A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Global GTM Alliance Leaders
Turn co-sell security alignment into a strategic advantage.
$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.
Security reviews slowing down co-sell deals?
The situation this course is for
Most alliance teams treat ISO 27001 as a checklist at the end. The best embed it in motion, using it to accelerate trust and reduce friction earlier in the cycle.
Who this is for
Senior alliance, GTM, or partner leaders operating at scale with cloud providers where security alignment impacts deal speed and scope.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors new to alliance roles or practitioners focused solely on internal audits without go-to-market integration.
What you walk away with
- Proactively structure co-sell engagements with ISO 27001 controls mapped to joint deliverables
- Reduce rework by aligning the firm and Google Cloud teams on control ownership upfront
- Demonstrate compliance posture in terms leadership and partners trust
- Turn security alignment into a clean, repeatable part of motion , not a last-minute gate
- Earn recognition for work that previously only surfaced during audit cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 in Partner-Led GTM
How ISO 27001 applies specifically to joint go-to-market efforts between firms like the firm and cloud providers. Focus on shared responsibility models and control boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
- What is an Information Security Management System
- ISO 27001 scope in co-sell engagements
- Shared responsibility model with cloud partners
- Defining information assets in joint deals
- Role of the alliance leader in security planning
- Why compliance accelerates deal velocity
- Common misalignments in partner security
- How Google Cloud expects partners to govern
- Baseline expectations for co-sell security
- Control ownership across organizations
- Security in commercial vs technical layers
- Early signals of compliance friction
Module 2. Building the Foundation: Leadership Commitment
Establishing tone from the top within alliance structures. Demonstrating commitment across organizations to support the ISMS.
12 chapters in this module
- Leadership's role in security alignment
- Securing cross-firm sponsorship
- Joint security policy statements
- Aligning executive incentives
- Communicating program intent
- Accountability in multi-vendor teams
- Measuring leadership engagement
- Documenting decision authority
- Creating shared security goals
- Managing differing risk appetites
- Escalation paths for security disputes
- Building trust before audits begin
Module 3. Scope Definition Across Partner Boundaries
Defining the boundaries and applicability of ISO 27001 in a distributed, co-delivered environment.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope with external partners
- Mapping systems across organizations
- Identifying shared and separate controls
- Customer data flow in co-sell deals
- Where the firm responsibility ends
- Google Cloud control boundaries
- Joint process mapping techniques
- Exclusion justification best practices
- Documentation for cross-company review
- Managing scope creep in alliances
- Visualizing control handoffs
- Common scope gaps in co-delivery
Module 4. Risk Assessment in Joint Environments
Conducting risk assessments that reflect shared responsibilities and distributed systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling across organizations
- Asset valuation in partner ecosystems
- Vulnerability ownership assignment
- Risk criteria alignment with partners
- Using NIST CSF to strengthen ISO 27001
- Documenting shared risk registers
- Consistency in risk scoring methods
- Third-party risk in co-sell delivery
- Regulatory pressure on joint services
- Influence of customer security demands
- Time to remediate across orgs
- Metrics that show joint progress
Module 5. Organizational Controls Across Teams
Implementing A.5 through A.8 controls in multi-company teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Security policies for partner teams
- Onboarding joint team members
- Confidentiality agreements across orgs
- Remote working security standards
- Clear roles in shared projects
- Managing contractor access
- Information classification in co-sell
- Labeling data across organizations
- Handling confidential proposals
- Secure communication channels
- Mobile device policies with partners
- Exit procedures across teams
Module 6. Access Management in Co-Delivery
Applying A.9 controls where teams from different companies need access to shared systems.
12 chapters in this module
- User access provisioning across firms
- Role-based access in joint projects
- Privileged access in co-managed systems
- Password policies across platforms
- Multi-factor authentication standards
- Reviewing access across organizations
- Segregation of duties challenges
- Just-in-time access for partners
- Monitoring cross-company access
- Access revocation timelines
- Audit trail coordination
- Managing access drift
Module 7. Cryptographic Controls for Data in Motion
Ensuring strong encryption across distributed data flows.
12 chapters in this module
- Data encryption in transit standards
- Key management across organizations
- TLS configuration best practices
- Protecting data in APIs
- Encryption for cloud storage links
- Secure file transfer between firms
- End-to-end encryption requirements
- Customer data protection obligations
- Managing encryption exceptions
- Certificate lifecycle coordination
- Trust boundaries in encrypted systems
- Auditing crypto control effectiveness
Module 8. Physical and Environmental Security
Clarifying responsibilities for physical security in co-sell delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Physical access to customer sites
- the firm team responsibilities
- Google Cloud data center standards
- Hardware security in joint deployments
- Secure disposal of co-used devices
- Environmental controls in edge setups
- Visitor management across locations
- Protecting diagnostics and logs
- Secure staging environments
- Mobile team security practices
- Securing remote delivery kits
- Tracking physical assets across teams
Module 9. Operations Security in Partner Ecosystems
Implementing A.12 controls where operations span multiple organizations.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management across firms
- Configuration standards for joint systems
- Backup coordination between teams
- Malware protection in shared environments
- Logging and monitoring integration
- Incident response playbooks with partners
- Business continuity testing together
- Problem management across orgs
- Help desk coordination
- Timezone-aware operations
- Shared on-call rotations
- Documentation standards across teams
Module 10. Supplier Relationship Security
Managing A.13 and A.15 controls when working with Google Cloud and other partners.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining security expectations in contracts
- Reviewing Google Cloud's ISO 27001 report
- Managing subcontractor obligations
- Service provider control assessments
- Right to audit clauses
- Security in joint support agreements
- Continuous monitoring of suppliers
- Managing risks in API integrations
- Update cadence alignment
- Patch management across vendors
- Exit strategies for partner relationships
- Documenting supplier oversight
Module 11. Incident Management Across Boundaries
Coordinating A.16 controls when incidents involve multiple organizations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident scope with partners
- Notification timelines across orgs
- Joint root cause analysis
- Customer communication alignment
- Regulatory reporting responsibilities
- Post-mortem collaboration
- Evidence preservation across systems
- Legal considerations in joint incidents
- Tabletop exercises with partners
- Cross-company war room setup
- Sharing lessons learned
- Updating playbooks together
Module 12. Continuous Improvement in Alliance Security
Using internal audits and management reviews to strengthen partner security over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Planning joint internal audits
- Conducting cross-company assessments
- Management review meetings
- Tracking metrics across orgs
- Improving controls together
- Sharing audit findings securely
- Benchmarking against peers
- Maintaining alignment over time
- Updating playbooks with lessons
- Scaling success across deals
- Building reference architectures
- Positioning security as strategic
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for a joint ISO 27001 audit with Google Cloud
- Onboarding a new co-sell deal requiring compliance alignment
- Responding to a customer security questionnaire
- Improving internal processes to reduce compliance friction
Before vs. after
Before
Security integration happens late in the co-sell cycle, creating delays and rework.
After
Compliance is embedded early, creating smoother execution and leadership visibility.
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 for execution, not theory.
If nothing changes
Without structured alignment, security becomes a bottleneck , deals slow down, audit findings accumulate, and high-impact work stays uncredited.
How this compares to the alternatives
Most ISO 27001 courses focus on standalone implementations. This course is built specifically for alliance leaders who need to integrate security across firms , not just follow generic frameworks.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It’s designed for leaders who need to bridge technical rigor and strategic motion , not engineers implementing controls, but those ensuring alignment across teams.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this to other cloud alliances?
Yes , while grounded in the the firm-Google Cloud context, the control mapping methods transfer to AWS, Azure, and other ecosystems.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module , designed for execution, not theory..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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