A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Software Engineers in Tech
Build command over information security frameworks from your code to compliance boundary
$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 engineer in a regulated tech environment seeking to lead on compliance architecture decisions
Who this is not for
Engineers looking for introductory security training or certification prep without practical framework application
What you walk away with
- Map ISO 27001 controls directly to code-level implementations
- Own the narrative in audit walkthroughs with artefacts rooted in development
- Anticipate control requirements during design phase, not after
- Translate compliance needs into developer-friendly specifications
- Become the go-to reference on ISO 27001 within your engineering team
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. ISO 27001 Foundations for Developers
Understand how the standard maps to software systems, not just policy documents. Learn the clauses that directly impact development workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Clause 4 context in software organizations
- Security ownership in distributed codebases
- Defining information assets in code
- Development team roles in ISMS
- Scope determination for agile teams
- Compliance boundaries in microservices
- Linking code repos to asset registers
- Change control and versioning alignment
- Development lifecycle integration points
- Secure coding policy baseline
- Open source use and compliance tracking
- Incident response for dev teams
Module 2. Control Mapping to Development Workflows
Translate high-level controls into specific, actionable development practices with traceable outputs.
12 chapters in this module
- A.5.15 Conformity with licensing
- A.7.10 Secure coding guidelines
- A.8.25 Code review standards
- A.8.28 Change logging practices
- A.8.31 Deployment integrity
- A.8.34 Secure API design
- A.8.35 Input validation rules
- A.8.36 Error handling norms
- A.9.1 Authentication in code
- A.9.2 Session management
- A.10.1 Encryption implementation
- A.10.2 Key management
Module 3. Documentation from Code
Generate compliant documentation automatically or semi-automatically using development outputs.
12 chapters in this module
- Source code as control evidence
- Generating SoA from commit logs
- Automated policy exception tracking
- CI/CD pipeline compliance markers
- Dependency scanning reports
- SCA tool integration points
- Automated control assertions
- Audit trail generation from Git
- Versioned control mappings
- Compliance dashboards for devs
- Developer-facing checklist UI
- Tagging commits for audit
Module 4. Audit-Ready Artefacts
Build documentation packages that satisfy auditors while minimizing developer overhead.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA generation from codebase
- Security controls register
- Evidence collection framework
- Audit walkthrough scripts
- Dev team testimony preparation
- Control implementation proofs
- Gap analysis from code diffs
- Remediation tracking system
- Audit finding response templates
- Compliance sprint planning
- Pre-audit checklist automation
- Post-audit follow-up protocol
Module 5. Secure Development Lifecycle
Embed ISO 27001 requirements into SDLC phases from planning to decommissioning.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling integration
- Security requirements gathering
- Architecture review gates
- Code review compliance checks
- Static analysis baselines
- Dynamic testing thresholds
- Pen test coordination
- Bug bounty alignment
- Patch management timelines
- Vulnerability disclosure handling
- Incident simulation for devs
- Security champion roles
Module 6. Risk Assessment for Developers
Conduct meaningful risk assessments with technical depth and business context.
12 chapters in this module
- Asset identification in code
- Threat actor modeling for APIs
- Vulnerability prioritization matrix
- Impact scoring for data flows
- Likelihood estimation by layer
- Risk treatment options for devs
- Acceptance criteria for tech debt
- Transfer mechanisms in SaaS
- Avoidance through design patterns
- Mitigation via controls
- Residual risk documentation
- Risk register maintenance
Module 7. Third-Party Code and Compliance
Ensure compliance continuity across open source, libraries, and vendor SDKs.
12 chapters in this module
- License compliance tracking
- Open source risk scoring
- Third-party audit evidence
- Vendor security questionnaires
- API contract compliance
- SDK integration controls
- Cloud provider responsibility
- Shared security models
- Subprocessor vetting
- Dependency update protocols
- Zero-day response coordination
- Software bill of materials
Module 8. Change Management and Controls
Maintain compliance through rapid iteration and continuous deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- Change approval workflows
- Emergency deployment protocols
- Post-deployment verification
- Rollback compliance checks
- Version control tagging
- Peer review compliance
- Automated deployment gates
- Control validation scripts
- Configuration drift detection
- Backout procedure docs
- Change logging standards
- Audit trail completeness
Module 9. Incident Response for Development Teams
Align development practices with organizational incident response plans.
12 chapters in this module
- Developer roles in IR
- Code freeze procedures
- Log access for investigation
- Forensic data preservation
- Patch deployment urgency
- Vulnerability disclosure
- Post-mortem contribution
- Blameless reporting norms
- Production access control
- Security incident triage
- Threat intelligence sharing
- Lessons learned integration
Module 10. Compliance Communication for Engineers
Bridge the gap between technical work and compliance reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating code to policy
- Writing developer testimony
- Compliance presentation skills
- Explaining controls to auditors
- Documenting design decisions
- Creating evidence packages
- Handling auditor questions
- Cross-functional alignment
- Security narrative crafting
- Compliance storytelling
- Developing compliance vocabulary
- Engineer-to-auditor handoffs
Module 11. Continuous Improvement in Security
Apply ISO 27001's continual improvement cycle to development processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Metrics for security maturity
- Control effectiveness tracking
- Developer feedback loops
- Audit finding follow-up
- Lessons learned integration
- Security debt prioritization
- Improvement initiative planning
- DevSecOps cycle optimization
- Security KPIs for teams
- Maturity model progression
- Internal audit recommendations
- Corrective action tracking
Module 12. Leadership in Security Compliance
Step into a leadership role on compliance within your engineering organization.
12 chapters in this module
- Security champion programs
- Mentoring on controls
- Developing team standards
- Advocating for security
- Budgeting for compliance tools
- Hiring for security depth
- Setting security culture
- Measuring team maturity
- Cross-team influence
- Compliance roadmap planning
- Executive communication
- Future-proofing practices
How this maps to your situation
- When preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit
- During secure software design phase
- After a security finding in code review
- Before launching a new microservice
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance feels like a separate track, applied after development.
After
Security controls emerge naturally from the codebase, with clear audit trails and ownership.
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, designed to be completed alongside regular development work.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike certification prep courses, this focuses on practical implementation from a developer's perspective. Compared to general security training, it provides specific ISO 27001 control mapping to code-level practices.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for security engineers?
No. It's designed for software engineers in regulated environments who want to lead on compliance decisions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with certification exams?
The focus is practical implementation, not exam prep, though the knowledge supports CISSP, CISM, and CISA.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside regular development work..
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