A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Test Engineers in Automation Roles
Build trusted automation frameworks with confidence and direct ownership.
$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.
Stuck translating compliance requirements into working automation without recognition or sponsorship?
The situation this course is for
Most automation engineers spend cycles reworking scripts because controls aren’t mapped early or missed in audit handoffs. The result: invisible work, last-minute fire drills, and missed opportunities to lead.
Who this is for
Senior test or automation engineer in a regulated environment who ships code that touches compliance but isn’t formally recognized as a control owner.
Who this is not for
Entry-level testers, auditors without technical depth, or leaders seeking board-level narratives.
What you walk away with
- Produce a complete Statement of Applicability (SoA) for ISO 27001 in under 10 days
- Map automated test outputs directly to ISO 27001 control evidence packs
- Own the review and sign-off chain for control implementation in CI/CD pipelines
- Get first assignment on M&A technical integration teams needing compliance automation
- Build a reusable playbook that survives team turnover and leadership changes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 in Engineering Context
Learn how ISO 27001 applies specifically to software automation, testing pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 27001 means for automation engineers
- Control vs implementation: knowing the line
- The role of evidence in automated systems
- How regulators assess technical controls
- Mapping controls to CI/CD stages
- Common misinterpretations in technical teams
- The sponsor’s view of trust in automation
- Why traceability matters in audit logs
- Linking test coverage to control scope
- Defining completeness for automated controls
- Integrating policy with code-level checks
- Case study: failed handoff due to missing control context
Module 2. Building the Foundation: Information Assets
Identify and classify information assets in automated environments to anchor control mapping.
12 chapters in this module
- What counts as an information asset in automation
- Classifying data in flight and at rest
- Version-controlled assets and ownership
- Mapping assets to test environments
- Handling third-party data dependencies
- Asset registers that engineers actually use
- Automating asset discovery scripts
- Linking asset tags to control scope
- Privacy considerations in test data
- Exclusion justifications that stand up
- Maintaining asset accuracy over time
- Case study: asset gap in M&A integration
Module 3. Scoping Automation Systems Under ISO 27001
Define clear boundaries for automated systems to streamline certification and reduce audit burden.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining scope for automated pipelines
- Boundaries between tooling and business systems
- When to include orchestration layers
- Excluding legacy systems safely
- Documenting scope decisions technically
- How scope impacts control selection
- Common scope creep traps
- Versioning scope with pipeline updates
- Getting sponsor sign-off on technical scope
- Handling cross-system dependencies
- Audit expectations on scope evidence
- Case study: scope rejection in SOC 2 prep
Module 4. Control Mapping for Automated Testing
Link ISO 27001 controls directly to test cases, scripts, and monitoring outputs.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying applicable controls for automation
- Mapping control A.12.6 to CI/CD jobs
- Evidence requirements for patch management
- Linking test logs to A.12.4 controls
- Automating control compliance checks
- Maintaining mapping over time
- Handling control exceptions technically
- Peer review of control mappings
- Tools for visualizing control coverage
- Integrating control maps into runbooks
- Common gaps in technical mappings
- Case study: failed audit due to mapping drift
Module 5. Creating the Statement of Applicability
Develop a defensible SoA that reflects real technical implementation and earns sponsor trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of the SoA in technical teams
- Justifying inclusion of key controls
- Writing exclusions that stand up
- Linking SoA to actual automation
- Version control for SoA documents
- Getting sign-off from security leads
- Maintaining SoA during pipeline changes
- Tools for managing SoA updates
- Common review comments on SoA
- SoA as input to audit packs
- Integrating SoA with ticketing
- Case study: fast-tracked certification via clean SoA
Module 6. Evidence Generation in Automated Systems
Design audit-ready evidence that requires no rework and stands up to regulator scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- What auditors expect from automation teams
- Log retention policies and compliance
- Automated snapshotting of control states
- Time-stamping and chain of custody
- Storing evidence securely
- Access controls for audit reviewers
- Generating evidence on demand
- Integrating evidence collection into jobs
- Handling failed evidence generation
- Common evidence rejection reasons
- Tools for evidence validation
- Case study: regulator-accepted evidence pack
Module 7. Integrating Security Policies into Code
Embed ISO 27001 policy requirements directly into automation frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating policy into code rules
- Automated policy compliance checks
- Versioning policy implementations
- Handling policy exceptions
- Documenting policy deviations
- Linking code comments to policy clauses
- Peer review of policy implementations
- Updating policies in CI/CD
- Common policy gaps in automation
- Tools for policy validation
- Maintaining alignment over time
- Case study: failed audit due to policy drift
Module 8. Managing Third-Party Risks in Automation
Assess and control risks from open-source tools, APIs, and vendor platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying third-party components
- Vendor risk assessment for tools
- Licensing compliance in automation
- Tracking software bill of materials
- Managing API security risks
- Handling deprecated or unmaintained tools
- Audit expectations for third parties
- Maintaining vendor documentation
- Common third-party findings
- Tools for dependency tracking
- Automating risk assessments
- Case study: breach via outdated library
Module 9. Incident Response in Automated Environments
Design incident detection, response, and reporting processes for automated systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incidents in automation
- Logging and alerting frameworks
- Automated containment procedures
- Incident documentation standards
- Linking incidents to control gaps
- Reporting to security teams
- Post-mortem processes
- Updating controls after incidents
- Common response gaps
- Tools for incident automation
- Maintaining readiness
- Case study: automated rollback after failure
Module 10. Continuous Improvement for Compliance Automation
Institutionalize feedback loops to improve control effectiveness over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Collecting audit findings systematically
- Translating feedback into code changes
- Updating control mappings iteratively
- Tracking improvement metrics
- Sharing lessons across teams
- Integrating retrospectives into sprints
- Maintaining improvement momentum
- Tools for tracking enhancements
- Common improvement pitfalls
- Building organizational memory
- Scaling improvements across pipelines
- Case study: 40% reduction in findings
Module 11. Stakeholder Communication for Technical Teams
Communicate control status and risks effectively to non-technical sponsors.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating technical details to sponsors
- Creating status reports that stick
- Visualizing control coverage
- Handling tough questions
- Preparing for executive reviews
- Building trust through consistency
- Managing expectations proactively
- Using plain language effectively
- Common miscommunications
- Tools for stakeholder updates
- Maintaining transparency
- Case study: trusted advisor status achieved
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance in Evolving Systems
Ensure long-term compliance as automation systems grow and change.
12 chapters in this module
- Managing compliance during migrations
- Updating controls for new features
- Handling team turnover
- Maintaining documentation
- Auditing legacy automation
- Scaling practices to new teams
- Keeping pace with regulation changes
- Tools for compliance monitoring
- Common sustainability failures
- Building resilient processes
- Future-proofing automation
- Case study: seamless transition after leadership change
How this maps to your situation
- When taking on first compliance automation role
- Before joining M&A integration team
- During ISO 27001 certification cycle
- After auditor feedback loop
Before vs. after
Before
Deliverables get escalated, reworked, or questioned due to control gaps.
After
Sponsors hand off M&A, regulator, and board-prep work directly to you.
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 alongside full-time work over 6, 8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Continuing to deliver automation without formal control ownership means missed opportunities to lead high-impact initiatives and slower recognition in promotion cycles.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is built specifically for automation engineers, with code-level examples, real audit pack templates, and direct mappings to ISO 27001 control clauses.
Frequently asked
Do I need prior ISO 27001 experience?
No. The course starts from foundational concepts and builds to advanced implementation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant if my company isn’t certified?
Yes. The skills apply to any organization undergoing audits, M&A, or regulator reviews.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside full-time work over 6, 8 weeks..
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