A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering SOC 2 for Meta and Google Ads Executives
Build defensible compliance strategies that stand up to scrutiny and scale with confidence
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Keeping up with compliance demands while delivering high-velocity ad campaigns
The situation this course is for
Compliance questions slow down campaign rollouts. Ad tech teams are asked to justify control choices without clear documentation or precedent, leading to repeated debates and second-guessing from adjacent teams.
Who this is for
Senior ads executive operating at the intersection of platform performance, data integrity, and regulatory expectations
Who this is not for
Entry-level coordinators or auditors looking for checklist compliance
What you walk away with
- Map SOC 2 trust principles directly to ad platform workflows
- Reference documented reasoning for control design during cross-functional reviews
- Anticipate auditor questions using real-world evidence patterns
- Explain the 'why' behind access controls, logging, and change management
- Own vendor compliance discussions with structured, source-backed arguments
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to SOC 2 in Digital Advertising
Understand why SOC 2 matters in high-scale ad environments and how it supports trust in platform operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining SOC 2 in ad tech contexts
- The five trust service principles
- How SOC 2 differs from ISO 27001
- Compliance expectations at Meta and Google
- Key stakeholders in SOC 2 processes
- Auditor timelines and review cycles
- Common misconceptions about scope
- Controlled data types in advertising
- Integration with privacy frameworks
- Regulatory pressure points
- Vendor risk and third-party assurance
- Building internal credibility
Module 2. SOC 2 and Platform Integrity
Link SOC 2 objectives to core platform reliability and data handling in ad delivery systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping SOC 2 to ad serving infrastructure
- Data accuracy controls
- System availability benchmarks
- Logging and traceability standards
- Incident response workflows
- Change management compliance
- Version control and audit trails
- Automated monitoring design
- Thresholds for alerting
- Uptime reporting requirements
- Disaster recovery alignment
- Failover testing protocols
Module 3. Security Controls for Ad Platforms
Implement access and protection measures that align with SOC 2 security criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Least privilege in ad systems
- Role-based access design
- Authentication mechanisms
- Session duration policies
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Network segmentation basics
- Firewall rule documentation
- Endpoint protection standards
- Malware detection protocols
- Penetration testing alignment
- Vulnerability scanning
- Patch management timelines
Module 4. Privacy Principles in Ad Tech
Align data handling practices with privacy-specific SOC 2 criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- Personal data classification
- Consent lifecycle tracking
- Data retention policies
- Right to be forgotten workflows
- Anonymization techniques
- Data subject access requests
- Cross-border data flows
- Vendor privacy compliance
- PII handling standards
- Data minimization in practice
- Audit logging for privacy actions
- Third-party data sharing
Module 5. Vendor Risk and Third-Party Assurance
Evaluate external partners through a SOC 2-aligned lens.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party due diligence
- Vendor compliance checklists
- Subprocessor oversight
- Contractual control expectations
- Reviewing vendor SOC 2 reports
- Scope mismatch identification
- Evidence sufficiency assessment
- Follow-up question design
- Risk acceptance documentation
- Escalation paths for gaps
- Ongoing monitoring methods
- Termination triggers
Module 6. Control Design and Documentation
Build clear, auditable records for each control in your environment.
12 chapters in this module
- Control ownership assignment
- Narrative writing standards
- Evidence collection planning
- Policy version control
- Control mapping templates
- Automated evidence capture
- Manual review protocols
- Change tracking in documentation
- Cross-reference indexing
- Audit trail maintenance
- Retention of signed approvals
- Standard operating procedure integration
Module 7. Evidence Collection and Testing
Gather and present evidence that satisfies auditor expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Sampling methods for audits
- Log export procedures
- Screenshot standards
- Timestamp verification
- Authentication of records
- Chain of custody basics
- Testing frequency alignment
- Exception reporting
- Remediation tracking
- Management review documentation
- Independent validation steps
- Evidence sufficiency checklist
Module 8. Auditor Engagement and Review
Navigate the audit process with confidence and clarity.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor selection criteria
- Initial scoping meetings
- Request list preparation
- Response formatting standards
- Follow-up question handling
- Deficiency response drafting
- Management representation letters
- Control testing walkthroughs
- Status update protocols
- Final report review
- Remediation planning
- Post-audit check-ins
Module 9. Continuous Compliance Operations
Maintain readiness between audits through structured workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Monthly control checks
- Quarterly evidence reviews
- Annual policy attestations
- Change impact assessments
- Training completion tracking
- Incident reporting integration
- Automated monitoring alerts
- Control exception logs
- Remediation deadline tracking
- Leadership reporting cycles
- Vendor review calendars
- Internal audit coordination
Module 10. Cross-Functional Influence
Lead compliance discussions across engineering, product, and legal.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating compliance to engineers
- Product roadmap alignment
- Legal team collaboration
- Executive communication strategies
- Escalation protocol design
- Stakeholder mapping
- Influence without authority
- Meeting facilitation
- Documentation sharing norms
- Feedback integration
- Conflict de-escalation
- Building compliance champions
Module 11. SOC 2 and Business Growth
Position compliance as an enabler for new market opportunities.
12 chapters in this module
- Client RFP responses
- Sales enablement materials
- Trust documentation portals
- Compliance as a differentiator
- Partner onboarding
- International expansion
- High-compliance verticals
- Enterprise client demands
- Competitive positioning
- Public case study development
- Marketing collaboration
- Growth team alignment
Module 12. Future-Proofing Your Compliance Practice
Adapt your approach as regulations and platforms evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Monitoring regulatory changes
- Framework update tracking
- Platform change anticipation
- Staying ahead of auditor expectations
- Knowledge transfer planning
- Compliance tooling evaluation
- AI and automation integration
- Cross-training strategies
- Succession planning
- External benchmarking
- Industry group participation
- Personal development paths
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new vendors
- Preparing for annual audit
- Responding to client RFP
- Designing new ad feature
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance discussions involve reactive explanations and fragmented documentation
After
You lead with structured, source-backed reasoning that resolves pushback efficiently
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 for asynchronous progress over 6-8 weeks
If nothing changes
Without clear defensibility, compliance efforts remain reactive, time-intensive, and vulnerable to second-guessing , slowing innovation and reducing strategic influence
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to ad tech executives who must bridge platform performance and regulatory expectations with defensible, source-backed reasoning.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or managerial?
It’s designed for technical leaders who operate at the intersection of engineering and policy , balancing depth with strategic clarity.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover ISO 27001 or NIST CSF?
The focus is SOC 2, but comparisons to ISO 27001 and NIST CSF are included where relevant to defensibility.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for asynchronous progress over 6-8 weeks.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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