A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering SOC 2 for Certified Custom Shopify Developers
Build trusted, compliant systems that pass evidence reviews with confidence
$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.
Audit requests that used to go to compliance teams are now landing on individual contributors
The situation this course is for
As custom platforms grow in scope, so does scrutiny. ICs are expected to produce compliant documentation overnight, without training on what evidence actually passes review.
Who this is for
Senior IC developers with platform-specific certifications who are increasingly pulled into compliance-adjacent deliverables during M&A, security reviews, and internal audits
Who this is not for
Junior developers, compliance-only practitioners, or those without hands-on system ownership
What you walk away with
- Produce SOC 2 evidence packages that stand up to legal and security team scrutiny
- Recognize which custom platform components are in scope for compliance boundaries
- Structure documentation that survives team changes and leadership cycles
- Reduce rework by building reusable artefacts aligned to control objectives
- Gain visibility across security, legal, and engineering leadership during high-stakes reviews
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding SOC 2 in the Context of Custom E-Commerce Platforms
Grounds SOC 2 principles in the specific architecture of custom storefronts, APIs, and checkout flows. Explains how trust criteria apply uniquely to systems built outside standard templates.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining system scope for custom Shopify implementations
- Mapping SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to platform features
- How custom code affects system and organization controls
- Distinguishing between SOC 1 and SOC 2 relevance for developers
- Common misconceptions about compliance in agile environments
- Why developers are now first-line responders in audits
- How platform ownership shifts accountability to ICs
- Documenting control environments without over-engineering
- Linking developer actions to security and privacy outcomes
- Recognizing when a feature triggers compliance implications
- Balancing innovation speed with control sustainability
- Using certification status as a compliance signal
Module 2. Identifying In-Scope Components for Developer-Led Reviews
Teaches how to isolate which parts of a custom platform fall under SOC 2 scrutiny, especially data flows, authentication, and change management processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracing data movement from checkout to third-party services
- Identifying PII touchpoints in custom workflows
- Determining boundary lines between in-scope and out-of-scope systems
- Assessing which APIs require control documentation
- Analyzing webhooks and event triggers for exposure
- Flagging admin access patterns that need oversight
- Reviewing logging mechanisms for completeness
- Validating encryption boundaries across services
- Tracking third-party integrations with compliance impact
- Documenting configuration drift controls
- Evaluating backup and restore procedures for data integrity
- Clarifying developer roles in access management
Module 3. Control Mapping for Developer-Owned Artefacts
Shows how to align development practices with SOC 2 control objectives, turning code-level decisions into auditable evidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating control requirements into technical specs
- Documenting change management for custom code
- Proving secure development lifecycle adherence
- Linking pull requests to control assertions
- Using CI/CD pipelines as control mechanisms
- Version control as audit trail foundation
- Logging deployment approvals and sign-offs
- Demonstrating separation of duties in small teams
- Configuring automated testing as control validation
- Maintaining environment isolation with evidence
- Tracking incident response paths in custom systems
- Connecting monitoring alerts to control objectives
Module 4. Writing Developer-First SOC 2 Documentation
Provides templates and structures for writing evidence that auditors accept , without sacrificing developer clarity or maintainability.
12 chapters in this module
- Structuring system narratives for technical accuracy
- Describing controls in developer language, not policy-speak
- Avoiding compliance bloat in documentation
- Using diagrams that reflect actual implementation
- Referencing code commits as proof points
- Creating runbooks that double as evidence
- Writing access control descriptions from sysadmin view
- Documenting API security with precision
- Explaining encryption implementation clearly
- Detailing backup and recovery procedures realistically
- Capturing incident response steps without overstatement
- Updating documentation in step with system changes
Module 5. Managing Evidence Requests from Legal and Security Teams
Prepares developers to respond to internal escalations with confidence, clarity, and minimal rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the intent behind common evidence asks
- Prioritizing requests based on audit criticality
- Responding to legal team queries without over-disclosure
- Structuring answers for compliance reviewers
- Flagging out-of-scope requests early
- Maintaining consistency across documentation versions
- Using version control to show evidence evolution
- Coordinating responses across peer developers
- Communicating timing and effort realistically
- Escalating architectural gaps with solutions
- Documenting decisions when standards are interpreted loosely
- Building trust through response reliability
Module 6. Building Reusable Compliance Artefacts for Future Reviews
Teaches how to create standing documentation and automation that reduces workload in subsequent audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing modular documentation components
- Creating template responses for recurring requests
- Automating evidence collection from system logs
- Versioning artefacts alongside code releases
- Maintaining a living system description
- Using metadata tagging for faster retrieval
- Setting up alerts for compliance-relevant changes
- Integrating artefact updates into sprint planning
- Documenting assumptions and constraints clearly
- Archiving deprecated evidence with context
- Sharing reusable patterns across teams
- Reducing technical debt in compliance documentation
Module 7. Secure Development Lifecycle Integration
Shows how to bake SOC 2 requirements into daily development workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Embedding security checks into code review
- Requiring evidence tags in pull requests
- Using linters to enforce compliance patterns
- Automating vulnerability scanning pre-deploy
- Linking tickets to control objectives
- Requiring threat modeling for new features
- Documenting data flow assumptions early
- Validating access controls during testing
- Including auditability in feature design
- Training junior developers on compliance basics
- Creating playbooks for common control scenarios
- Measuring compliance maturity over time
Module 8. Change Management and Control Sustainability
Ensures controls remain valid even as systems evolve rapidly.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking changes that affect compliance status
- Updating documentation in parallel with deployment
- Using change advisory boards effectively
- Documenting emergency change procedures
- Reviewing access changes monthly
- Auditing admin activity automatically
- Detecting configuration drift in real time
- Updating risk assessments after major changes
- Revalidating controls post-incident
- Managing tech stack migrations with compliance
- Handling deprecation of in-scope components
- Maintaining continuity during team changes
Module 9. Incident Response and Audit Follow-Ups
Prepares developers to handle post-incident reviews and auditor questions with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting incident timelines accurately
- Providing system logs without over-exposure
- Explaining what went wrong technically
- Showing corrective actions were effective
- Updating controls to prevent recurrence
- Responding to auditor follow-ups promptly
- Clarifying root causes without blame
- Maintaining calm under scrutiny
- Coordinating with legal on disclosure
- Updating runbooks after incidents
- Demonstrating transparency without oversharing
- Learning from near-misses
Module 10. Vendor and Third-Party Risk from a Developer View
Covers how to assess and document third-party dependencies in custom systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping vendor touchpoints in the data flow
- Evaluating vendor compliance claims critically
- Documenting evidence from third parties
- Handling gaps in vendor-provided assurances
- Creating compensating controls when needed
- Reviewing contracts for audit rights
- Tracking SLAs and uptime for SOC 2 relevance
- Assessing security of APIs and webhooks
- Managing secrets and credentials securely
- Auditing integration points regularly
- Reporting vendor risks to security teams
- Escalating unresolved third-party gaps
Module 11. Data Privacy and Processing Boundaries
Aligns developer practices with privacy expectations under SOC 2.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying PII in custom forms and flows
- Mapping data storage locations clearly
- Documenting retention and deletion procedures
- Ensuring consent is captured and stored
- Handling cross-border data flows
- Protecting customer data in testing environments
- Responding to DSARs with developer input
- Anonymizing data where possible
- Auditing access to personal data
- Designing for data minimization
- Using encryption in transit and at rest
- Training team members on privacy defaults
Module 12. Long-Term Compliance Ownership and Leadership
Empowers developers to lead compliance efforts within technical teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Mentoring peers on compliance fundamentals
- Leading documentation initiatives
- Representing engineering in cross-functional reviews
- Proposing control improvements proactively
- Building trust with auditors over time
- Speaking confidently about system controls
- Balancing innovation with responsibility
- Advocating for sustainable compliance practices
- Creating internal training materials
- Measuring team maturity on compliance
- Positioning compliance as enabler, not blocker
- Shaping future system designs with controls in mind
How this maps to your situation
- Initial audit preparation
- Ongoing compliance maintenance
- Post-incident review cycles
- Platform migration and expansion
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive responses to compliance requests, fragmented documentation, repeated audit prep
After
Proactive, reusable artefacts that reduce rework and position the developer as a trusted compliance partner
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 over 4-6 weeks with team coordination.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured compliance knowledge leads to inconsistent documentation, repeated requests, and missed opportunities to lead in high-visibility reviews.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic SOC 2 courses, this is built specifically for developers who own custom platforms , not policy writers or auditors. It focuses on code, config, and evidence that actually passes review.
Frequently asked
Do I need prior compliance experience?
No. The course assumes technical expertise but walks through compliance concepts in developer terms.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I share this with my team?
Each purchase grants access to one individual. Team licensing is available separately.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed over 4-6 weeks with team coordination..
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