A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for SAP Master Data Management Practitioners
Build verifiable information security controls into core data governance workflows
$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.
Invisible work in data governance rarely gets recognized at leadership level
The situation this course is for
Strong technical execution in SAP master data management often happens below the executive line, despite being foundational to compliance and risk readiness. Without clear pathways to visibility, even critical work stays operational rather than strategic.
Who this is for
Senior data governance practitioner in a global services firm, focused on SAP, with exposure to compliance frameworks and audit cycles
Who this is not for
Entry-level data clerks, consultants selling generic ISO 27001 templates, or security generalists with no SAP data governance experience
What you walk away with
- Produce ISO 27001 control documentation that reflects actual SAP data workflows
- Gain recognition from leadership for compliance contributions that were previously invisible
- Lead cross-functional alignment on data access and ownership without escalation
- Deliver audit responses with confidence, using traceable mappings from policy to system configuration
- Position yourself as the internal subject matter expert on integrated data governance and information security
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 in SAP-Centric Environments
Establish the foundational link between SAP master data structures and ISO 27001 control domains, focusing on data classification, access control, and change management.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping SAP data types to ISO 27001 asset categories
- Role-based access in SAP and Annex A.9
- Data lifecycle stages in ISO 27001 context
- Aligning SAP organizational structure with ISMS scope
- Documenting data custodianship in SAP contexts
- Control objectives for master data integrity
- Integrating GRC modules with ISO 27001 reporting
- Change control workflows and compliance alignment
- Audit trails in SAP for compliance evidence
- Identifying data owners in complex SAP landscapes
- Linking master data changes to risk assessments
- Building compliance narratives from SAP logs
Module 2. Defining the ISMS Scope Around SAP Data
Narrow the ISO 27001 scope to core SAP master data domains, material, vendor, customer, and financial, ensuring focus and audit efficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying critical SAP modules for scope inclusion
- Excluding non-relevant systems without weakening posture
- Boundary definition with global SAP landscapes
- Stakeholder alignment on scope documentation
- SAP client architecture and logical segmentation
- Mapping business processes to data sensitivity
- Justifying scope decisions to internal auditors
- Documenting data flows in SAP-centric ISMS
- Handling cross-module data dependencies
- Maintaining scope during system upgrades
- Version control for scope documentation
- Linking scope to executive reporting
Module 3. Risk Assessment Grounded in SAP Data Practices
Perform ISO 27001 risk assessments using real SAP data access patterns, change requests, and role design rather than hypothetical threat models.
12 chapters in this module
- Extracting risk indicators from SAP logs
- Identifying high-risk data changes in SAP
- Role explosion and access control risks
- Vendor master data modification risks
- Customer data exposure scenarios
- Data segregation in SAP environments
- Change request abuse patterns
- Mapping RFC access to ISO 27001 threats
- Quantifying data breach likelihood in SAP
- Risk treatment options for SAP-specific issues
- Documenting risk decisions with SAP evidence
- Review cycles aligned with SAP transports
Module 4. Control Mapping for SAP Access and Change Management
Translate ISO 27001 Annex A controls into SAP-specific configurations, authorizations, and audit procedures.
12 chapters in this module
- SAP role design and A.9.2.3 compliance
- User provisioning workflows and A.7.1.2
- SAP transport management as change control
- Dual control in master data updates
- Emergency access (Firecall) governance
- Segregation of duties in SAP
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Session timeout settings in SAP GUI
- Monitoring privileged transactions
- Logging configuration for compliance
- Integrating SAP alerts with SIEM
- Documenting control implementation
Module 5. Building the Statement of Applicability
Create a living SoA that reflects actual SAP data governance practices, not generic templates.
12 chapters in this module
- Justifying control inclusions with SAP evidence
- Excluding irrelevant controls with rationale
- Linking SAP authorizations to control decisions
- Versioning the SoA with SAP changes
- Presenting SoA to auditors with confidence
- Automating SoA updates from SAP metadata
- Handling auditor follow-ups on SAP gaps
- Using the SoA as a training tool
- Stakeholder sign-off workflows
- Integrating SoA with SAP project lifecycle
- Audit trail alignment with SoA claims
- Maintaining living documentation
Module 6. Audit Preparation Using SAP Evidence
Turn routine SAP tasks into audit-ready outputs, reducing last-minute scrambling.
12 chapters in this module
- Extracting user access reports from SAP
- Generating SoD violation reports
- Change request log compilation
- Proving regular access reviews
- Documenting emergency access reviews
- Data retention compliance in SAP
- Exporting logs for external auditors
- Formatting evidence for ISO 27001 audits
- Cross-referencing SAP roles with policies
- Responding to auditor queries in days
- Avoiding common SAP audit pitfalls
- Building a reusable audit package
Module 7. Security Awareness Tailored to SAP Roles
Design role-specific security training for SAP users, from data entry clerks to basis administrators.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying SAP user segments
- Customizing training content by role
- Phishing simulations for SAP users
- SAP password policy enforcement
- Training on data classification in SAP
- Reporting suspicious activity in SAP
- Role-based training frequency
- Tracking completion in SAP systems
- Integrating training with role requests
- Metrics for training effectiveness
- Reinforcement techniques for SAP users
- Documenting awareness for audits
Module 8. Integrating SAP into Incident Management
Ensure SAP is part of the organization's incident response plan, especially for data corruption or unauthorized changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying SAP-related incident types
- SAP logs for forensic investigations
- Role suspension procedures in SAP
- Data restore processes from SAP backups
- Coordinating IT and security teams on SAP incidents
- Documenting SAP-specific response steps
- Testing incident playbooks with SAP data
- Post-incident review for SAP events
- Improving controls after SAP incidents
- Reporting SAP incidents to management
- Linking to ISO 27001 A.16 controls
- Building SAP resilience into BCM
Module 9. Continuous Monitoring in SAP Environments
Implement ongoing checks for compliance drift in SAP master data and access controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated SoD checks in SAP
- User access review scheduling
- Role change detection alerts
- Unauthorized master data changes
- Monitoring sensitive transaction codes
- Threshold-based alerting in SAP
- Integrating with GRC platforms
- Monthly compliance dashboards
- Tracking open findings in SAP
- Automated evidence collection
- Escalation workflows for violations
- Trend analysis of SAP risks
Module 10. Management Review Using SAP Data
Create leadership-ready reports that demonstrate ISO 27001 compliance rooted in SAP operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive metrics from SAP logs
- Trend reporting on access reviews
- Benchmarking SoD violations over time
- SAP change management performance
- Incident trends in SAP systems
- Compliance gap heatmaps
- Risk treatment progress tracking
- Resource needs from SAP findings
- Linking SAP data to strategic goals
- Presentation templates for leadership
- Frequency of management reviews
- Action items from review meetings
Module 11. Improvement Planning Based on SAP Insights
Use SAP audit findings and control gaps to drive targeted improvements, not generic updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Prioritizing SAP-related corrective actions
- Root cause analysis of SAP control failures
- Change management process improvements
- Role redesign projects in SAP
- Automation of SAP compliance tasks
- Vendor master data validation rules
- Integrating SAP with identity governance
- Reducing manual access reviews
- Training improvements for SAP users
- System hardening for SAP databases
- Metrics for tracking improvement
- Closing the loop with auditors
Module 12. Sustaining ISO 27001 in Evolving SAP Landscapes
Maintain compliance through SAP upgrades, migrations, and organizational changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Change control during SAP upgrades
- ISO 27001 in S/4HANA transitions
- Cloud migration and compliance
- Outsourcing SAP support securely
- Third-party access governance
- M&A integration and SAP data
- Policy updates for new SAP modules
- Training new SAP teams
- Auditor communication during transitions
- Version control for compliance docs
- Continuous improvement culture
- Long-term roadmap for SAP security
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for first ISO 27001 audit in SAP environment
- Responding to auditor findings on access controls
- Leading compliance after organizational restructuring
- Driving data governance maturity in global SAP setup
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance work happens in isolation, with limited recognition from leadership despite heavy involvement in data governance and access control.
After
Strategic contributions to information security are visible, documented, and recognized, positioning you as a key enabler of ISO 27001 success in SAP environments.
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 to be completed at your pace over 6-8 weeks with full access for 12 months.
If nothing changes
Continuing with fragmented compliance efforts risks audit findings, increased scrutiny, and missed opportunities for professional visibility, especially as ISO 27001 becomes more integrated with core data governance in global firms.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 courses, this is built specifically for SAP master data practitioners, focusing on real system configurations, user roles, and compliance evidence that auditors accept. No theoretical frameworks without SAP context.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if my organization isn’t ISO 27001-certified yet?
Yes. The course helps you build compliance from the ground up, making certification smoother and ensuring your SAP data governance work is recognized early.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me get promoted?
By making your contributions visible and strategic, it positions you for leadership recognition and expanded mandate in information security and data governance.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed at your pace over 6-8 weeks with full access for 12 months..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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