enterprise-wide programs , this is for hands-on testers, not strategy owners
What you walk away with
- Map any ISO 27001 control to automated test logic with confidence
- Anticipate auditor questions by mastering the control’s intent and evidence requirements
- Build reusable validation templates that accelerate future compliance cycles
- Speak with authority in cross-functional meetings involving security, audit, and engineering
- Reduce rework by aligning test design with framework requirements from day one
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 Structure
Break down the standard into test-relevant sections: clauses, annexes, and control objectives. Learn how structure drives validation scope.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause 4 context overview
- Scope definition mechanics
- Roles in framework adoption
- Documentation requirements
- Understanding policy hierarchy
- Control set organization
- Annex A introduction
- Control vs objective distinction
- Mapping logic fundamentals
- Evidence typologies
- Audit trail expectations
- Framework version awareness
Module 2. Control Logic for Test Design
Translate high-level controls into actionable test conditions. Focus on inputs, expected outputs, and failure thresholds.
12 chapters in this module
- Control decomposition method
- Identifying testable elements
- Threshold specification
- Input validation patterns
- Output verification design
- State transition checks
- Boundary condition mapping
- Idempotency in controls
- Error handling expectations
- Logging sufficiency rules
- Recovery validation logic
- Control independence testing
Module 3. Automating A.5.1 Policies
Build scripts that validate policy documentation and distribution compliance with A.5.1 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy format compliance
- Version control checks
- Access validation logic
- Review cycle tracking
- Approval workflow verification
- Retention period enforcement
- Distribution audit trails
- User acknowledgment checks
- Policy exception handling
- Automated reminder systems
- Archive validation rules
- Policy-to-control traceability
Module 4. Validating A.6.1 Organization of InfoSec
Test automated assignments, role definitions, and responsibility matrices for compliance with A.6.1.
12 chapters in this module
- Role taxonomy validation
- SoD conflict detection
- Access review automation
- Responsibility matrix checks
- Change approval workflows
- Segregation rules engine
- Role-based access sync
- User provisioning audit
- Termination checks
- Contractor access rules
- Temporary access expiry
- Escalation path validation
Module 5. Testing A.8.1 Asset Management
Ensure asset inventory systems reflect current state and meet classification and ownership requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Asset discovery validation
- Classification rule checks
- Ownership assignment
- Inventory update frequency
- Decommission tracking
- Virtual asset handling
- Cloud resource tagging
- Asset lifecycle states
- Criticality rating logic
- Inventory reconciliation
- Automated audits
- Ownership verification
Module 6. Verifying A.9.1 Access Control
Automate validation of user access rights, authentication methods, and session policies.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access tests
- MFA enforcement checks
- Session timeout rules
- Password complexity bots
- Credential rotation checks
- Privileged account scans
- Access review automation
- Just-in-time access
- Session logging sufficiency
- Brute force protection
- Account lockout logic
- Access revocation speed
Module 7. Monitoring A.12.6 Tech Vulnerability Mgmt
Build automated checks for patch status, vulnerability scans, and remediation tracking.
12 chapters in this module
- Patch cycle validation
- CVSS scoring logic
- Scan frequency checks
- False positive handling
- Remediation SLA tracking
- Escalation path rules
- Asset coverage verification
- Zero-day response checks
- Patch rollback logic
- Automated suppression rules
- Reporting completeness
- Vendor patch validation
Module 8. Auditing A.14.1 Secure Dev Lifecycle
Embed security testing into CI/CD pipelines using ISO 27001-aligned validation points.
12 chapters in this module
- Secure coding policy checks
- Code review automation
- SAST integration
- DAST trigger logic
- Pen test scheduling
- Backlog tracking rules
- Security requirement traceability
- Threat modeling input
- Release gate conditions
- Bug severity mapping
- Remediation tracking
- Compliance gate logic
Module 9. Validating A.18.1 Compliance Review
Automate internal audit readiness checks and continuous compliance monitoring.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit schedule validation
- Checklist automation
- Finding tracking logic
- Remediation verification
- Control effectiveness scoring
- Internal report generation
- External audit prep
- Gap detection bots
- Trend analysis rules
- Benchmark comparisons
- Automated escalation
- Corrective action tracking
Module 10. Building Reusable Evidence Packs
Create modular, version-controlled documentation sets that satisfy auditor follow-ups.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence taxonomy design
- Version-controlled templates
- Automated screen capture
- Data export validation
- Timestamp verification
- Chain of custody logic
- Reviewer assignment
- Feedback loop integration
- Cross-control reuse
- Format standardization
- Retention automation
- Retrieval optimization
Module 11. Anticipating Auditor Follow-Ups
Use control mastery to predict and prepare for common audit challenges.
12 chapters in this module
- Common finding patterns
- Control ambiguity handling
- Evidence sufficiency rules
- Scope boundary questions
- Implementation depth tests
- Sampling method awareness
- Process vs tech gaps
- Temporal compliance checks
- Outsourced control logic
- Third-party evidence rules
- Exception justification
- Trend response readiness
Module 12. Integrating Mastery into Daily Work
Embed ISO 27001 logic into test planning, standups, and delivery rhythms.
12 chapters in this module
- Sprint planning alignment
- Backlog refinement input
- Test case prioritization
- Definition of done update
- Standup reporting
- Risk board integration
- Stakeholder updates
- Cross-team coordination
- Incident response role
- Change advisory input
- Policy review contribution
- Maturity assessment input
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new systems under ISO 27001
- Preparing for internal compliance audits
- Responding to auditor follow-up requests
- Contributing to remediation plans
Before vs. after
Before
Testing runs in parallel to compliance, with limited insight into control intent or auditor expectations.
After
Testing is the frontline of compliance validation , precise, proactive, and built on unshakeable framework mastery.
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, designed to fit around delivery cycles , total 36 hours over 6, 8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without deliberate mastery, automation testing remains reactive, repeating work when auditors ask follow-ups or controls shift. Missed opportunities to influence design upstream lead to slower sign-offs and diminished technical authority.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses offer high-level overviews. This course delivers engineer-grade command of ISO 27001 with test-specific examples, reusable artefacts, and implementation logic you can apply tomorrow.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or policy-focused?
It’s technical. You’ll learn how to translate ISO 27001 controls into test logic, evidence validation, and automation scripts.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get templates I can use at work?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable templates and worked examples tailored to ISO 27001 control validation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit around delivery cycles , total 36 hours over 6, 8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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144 chapters·
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