A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Software Development Engineer in Test Roles
Build unshakable command of the ISO 27001 framework within your current engineering context
$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
Software Development Engineer in Test working in regulated or compliance-forward environments who needs to align test design with formal security frameworks
Who this is not for
Executives seeking board-level summaries, consultants selling ISO 27001 projects, or auditors focused solely on gap reporting
What you walk away with
- Map ISO 27001 controls directly to testable conditions in development environments
- Produce audit-ready test reports with framework-aligned rationale
- Design repeatable test suites that validate compliance across multiple systems
- Speak confidently with security and compliance teams using precise control language
- Reduce rework by baking ISO 27001 requirements into test planning from day one
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 in Engineering Contexts
Break down the structure of ISO 27001 with a focus on how clauses and controls apply specifically to software testing and development workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Introduction to ISO 27001
- Core principles for engineers
- Information security in test environments
- Control objectives demystified
- Clause 4 overview
- Clause 5 leadership alignment
- Clause 6 risk-based thinking
- Clause 7 support infrastructure
- Clause 8 operational planning
- Clause 9 performance evaluation
- Clause 10 improvement cycle
- Engineer-specific use cases
Module 2. Control Mapping for Test Design
Learn how to translate high-level ISO 27001 controls into actionable, testable conditions for automated and manual test suites.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying relevant Annex A controls
- Mapping controls to test scenarios
- Control 5.1 policies
- Control 5.2 roles and responsibilities
- Control 5.3 inventory of assets
- Control 5.4 acceptable use
- Control 5.5 access control policy
- Control 5.6 secure authentication
- Control 5.7 cryptography
- Control 5.8 classification of information
- Control 5.9 labeling
- Control 5.10 handling of assets
Module 3. Integrating Compliance into CI/CD
Embed compliance checks directly into pipelines using ISO 27001 as a design reference for automated validation gates.
12 chapters in this module
- CI/CD fundamentals
- Shift-left compliance
- Automated control validation
- Static analysis integration
- Dynamic scanning triggers
- Policy-as-code foundations
- Using YAML for control checks
- Enforcing access policies
- Logging and monitoring hooks
- Fail-safe configurations
- Pipeline audit trails
- Versioning compliance rules
Module 4. Designing Test Cases for Security Controls
Create precise, evidence-backed test cases that validate compliance with ISO 27001 without slowing down delivery cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Test case structure
- Inputs and expected outputs
- Validating access controls
- Testing encryption implementation
- User role validation
- Session management checks
- Password policy enforcement
- Multi-factor testing
- Audit logging verification
- Data handling checks
- Network segmentation tests
- Incident response readiness
Module 5. Producing Audit-Ready Outputs
Generate clear, defensible documentation that satisfies internal and external auditors while maintaining engineering integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence types for ISO 27001
- Screenshots with context
- Log excerpts
- Configuration files
- Test execution records
- Sign-off workflows
- Version-controlled reports
- Timestamped validation
- Cross-reference matrices
- Executive summaries
- Annotating control coverage
- Avoiding common auditor objections
Module 6. Managing Exceptions and Gaps
Handle deviations from ISO 27001 controls with formal justification and temporary mitigation plans.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying control gaps
- Risk acceptance documentation
- Temporary bypass procedures
- Escalation paths
- Management review inputs
- Exception tracking
- Mitigation timelines
- Compensating controls
- Review cycles
- Residual risk assessment
- Reporting to compliance teams
- Closing exceptions
Module 7. Stakeholder Communication
Communicate effectively with security, compliance, and audit teams using shared ISO 27001 language and reference points.
12 chapters in this module
- Speaking compliance language
- Translating technical findings
- Preparing for audit interviews
- Responding to requests
- Documenting control implementation
- Clarifying scope boundaries
- Justifying test coverage
- Handling follow-ups
- Escalation protocols
- Collaborative tools
- Meeting templates
- Status reporting
Module 8. Maintaining Control Over Time
Ensure ongoing compliance through versioned test suites, scheduled revalidation, and change impact analysis.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management
- Control revalidation intervals
- Versioning test artefacts
- Impact of code changes
- Configuration drift detection
- Scheduled audits
- Automated reassessment
- Update coordination
- Documentation updates
- Team handovers
- Knowledge retention
- Continuous improvement
Module 9. Vendor and Third-Party Integrations
Validate that external components and APIs comply with ISO 27001 requirements as part of end-to-end testing.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk
- API security checks
- SaaS compliance
- Contractual obligations
- Data transfer checks
- Authentication integration
- Audit scope boundaries
- Penetration test coordination
- Vendor documentation review
- Subprocessor tracking
- Right-to-audit clauses
- Reporting dependencies
Module 10. Security Testing at Scale
Apply ISO 27001 principles across multiple systems, environments, and deployment targets without duplication.
12 chapters in this module
- Test environment management
- Environment parity
- Parallel testing
- Centralized logging
- Distributed access controls
- Global vs local policies
- Scalable test frameworks
- Parameterized test design
- Modular control checks
- Cross-system validation
- Consistency auditing
- Efficiency benchmarks
Module 11. Preparing for Internal and External Audits
Anticipate auditor questions and streamline evidence collection using pre-built templates and checklists.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit preparation cycle
- Evidence checklists
- Common auditor questions
- Mock audit walkthrough
- Document organization
- Stakeholder briefings
- Finding response strategy
- Corrective action planning
- Follow-up timelines
- Audit communication
- Evidence delivery
- Post-audit review
Module 12. Building a Repeatable Compliance Practice
Turn one-off compliance efforts into a sustainable, organization-wide capability that compounds with each project.
12 chapters in this module
- Template creation
- Playbook development
- Knowledge transfer
- Onboarding new teams
- Standardized workflows
- Toolchain integration
- Training modules
- Feedback loops
- Maturity assessment
- Scaling best practices
- Lessons learned
- Next steps
How this maps to your situation
- Early-stage compliance integration in test design
- Mid-cycle validation and control testing
- Pre-audit readiness and evidence preparation
- Post-deployment maintenance and revalidation
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance testing feels reactive, fragmented, and dependent on external guidance
After
You lead with confidence, producing structured, evidence-backed validation that aligns with ISO 27001 from the start
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 4 hours per module, designed to fit within evening or weekend blocks over a 3-week period.
If nothing changes
Without deliberate integration of compliance into testing workflows, teams risk repeated audit findings, delayed certifications, and increased rework cycles that erode delivery velocity.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews or auditor-focused training, this course is built specifically for engineers who need to implement and validate ISO 27001 controls within test infrastructure, giving you practical, role-specific fluency that standard courses overlook.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for auditors or compliance officers?
No. It's designed specifically for engineers and technical testers who need to validate ISO 27001 compliance in development and test environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need prior ISO 27001 experience?
No. The course starts from first principles and builds up to advanced application in engineering contexts.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4 hours per module, designed to fit within evening or weekend blocks over a 3-week period..
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