A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 27001 for Senior Engineering Leaders
A proven path to faster, cleaner compliance without slowing down innovation
$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.
Stop reworking control mappings under audit pressure
The situation this course is for
Most engineering teams treat ISO 27001 as a periodic, siloed effort, resulting in last-minute scrambles, duplicated evidence collection, and delayed releases. The reality is that security and compliance are no longer отделенные функции; they're embedded in every sprint. But without a repeatable method, teams default to reactive patching instead of proactive design.
Who this is for
Senior engineering leader in a fast-growing software company driving compliance readiness without sacrificing velocity. Values clean, automated workflows and clear ownership. Needs to prove control effectiveness to internal audit and external assessors , without slowing down delivery.
Who this is not for
Junior security analysts, external auditors, or compliance specialists outside engineering. This course is not for those seeking a generic framework overview or entry-level certification prep.
What you walk away with
- Produce a complete ISO 27001 control mapping in under one week
- Automate evidence collection for 12 core controls
- Ship compliant services in line with sprint cycles
- Reduce audit prep time by 85%
- Confidently respond to assessor findings with source-backed evidence
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. The Engineer's Guide to ISO 27001 Domains
Understand the 14 control domains through the lens of software architecture, not paperwork. Map each clause to actual system components and team ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating A.5.1 into code repository governance
- Mapping A.5.2 to on-call rotation design
- How A.6.1 applies to sprint planning artifacts
- Embedding A.6.2 in team onboarding workflows
- A.7.1 and the definition of done for new services
- Securing A.7.2 in contractor access patterns
- A.8.1 as data flow documentation standards
- Implementing A.8.2 in logging and monitoring
- A.9.1 access control in microservices auth layers
- A.9.2 and least privilege in CI/CD pipelines
- A.10.1 in automated encryption key rotation
- A.10.2 in secure-by-default service templates
Module 2. Control Mapping Without Spreadsheet Drift
Replace fragile Excel matrices with living, code-backed control mappings that evolve with your system.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining the control ownership taxonomy
- Versioning control mappings in Git
- Using JSON schemas for control validation
- Automating control status with CI jobs
- Integrating control checks into pull requests
- Linking controls to Jira security epics
- Generating audit-ready control reports
- Mapping controls to AWS resource tags
- Using OpenAPI specs to assert control coverage
- Documenting control gaps as technical debt
- Creating living control runbooks
- Archiving obsolete controls with Git history
Module 3. Evidence Automation at Engineering Speed
Shift from manual screenshots and attestations to real-time, system-generated compliance evidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Querying logs for A.12.4 access reviews
- Automating A.8.3 backup verification
- Using ConfigAudit to prove A.14.1
- Capturing A.14.2 in deployment pipelines
- Validating A.13.1 with network flow logs
- Proving A.13.2 with encrypted storage checks
- A.15.1 evidence from automated security training
- A.15.2 from policy acknowledgment flows
- A.16.1 through incident response runbooks
- A.16.2 evidence from post-mortem syncs
- A.17.1 via cloud environment snapshots
- A.17.2 using backup restore simulations
Module 4. Secure Design Patterns for ISO 27001
Build compliance into architecture decisions , not as an afterthought.
12 chapters in this module
- Service mesh enforcing A.9.1 policies
- Immutable infrastructure for A.10.1
- Automated secrets rotation for A.10.2
- Zero-trust network for A.13.1
- End-to-end encryption design for A.13.2
- Secure API gateways as A.14.1 enforcers
- Code scanning gates as A.14.2 controls
- Automated pentest scheduling for A.14.3
- RBAC templates satisfying A.9.2
- Logging pipelines for A.12.4
- Incident alerting aligned with A.16.1
- Disaster recovery drills as A.17.1 proof
Module 5. Audit-Ready Deliverables on Demand
Produce complete, consistent audit packages without the quarterly scramble.
12 chapters in this module
- Template structure for SOC 2 alignment
- Generating statement of applicability (SoA)
- Creating control implementation narratives
- Compiling evidence for A.5 through A.8
- Packaging A.9 to A.12 control proofs
- Assembling A.13 to A.15 documentation
- Finalizing A.16 and A.17 for resiliency
- Using markdown for version-controlled reports
- Automating PDF generation from source
- Validating report completeness with scripts
- Redacting sensitive details pre-submission
- Archiving reports with retention policies
Module 6. Compliance Velocity Metrics That Matter
Measure how fast your team closes compliance gaps , not just whether they're closed.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking control implementation cycle time
- Measuring evidence automation coverage
- Calculating audit prep hours per quarter
- Monitoring control drift detection rate
- Assessing team velocity under compliance
- Benchmarking against industry medians
- Reporting compliance throughput to leadership
- Using DORA metrics to justify compliance
- Correlating security fixes and releases
- Measuring assessor finding resolution
- Tracking policy-to-implementation lag
- Forecasting compliance capacity
Module 7. Cross-Team Alignment Without Drag
Coordinate compliance work across engineering, security, and legal without creating bottlenecks.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining RACI for control ownership
- Integrating legal requirements into epics
- Security team as embedded consultants
- Synchronizing sprint goals with controls
- Creating shared compliance dashboards
- Running joint control reviews
- Standardizing terminology across teams
- Documenting decisions in RFCs
- Using Confluence for control playbooks
- Escalation paths for control conflicts
- Quarterly alignment with external auditors
- Feedback loops from assessor findings
Module 8. Secure CI/CD Pipeline Controls
Enforce ISO 27001 controls directly in your build and deployment workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Code scanning as A.14.2 gate
- Dependency checks for A.14.3
- Artifact signing for A.10.1
- Immutable builds for A.14.1
- Secure secrets in pipelines for A.9.2
- Automated scanning for A.14.2
- Pipeline access controls as A.9.1
- Build logs for A.12.4
- Pipeline configuration as A.8.1
- Rollback capability for A.17.1
- Disaster recovery testing in staging
- Pipeline monitoring as A.12.1
Module 9. Secure by Default Infrastructure
Codify compliance controls into your infrastructure-as-code templates.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline VPCs with A.13.1
- Enforcing encryption for A.13.2
- IAM templates for A.9.2
- Secrets management as A.10.2
- Network segmentation for A.13.1
- Automated backups for A.8.3
- Monitoring setup for A.12.4
- Incident response integration
- Compliance tagging strategy
- Automated compliance drift detection
- Drift remediation runbooks
- Policy-as-code with OPA
Module 10. Compliance for Microservices Architecture
Scale control consistency across distributed, independently owned services.
12 chapters in this module
- Service boundary definitions for A.9.1
- Inter-service auth for A.9.2
- Data classification in APIs
- Encryption in transit for A.13.2
- Service mesh for A.13.1
- Distributed logging for A.12.4
- Incident response coordination
- Security patching SLAs
- Service-specific SoA patterns
- Control delegation framework
- Audit trail aggregation
- Compliance metadata in service catalogs
Module 11. Third-Party Risk in Developer Tools
Extend ISO 27001 controls to SaaS and open-source dependencies used by engineering.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating CI/CD vendors for A.15.1
- Assessing cloud providers for A.17.1
- Open-source license compliance as A.14.1
- Vendor SIG responses for A.15.2
- API security in tool integrations
- Data residency in SaaS tools
- Subprocessor disclosures
- Contractual controls for A.15.2
- Tool access logs for A.12.4
- Single sign-on enforcement
- Tool deprovisioning workflows
- Continuous vendor monitoring
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Through Team Changes
Design systems so compliance survives team reorgs, attrition, and scaling.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting control ownership transitions
- Onboarding checklists for new engineers
- Control handoff in team splits
- Archiving legacy system controls
- Updating SoA during migrations
- Versioning control decisions in RFCs
- Automated control audits
- Cross-training on critical controls
- Succession planning for control leads
- Control knowledge in runbooks
- Leadership escalation paths
- Lessons learned from audit cycles
How this maps to your situation
- Control mapping under sprint pressure
- Automating evidence without slowing releases
- Aligning security teams without creating friction
- Scaling compliance across service teams
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance work happens in bursts, driven by audit cycles, requiring rework, manual evidence collection, and cross-team chasing.
After
Control implementation is automated, embedded in CI/CD, and updated in real time , audit readiness is a continuous state, not a quarterly scramble.
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 4.5 hours of focused reading and implementation planning, designed to be completed in short Sunday morning sessions.
If nothing changes
Without a faster, system-backed approach, compliance will continue to slow innovation, create rework, and expose teams to uncaught drift during platform changes.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 27001 awareness courses, this is built specifically for engineering leaders who ship systems , not auditors or security generalists. It skips theory and focuses on actionable implementation.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for non-security engineers?
Yes. It's designed for engineering leaders and tech leads who own system design and delivery, not compliance specialists.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need prior ISO 27001 experience?
No. The course assumes familiarity with engineering systems, not compliance frameworks.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4.5 hours of focused reading and implementation planning, designed to be completed in short Sunday morning sessions..
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