A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Software Engineers Delivering Secure Systems
Build compliant, production-ready security artefacts the first time, every time
$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.
Avoid last-minute compliance revisions slowing your deployment
The situation this course is for
Engineers spend days reworking documents because security controls weren't mapped clearly the first time, creating delays even when the system works perfectly.
Who this is for
Software engineers in regulated environments who own or contribute to compliance-critical deliverables and want to get it right the first time
Who this is not for
Those looking for high-level awareness training or non-technical overviews of ISO 27001
What you walk away with
- Produce complete and defensible ISO 27001 control documentation on first submission
- Map technical implementations directly to Annex A controls without ambiguity
- Anticipate auditor questions and embed answers in initial artefacts
- Reduce revision cycles on SoA and risk treatment plans by 80% or more
- Integrate compliance evidence collection into CI/CD pipelines
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to ISO 27001 in Software Development
Understand how ISO 27001 applies directly to code, infrastructure, and deployment workflows in engineering teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Why ISO 27001 matters for developers
- Difference between policy and implementation
- Mapping code ownership to control responsibility
- Compliance as code: early patterns
- Roles: who does what in a tech-heavy assessment
- Auditor expectations for technical teams
- Common misconceptions engineers have
- How frameworks reduce rather than slow work
- Integrating ISO 27001 into sprint planning
- From requirement to artefact: a timeline
- Key documentation touchpoints
- Avoiding over-documentation traps
Module 2. Control Mapping for Developers
Learn how to trace technical decisions directly to ISO 27001 Annex A controls with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Annex A vs. SoA: what you need to know
- Control 5.1 to code ownership
- Access logs and A.9.2.3
- Encryption standards and A.8.2.3
- Change management and A.12.1.2
- Version control and audit readiness
- User provisioning patterns
- Session timeout implementation
- Logging levels that satisfy A.12.4
- How much evidence is enough
- Avoiding false positives in control checks
- Documenting exceptions cleanly
Module 3. Risk Treatment Plans That Stick
Build treatment plans that are technically accurate and auditor-ready from day one.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing risk statements developers trust
- Avoiding generic 'likelihood and impact' traps
- Technical mitigations vs. paperwork fixes
- How to justify 'accept' decisions
- Escalating what you can't fix
- Linking Jira tickets to risk registers
- Automating evidence for ongoing reviews
- Time-based risk treatments
- Documentation templates that scale
- Peer review workflows for risk plans
- Common flaws in engineering-led treatments
- From patch to permanent control
Module 4. Statement of Applicability (SoA) for Engineering Teams
Craft a SoA that reflects real system behavior, not idealized assumptions.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of the SoA in audits
- How engineers influence scope
- Documenting exclusions honestly
- Linking architecture diagrams to controls
- Versioning the SoA with deployments
- Automated SoA updates via pipeline
- Handling inherited platform risks
- Cloud provider responsibilities
- When to say 'not applicable'
- Cross-team alignment on SoA entries
- Review cycles with compliance partners
- Living SoA vs. static document
Module 5. Evidence Collection in Development Workflows
Embed compliance evidence gathering into existing engineering processes without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Logging for compliance and debugging
- Retention policies aligned with audits
- Access reviews in IAM systems
- Automated screenshots for periodic checks
- Exporting logs in auditor-friendly formats
- Timestamp consistency across systems
- Using CI/CD logs as evidence
- Container image provenance
- SBOMs and control mapping
- Backup verification logs
- Secure storage of evidence
- Chain of custody for digital artefacts
Module 6. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Bring ISO 27001 thinking into design, build, test, and release phases.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling at inception
- Security requirements in user stories
- Architecture review checklists
- Compliance gates in CI/CD
- Static analysis and A.8.2.1
- Dependency scanning workflows
- Secrets management in pipelines
- Peer review standards for security
- Pen testing integration points
- Bug bounties and internal reporting
- Patch deployment timelines
- Post-mortems with compliance impact
Module 7. Access Control Implementation
Design and document access controls that satisfy both functional needs and audit requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access design
- Principle of least privilege in practice
- Just-in-time access patterns
- Multi-factor enforcement logs
- Privileged account monitoring
- Session duration limits
- Break-glass account documentation
- Access review automation
- Integration with directory services
- Handling contractor access
- Segregation of duties in dev teams
- Audit trail content for access events
Module 8. Encryption and Data Protection
Implement encryption in ways that align with ISO 27001 and are defensible in review.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification levels
- At-rest encryption standards
- In-transit best practices
- Key management responsibilities
- HSM integration patterns
- Key rotation automation
- Data residency and logging
- Encryption for backups
- Client-side encryption use cases
- Certificate lifecycle management
- Key compromise response plan
- Documentation for cryptosystems
Module 9. Incident Response Readiness
Prepare technical systems and documentation to support fast, compliant incident resolution.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining security incidents
- Detection logging standards
- Alerting workflows with audit trail
- Incident classification schema
- Escalation paths for engineers
- Forensic data preservation
- Containment documentation
- Post-incident evidence packaging
- Lessons learned with compliance input
- Simulated drills for audit proof
- Communication protocols during response
- Linking incidents to control gaps
Module 10. Vendor and Third-Party Risk from a Developer’s View
Assess external components and services through the lens of ISO 27001 compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating SaaS providers
- API security considerations
- Subprocessor transparency
- Right to audit clauses
- Third-party code in repos
- License compliance tracking
- Open source risk scoring
- Supply chain attacks and controls
- Pen testing third-party systems
- Contractual obligations as code
- Documentation of due diligence
- Ongoing monitoring strategies
Module 11. Continuous Improvement and Internal Audits
Turn feedback from audits into system improvements, not rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Preparing for internal audits
- Common findings in tech teams
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Turning findings into backlog items
- Metrics that show improvement
- Automated compliance checks
- Benchmarking against peer teams
- Updating controls with system changes
- Versioning control documentation
- Feedback loops with compliance teams
- Audit simulation workflows
- Celebrating closed findings
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance at Scale
Keep systems compliant as they grow and evolve, without adding overhead.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance in cloud-native environments
- Auto-remediation patterns
- Policy as code frameworks
- Drift detection systems
- Compliance scorecards
- Developer self-service portals
- Training onboarding for new hires
- Knowledge transfer best practices
- Handling leadership changes
- Surviving team reorgs
- Scaling documentation with growth
- Long-term artefact ownership
How this maps to your situation
- Delivering a new system under ISO 27001 review
- Responding to auditor findings on technical controls
- Integrating compliance into CI/CD pipelines
- Reducing rework on risk treatment plans
Before vs. after
Before
Spending extra cycles revising compliance documentation after peer review or audit feedback
After
Submitting technically accurate, auditor-ready ISO 27001 artefacts the first time, every time
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 3-4 hours per module, designed to be consumed alongside active projects.
If nothing changes
Continuing to treat compliance as downstream paperwork leads to rework, delays in deployment, and being bypassed in high-visibility projects where first-time accuracy is expected.
How this compares to the alternatives
Most ISO 27001 training targets compliance officers with abstract overviews. This course is built for engineers who must implement controls correctly and prove it, giving you a rare edge in projects where technical accuracy and audit readiness intersect.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or policy-focused?
It's technical. Every module ties ISO 27001 controls directly to implementation decisions, code patterns, and system documentation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass an audit?
Yes, by helping you produce artefacts that don’t get kicked back. The course teaches how to get it right the first time, which is what auditors notice.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to be consumed alongside active projects..
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