Mastering ISO IEC 270040 for Data Storage Security and Compliance
You're facing the pressure of managing exponentially growing data while ensuring it remains secure, compliant, and aligned with global standards. Every data breach, audit finding, or compliance gap could trigger regulatory penalties, reputational harm, and executive scrutiny. You need a proven, systematic approach to data storage security-not theory, but real, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Mastering ISO IEC 27040 for Data Storage Security and Compliance is your strategic advantage. This is the definitive course that transforms your understanding of data storage risks into a board-ready, standards-based security framework you can implement with confidence. In just weeks, you’ll move from fragmented compliance efforts to a unified, audit-proof data storage security strategy designed to meet ISO IEC 27040 requirements with precision and clarity. One information security manager at a leading financial institution used this course to redesign their data storage controls across cloud and on-prem environments. Within 30 days, they passed a critical regulatory audit and reduced non-compliance findings by 92%. This course is trusted by senior cybersecurity professionals, compliance officers, and infrastructure architects who need clarity, credibility, and career-forward momentum. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-Paced Learning with Immediate Online Access
Enroll today and begin immediately. This course is fully self-paced, on-demand, and built for professionals balancing real-world responsibilities. There are no fixed schedules, deadlines, or time commitments-only structured, flexible learning that fits your reality. Most learners complete the course within 4 to 6 weeks, dedicating 3 to 5 hours per week. Many report implementing core controls in under 14 days, gaining immediate traction with their teams and auditors. Lifetime Access & Ongoing Updates
Your enrollment includes lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates. As ISO IEC 27040 evolves and new threats emerge, your knowledge stays current-automatically, at no additional cost. - Always up-to-date with the latest control frameworks and storage technologies
- No subscription fees, recurring charges, or hidden costs
- Continuous value with real-world relevance
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You are not alone. Receive direct, responsive guidance from certified information security practitioners with extensive real-world experience in ISO standard implementation across finance, healthcare, government, and technology sectors. Ask questions, submit implementation scenarios, and receive detailed, role-specific feedback designed to accelerate your practical application. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon successful completion, you will earn a globally recognized Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is trusted by enterprises, regulators, and hiring managers across 140+ countries. It validates your mastery of ISO IEC 27040 and signals your ability to design, implement, and govern secure data storage environments to the highest international standards. Transparent, One-Time Payment - No Hidden Fees
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After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details and course login instructions will be sent separately once your materials are prepared, ensuring a smooth and secure onboarding experience. Will This Work for Me? Yes - Even If You’ve Tried Before
You might be thinking: “I’ve read the standard, but I still don’t know how to apply it.” Or: “My environment is too complex, too hybrid, too legacy.” This course works even if you’re new to ISO frameworks, managing mixed cloud and on-prem platforms, or leading compliance for a multi-jurisdictional organisation. - One data protection officer in Germany used this course to align her company’s SAP HANA storage with GDPR and ISO IEC 27040-within budget and ahead of schedule.
- A senior storage architect in Singapore implemented the course’s storage media sanitisation protocols across 12 data centres, cutting decommissioning risks by 85%.
- Another learner, a CISO at a mid-sized healthcare provider, used the course templates to build a complete data storage compliance scorecard now used by her executive team.
The step-by-step nature of the content, combined with real-world tools and expert-reviewed checklists, ensures that this course adapts to your role, not the other way around. You gain a system, not just information-a repeatable process for securing, governing, and proving the integrity of data at rest.
Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of ISO IEC 27040 - Overview of ISO IEC 27040 structure and purpose
- Relationship between ISO IEC 27040 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Core objectives of data storage security
- How ISO IEC 27040 supports compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA
- Differentiating between data at rest, in transit, and in use
- Mapping storage security to enterprise risk management
- Key terminology and definitions
- Understanding the scope of data storage systems covered
- Integration with organizational information security policies
- How storage security impacts business continuity and BCP
Module 2: Threat Landscape for Data Storage - Identifying modern threats to data storage environments
- Insider threats and privileged user risks
- Malware targeting storage systems
- Data exfiltration scenarios and detection
- Physical access threats to storage devices
- Cloud storage misconfigurations as top vulnerability
- Supply chain risks in storage hardware procurement
- Zero-day exploits in storage firmware
- Improper data deletion and residual data exposure
- Shadow IT and unauthorized storage use
Module 3: Risk Assessment Methodology for Storage Systems - Applying ISO 27005 risk principles to storage
- Building a storage-specific risk register
- Identifying assets, vulnerabilities, and threats
- Assessing likelihood and impact of storage breaches
- Selecting risk treatment options (avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept)
- Documenting risk decisions for audit purposes
- Incorporating third-party storage providers into risk analysis
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative risk scoring for storage
- Linking storage risks to business impact scenarios
- Aligning storage risk findings with board reporting
Module 4: Data Storage Architecture and Security Design - Principles of secure storage architecture
- Defence in depth for storage systems
- Network segmentation for storage traffic
- Secure configurations for SAN and NAS environments
- Hardening storage operating systems and firmware
- Securing iSCSI and Fibre Channel protocols
- Implementing end-to-end encryption for data in motion
- Designing for redundancy without compromising security
- Secure backup architectures and vaulting strategies
- Integrating storage security into cloud-native environments
Module 5: Storage Media Protection and Cryptography - Encryption at rest using full disk and file-level techniques
- Key management best practices for storage encryption
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key protection
- Using self-encrypting drives (SEDs) effectively
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration
- Secure key lifecycle management
- Implementing encrypted snapshots and backups
- AES and other approved cryptographic standards
- Unauthorised decryption attempts detection
- Managing encryption in hybrid and multi-cloud
Module 6: Access Control for Data Storage - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for storage systems
- Implementing least privilege for storage administrators
- Separation of duties for critical storage operations
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Session monitoring and privileged access management (PAM)
- Audit trails for access changes and file access
- Access control lists (ACLs) and their enforcement
- Integrating storage access with identity providers (IdP)
- Dynamic access policies based on data sensitivity
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalous access patterns
Module 7: Secure Configuration and Hardening - Benchmarks from CIS and NSA for storage devices
- Disabling unnecessary services on storage arrays
- Secure default configurations and templates
- Change control for storage system configurations
- Automated compliance scanning for storage
- Secure firmware update procedures
- Managing default accounts and passwords
- Securing management interfaces (SSH, HTTPS, CLI)
- Using configuration baselines for consistency
- Validating configuration integrity via checksums
Module 8: Data Lifecycle and Retention Security - Securing data from creation to deletion
- Classification-driven retention policies
- Legal hold procedures and technical enforcement
- Version control and storage for audit compliance
- Secure handling of data during migration
- Role of metadata in lifecycle management
- Encryption key retention matching data retention
- Automated lifecycle workflows
- Secure quarantining of suspect data
- Documenting lifecycle controls for auditors
Module 9: Storage Media Sanitisation and Disposal - Differentiating erasure, clearing, and purging
- NIST SP 800-88 standards for sanitisation
- Software-based wiping tools and verification
- Crypto-erasure for encrypted media
- Physical destruction methods and certification
- Chain of custody for decommissioned media
- Third-party vendor sanitisation oversight
- Retention of sanitisation logs and proof
- Secure decommissioning of cloud storage volumes
- Environmental and compliance implications of disposal
Module 10: Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery - Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
Module 1: Foundations of ISO IEC 27040 - Overview of ISO IEC 27040 structure and purpose
- Relationship between ISO IEC 27040 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Core objectives of data storage security
- How ISO IEC 27040 supports compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA
- Differentiating between data at rest, in transit, and in use
- Mapping storage security to enterprise risk management
- Key terminology and definitions
- Understanding the scope of data storage systems covered
- Integration with organizational information security policies
- How storage security impacts business continuity and BCP
Module 2: Threat Landscape for Data Storage - Identifying modern threats to data storage environments
- Insider threats and privileged user risks
- Malware targeting storage systems
- Data exfiltration scenarios and detection
- Physical access threats to storage devices
- Cloud storage misconfigurations as top vulnerability
- Supply chain risks in storage hardware procurement
- Zero-day exploits in storage firmware
- Improper data deletion and residual data exposure
- Shadow IT and unauthorized storage use
Module 3: Risk Assessment Methodology for Storage Systems - Applying ISO 27005 risk principles to storage
- Building a storage-specific risk register
- Identifying assets, vulnerabilities, and threats
- Assessing likelihood and impact of storage breaches
- Selecting risk treatment options (avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept)
- Documenting risk decisions for audit purposes
- Incorporating third-party storage providers into risk analysis
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative risk scoring for storage
- Linking storage risks to business impact scenarios
- Aligning storage risk findings with board reporting
Module 4: Data Storage Architecture and Security Design - Principles of secure storage architecture
- Defence in depth for storage systems
- Network segmentation for storage traffic
- Secure configurations for SAN and NAS environments
- Hardening storage operating systems and firmware
- Securing iSCSI and Fibre Channel protocols
- Implementing end-to-end encryption for data in motion
- Designing for redundancy without compromising security
- Secure backup architectures and vaulting strategies
- Integrating storage security into cloud-native environments
Module 5: Storage Media Protection and Cryptography - Encryption at rest using full disk and file-level techniques
- Key management best practices for storage encryption
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key protection
- Using self-encrypting drives (SEDs) effectively
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration
- Secure key lifecycle management
- Implementing encrypted snapshots and backups
- AES and other approved cryptographic standards
- Unauthorised decryption attempts detection
- Managing encryption in hybrid and multi-cloud
Module 6: Access Control for Data Storage - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for storage systems
- Implementing least privilege for storage administrators
- Separation of duties for critical storage operations
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Session monitoring and privileged access management (PAM)
- Audit trails for access changes and file access
- Access control lists (ACLs) and their enforcement
- Integrating storage access with identity providers (IdP)
- Dynamic access policies based on data sensitivity
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalous access patterns
Module 7: Secure Configuration and Hardening - Benchmarks from CIS and NSA for storage devices
- Disabling unnecessary services on storage arrays
- Secure default configurations and templates
- Change control for storage system configurations
- Automated compliance scanning for storage
- Secure firmware update procedures
- Managing default accounts and passwords
- Securing management interfaces (SSH, HTTPS, CLI)
- Using configuration baselines for consistency
- Validating configuration integrity via checksums
Module 8: Data Lifecycle and Retention Security - Securing data from creation to deletion
- Classification-driven retention policies
- Legal hold procedures and technical enforcement
- Version control and storage for audit compliance
- Secure handling of data during migration
- Role of metadata in lifecycle management
- Encryption key retention matching data retention
- Automated lifecycle workflows
- Secure quarantining of suspect data
- Documenting lifecycle controls for auditors
Module 9: Storage Media Sanitisation and Disposal - Differentiating erasure, clearing, and purging
- NIST SP 800-88 standards for sanitisation
- Software-based wiping tools and verification
- Crypto-erasure for encrypted media
- Physical destruction methods and certification
- Chain of custody for decommissioned media
- Third-party vendor sanitisation oversight
- Retention of sanitisation logs and proof
- Secure decommissioning of cloud storage volumes
- Environmental and compliance implications of disposal
Module 10: Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery - Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Identifying modern threats to data storage environments
- Insider threats and privileged user risks
- Malware targeting storage systems
- Data exfiltration scenarios and detection
- Physical access threats to storage devices
- Cloud storage misconfigurations as top vulnerability
- Supply chain risks in storage hardware procurement
- Zero-day exploits in storage firmware
- Improper data deletion and residual data exposure
- Shadow IT and unauthorized storage use
Module 3: Risk Assessment Methodology for Storage Systems - Applying ISO 27005 risk principles to storage
- Building a storage-specific risk register
- Identifying assets, vulnerabilities, and threats
- Assessing likelihood and impact of storage breaches
- Selecting risk treatment options (avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept)
- Documenting risk decisions for audit purposes
- Incorporating third-party storage providers into risk analysis
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative risk scoring for storage
- Linking storage risks to business impact scenarios
- Aligning storage risk findings with board reporting
Module 4: Data Storage Architecture and Security Design - Principles of secure storage architecture
- Defence in depth for storage systems
- Network segmentation for storage traffic
- Secure configurations for SAN and NAS environments
- Hardening storage operating systems and firmware
- Securing iSCSI and Fibre Channel protocols
- Implementing end-to-end encryption for data in motion
- Designing for redundancy without compromising security
- Secure backup architectures and vaulting strategies
- Integrating storage security into cloud-native environments
Module 5: Storage Media Protection and Cryptography - Encryption at rest using full disk and file-level techniques
- Key management best practices for storage encryption
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key protection
- Using self-encrypting drives (SEDs) effectively
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration
- Secure key lifecycle management
- Implementing encrypted snapshots and backups
- AES and other approved cryptographic standards
- Unauthorised decryption attempts detection
- Managing encryption in hybrid and multi-cloud
Module 6: Access Control for Data Storage - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for storage systems
- Implementing least privilege for storage administrators
- Separation of duties for critical storage operations
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Session monitoring and privileged access management (PAM)
- Audit trails for access changes and file access
- Access control lists (ACLs) and their enforcement
- Integrating storage access with identity providers (IdP)
- Dynamic access policies based on data sensitivity
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalous access patterns
Module 7: Secure Configuration and Hardening - Benchmarks from CIS and NSA for storage devices
- Disabling unnecessary services on storage arrays
- Secure default configurations and templates
- Change control for storage system configurations
- Automated compliance scanning for storage
- Secure firmware update procedures
- Managing default accounts and passwords
- Securing management interfaces (SSH, HTTPS, CLI)
- Using configuration baselines for consistency
- Validating configuration integrity via checksums
Module 8: Data Lifecycle and Retention Security - Securing data from creation to deletion
- Classification-driven retention policies
- Legal hold procedures and technical enforcement
- Version control and storage for audit compliance
- Secure handling of data during migration
- Role of metadata in lifecycle management
- Encryption key retention matching data retention
- Automated lifecycle workflows
- Secure quarantining of suspect data
- Documenting lifecycle controls for auditors
Module 9: Storage Media Sanitisation and Disposal - Differentiating erasure, clearing, and purging
- NIST SP 800-88 standards for sanitisation
- Software-based wiping tools and verification
- Crypto-erasure for encrypted media
- Physical destruction methods and certification
- Chain of custody for decommissioned media
- Third-party vendor sanitisation oversight
- Retention of sanitisation logs and proof
- Secure decommissioning of cloud storage volumes
- Environmental and compliance implications of disposal
Module 10: Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery - Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Principles of secure storage architecture
- Defence in depth for storage systems
- Network segmentation for storage traffic
- Secure configurations for SAN and NAS environments
- Hardening storage operating systems and firmware
- Securing iSCSI and Fibre Channel protocols
- Implementing end-to-end encryption for data in motion
- Designing for redundancy without compromising security
- Secure backup architectures and vaulting strategies
- Integrating storage security into cloud-native environments
Module 5: Storage Media Protection and Cryptography - Encryption at rest using full disk and file-level techniques
- Key management best practices for storage encryption
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key protection
- Using self-encrypting drives (SEDs) effectively
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration
- Secure key lifecycle management
- Implementing encrypted snapshots and backups
- AES and other approved cryptographic standards
- Unauthorised decryption attempts detection
- Managing encryption in hybrid and multi-cloud
Module 6: Access Control for Data Storage - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for storage systems
- Implementing least privilege for storage administrators
- Separation of duties for critical storage operations
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Session monitoring and privileged access management (PAM)
- Audit trails for access changes and file access
- Access control lists (ACLs) and their enforcement
- Integrating storage access with identity providers (IdP)
- Dynamic access policies based on data sensitivity
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalous access patterns
Module 7: Secure Configuration and Hardening - Benchmarks from CIS and NSA for storage devices
- Disabling unnecessary services on storage arrays
- Secure default configurations and templates
- Change control for storage system configurations
- Automated compliance scanning for storage
- Secure firmware update procedures
- Managing default accounts and passwords
- Securing management interfaces (SSH, HTTPS, CLI)
- Using configuration baselines for consistency
- Validating configuration integrity via checksums
Module 8: Data Lifecycle and Retention Security - Securing data from creation to deletion
- Classification-driven retention policies
- Legal hold procedures and technical enforcement
- Version control and storage for audit compliance
- Secure handling of data during migration
- Role of metadata in lifecycle management
- Encryption key retention matching data retention
- Automated lifecycle workflows
- Secure quarantining of suspect data
- Documenting lifecycle controls for auditors
Module 9: Storage Media Sanitisation and Disposal - Differentiating erasure, clearing, and purging
- NIST SP 800-88 standards for sanitisation
- Software-based wiping tools and verification
- Crypto-erasure for encrypted media
- Physical destruction methods and certification
- Chain of custody for decommissioned media
- Third-party vendor sanitisation oversight
- Retention of sanitisation logs and proof
- Secure decommissioning of cloud storage volumes
- Environmental and compliance implications of disposal
Module 10: Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery - Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for storage systems
- Implementing least privilege for storage administrators
- Separation of duties for critical storage operations
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged access
- Session monitoring and privileged access management (PAM)
- Audit trails for access changes and file access
- Access control lists (ACLs) and their enforcement
- Integrating storage access with identity providers (IdP)
- Dynamic access policies based on data sensitivity
- Monitoring and alerting for anomalous access patterns
Module 7: Secure Configuration and Hardening - Benchmarks from CIS and NSA for storage devices
- Disabling unnecessary services on storage arrays
- Secure default configurations and templates
- Change control for storage system configurations
- Automated compliance scanning for storage
- Secure firmware update procedures
- Managing default accounts and passwords
- Securing management interfaces (SSH, HTTPS, CLI)
- Using configuration baselines for consistency
- Validating configuration integrity via checksums
Module 8: Data Lifecycle and Retention Security - Securing data from creation to deletion
- Classification-driven retention policies
- Legal hold procedures and technical enforcement
- Version control and storage for audit compliance
- Secure handling of data during migration
- Role of metadata in lifecycle management
- Encryption key retention matching data retention
- Automated lifecycle workflows
- Secure quarantining of suspect data
- Documenting lifecycle controls for auditors
Module 9: Storage Media Sanitisation and Disposal - Differentiating erasure, clearing, and purging
- NIST SP 800-88 standards for sanitisation
- Software-based wiping tools and verification
- Crypto-erasure for encrypted media
- Physical destruction methods and certification
- Chain of custody for decommissioned media
- Third-party vendor sanitisation oversight
- Retention of sanitisation logs and proof
- Secure decommissioning of cloud storage volumes
- Environmental and compliance implications of disposal
Module 10: Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery - Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Securing data from creation to deletion
- Classification-driven retention policies
- Legal hold procedures and technical enforcement
- Version control and storage for audit compliance
- Secure handling of data during migration
- Role of metadata in lifecycle management
- Encryption key retention matching data retention
- Automated lifecycle workflows
- Secure quarantining of suspect data
- Documenting lifecycle controls for auditors
Module 9: Storage Media Sanitisation and Disposal - Differentiating erasure, clearing, and purging
- NIST SP 800-88 standards for sanitisation
- Software-based wiping tools and verification
- Crypto-erasure for encrypted media
- Physical destruction methods and certification
- Chain of custody for decommissioned media
- Third-party vendor sanitisation oversight
- Retention of sanitisation logs and proof
- Secure decommissioning of cloud storage volumes
- Environmental and compliance implications of disposal
Module 10: Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery - Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Security requirements for backup systems
- Encryption of backup data at rest and in transit
- Secure backup retention schedules
- Offline and air-gapped backup protection
- Securing replication links between data centres
- Access controls for backup operators
- Validation of backup integrity and recoverability
- Incorporating backups into business continuity plans
- Securing cloud-based backup services
- Testing recovery scenarios for ransomware resilience
Module 11: Monitoring, Logging and Incident Response - Configuring storage system logging for security
- Integrating storage logs into SIEM platforms
- Setting up real-time alerts for unusual activity
- Log retention periods and integrity protection
- Incident detection using storage pattern anomalies
- Playbooks for storage-related incidents
- Forensic readiness for storage systems
- Chain of custody for storage evidence collection
- Incident simulation using storage breach scenarios
- Post-incident review and control improvement
Module 12: Cloud and Virtualised Storage Security - Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Security responsibilities in shared cloud models
- Securing AWS EBS, S3, and Glacier with ISO 27040
- Configuring Azure Blob and Managed Disks securely
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk and Cloud Storage controls
- Virtual machine disk (VMDK, VHD) encryption
- Preventing snapshot sprawl and exposure
- Securing container storage (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Storage security in serverless environments
- Managing shared tenancy risks in public cloud
- Audit trails for cloud storage API calls
Module 13: Third-Party and Outsourced Storage Risks - Evaluating storage service providers against ISO 27040
- Drafting secure SLAs and security annexes
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Right-to-audit clauses and their enforcement
- Monitoring third-party compliance continuously
- Managing off-premises backup storage security
- Secure data transfer to service providers
- Incident notification obligations
- Exit strategies and data repatriation planning
- Multi-cloud provider governance
Module 14: Storage in Critical Infrastructure and High-Risk Environments - Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Securing storage in healthcare systems (PACS, EHR)
- Protecting industrial control system (ICS) data storage
- High-assurance storage for government and defence
- FIPS and Common Criteria validated storage devices
- Securing data in air-gapped environments
- Storage for financial transaction systems
- Anomaly detection in high-throughput storage
- Zero-trust models applied to storage access
- Immutable storage for regulatory compliance
- Secure logging for PCI-DSS environments
Module 15: Audit, Compliance and Regulatory Alignment - Mapping ISO IEC 27040 controls to audit requirements
- Preparing for storage-focused compliance audits
- Documenting evidence for storage controls
- Using ISO 27040 to support GDPR Article 32 compliance
- Aligning with HIPAA technical safeguards
- Satisfying NIST 800-53 storage controls
- Meeting PCI-DSS requirements for stored cardholder data
- Aligning with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
- Audit readiness checklist for storage systems
- Conducting internal storage control reviews
Module 16: Practical Implementation Projects - Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses
Module 17: Certification, Reporting and Career Advancement - How to present your ISO 27040 knowledge to leadership
- Structuring storage security updates for board reports
- Using your Certificate of Completion in job applications
- LinkedIn optimisation for security certification holders
- Tracking personal progress through self-assessment tools
- Setting up milestones for implementation success
- Engaging stakeholders using communication templates
- Building a personal portfolio of project work
- Continuous learning paths after course completion
- Lifetime access to update notifications and new content
- Project 1: Conduct a full storage risk assessment
- Project 2: Design a secure storage architecture diagram
- Project 3: Implement encryption for a test storage volume
- Project 4: Create an access control policy for storage admins
- Project 5: Develop a sanitisation standard for your organisation
- Project 6: Document backup security controls for audit
- Project 7: Build a storage incident response playbook
- Project 8: Draft a third-party storage provider security questionnaire
- Project 9: Perform a configuration hardening review
- Project 10: Map existing controls to ISO 27040 clauses