A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Data Engineering Practitioners
Earn broader discretion in your current role by mastering compliance-critical data infrastructure delivery
$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.
Who this is for
Mid-career data engineer at a global systems integrator, working hands-on with DBT and compliance-adjacent data pipelines, aiming to increase influence without moving into management.
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, project managers without technical execution responsibility, or leaders seeking board-level compliance narratives.
What you walk away with
- Lead ISO 27001 control implementation within data layer design
- Own documentation and audit trail generation for data systems
- Make binding decisions on data access governance aligned to ISO 27001
- Be first assigned to compliance-critical pipeline upgrades
- Drive cross-functional alignment on data security artifacts
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of ISO 27001 in Data Systems
Establish baseline fluency in ISO 27001 clauses relevant to data architecture, access controls, and pipeline integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Information security principles
- Applicability of Annex A controls
- Data lifecycle mapping
- Control ownership models
- Compliance scope definition
- Risk assessment inputs
- Evidence requirements
- Audit trail fundamentals
- Control documentation standards
- Third-party data handling
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Incident response integration
Module 2. Control Mapping for DBT Workflows
Translate ISO 27001 controls into concrete DBT project structures, model annotations, and documentation outputs.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying controlled data assets
- Tagging sensitive models
- Access control enforcement
- Version control compliance
- Change management logging
- Schema migration tracking
- Role-based access in DBT
- Data ownership assertions
- Audit log integration
- Automated policy checks
- Control validation scripts
- Documentation generation
Module 3. Designing Compliant Data Pipelines
Architect end-to-end pipelines that satisfy ISO 27001 requirements for availability, integrity, and confidentiality.
12 chapters in this module
- Pipeline threat modeling
- Secure data ingestion patterns
- Masking and anonymization
- Data retention policies
- Backup and recovery design
- Immutable logging setup
- Pipeline monitoring configuration
- Failure mode compliance
- Access logging requirements
- Data provenance tracking
- Cross-environment consistency
- Compliance validation gates
Module 4. Ownership of the Statement of Applicability
Take full responsibility for creating and maintaining the SoA within data engineering contexts.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause relevance determination
- Justification drafting
- Control implementation status
- Exemption documentation
- Cross-team validation
- Version control for SoA
- Stakeholder review cycles
- Audit preparation inputs
- Control mapping templates
- Evidence compilation
- Continuous update workflows
- SoA integration with CI/CD
Module 5. Audit-Ready Artifact Generation
Produce documentation packages that pass internal and external review cycles on first submission.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope alignment
- Evidence collection planning
- Control mapping matrices
- Process diagrams creation
- Policy-template adaptation
- Interview preparation materials
- Finding response templates
- Remediation tracking
- Historical compliance logs
- Vendor audit support
- Cross-functional sign-off workflows
- Automated reporting tools
Module 6. Governance Integration with Engineering Workflows
Embed compliance checks directly into development pipelines and deployment routines.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-commit hooks setup
- CI/CD gate implementation
- Policy-as-code tools
- Automated control validation
- Compliance linting
- Security scanning integration
- Pull request checks
- Control impact analysis
- Change advisory board inputs
- Deployment freeze protocols
- Rollback compliance
- Post-deployment audit trails
Module 7. Data Access Control Implementation
Design and enforce granular access policies aligned with ISO 27001 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Role definition framework
- Attribute-based access control
- Data classification schema
- Access request workflows
- Review cycle automation
- Segregation of duties
- Privileged access management
- Access logging standards
- Just-in-time provisioning
- Audit trail generation
- Anomaly detection rules
- Revocation protocols
Module 8. Incident Response Readiness
Ensure data systems support fast, compliant response to security events.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification schema
- Data breach detection
- Containment workflows
- Forensic data preservation
- Notification protocols
- Regulator reporting inputs
- Root cause analysis templates
- Post-mortem documentation
- System recovery validation
- Compliance impact assessment
- Stakeholder communication
- Lessons learned integration
Module 9. Vendor and Third-Party Compliance
Extend control frameworks to external data providers and integrations.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor risk assessment
- Due diligence checklists
- Contractual compliance clauses
- Audit right negotiation
- Third-party control validation
- Data processing agreements
- Subprocessor oversight
- Compliance monitoring
- Performance drift detection
- Exit strategy planning
- Liability mapping
- Cross-border data flow rules
Module 10. Continuous Compliance Monitoring
Implement systems that maintain compliance status between audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Control effectiveness metrics
- Automated compliance checks
- Drift detection alerts
- Policy deviation tracking
- Remediation workflows
- Dashboard design
- Executive reporting
- Trend analysis
- Compliance health scoring
- Control ownership rotation
- Lifecycle management
- Compliance debt tracking
Module 11. Cross-Functional Leadership in Compliance Rollouts
Lead coordination across security, infrastructure, and audit teams without formal authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Influence without authority
- Alignment meeting facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Consensus building
- Communication templates
- Progress tracking
- Escalation protocols
- Shared ownership models
- Documentation standards
- Feedback integration
- Change adoption metrics
Module 12. Building Reusable Compliance Assets
Create templates, scripts, and playbooks that compound across engagements.
12 chapters in this module
- Template library creation
- Script automation
- Playbook documentation
- Reusable control mappings
- Custom policy generation
- Training material development
- Knowledge transfer
- Onboarding integration
- Version control practices
- Feedback loops
- Asset retirement
- Continuous improvement
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing ISO 27001 controls in DBT environments
- Leading compliance artifact creation for data systems
- Expanding decision rights on data governance matters
- Becoming the default owner for compliance-critical data projects
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance tasks are reactive, assigned, and require frequent escalation.
After
You proactively own and drive compliance implementation within data engineering, with clear authority and reusable systems.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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, with self-paced access and lifetime updates.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat compliance as a separate track risks ceding influence to auditors and security teams, limiting your scope to execution-only tasks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic compliance courses focus on policy or audit preparation. This course is specific to data engineers implementing ISO 27001 through DBT and pipeline engineering, where real control decisions are made.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or conceptual?
It is technical, focused on implementing controls within data pipelines and DBT projects, not executive overviews or policy writing.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me get certified?
It prepares you to implement ISO 27001 in practice, not pass an exam. Certification is a separate process.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with self-paced access and lifetime updates..
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