A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the SOC 2 framework across multi-cloud environments
Build unshakeable authority in audit-ready compliance design
$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.
Who this is for
Senior compliance and assurance practitioners in global delivery organizations who lead control design across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Who this is not for
Entry-level auditors, non-technical compliance staff, or teams focused solely on ISO 27001 or PCI DSS without SOC 2 exposure.
What you walk away with
- Full-spectrum understanding of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria across environments
- Confident control interpretation without dependency on external consultants
- Customizable control mapping templates for AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Precedent-backed responses for auditor follow-up questions
- A personal implementation playbook that evolves across projects
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. SOC 2 fundamentals with cloud-native context
Ground your understanding in how SOC 2 applies uniquely to cloud-hosted services, with examples from AWS, Azure, and GCP.
12 chapters in this module
- Core purpose of SOC 2
- Trust Services Criteria overview
- Difference between Type 1 and Type 2
- Cloud shared responsibility model
- SOC 2 vs ISO 27001 scope
- Common carrier vs. SaaS provider
- Audit lifecycle stages
- Role of the service auditor
- Reporting exceptions
- Service organization responsibilities
- User entity considerations
- Regulatory recognition
Module 2. Security principle control depth
Master CC6.1 through CC6.8 with real-world mappings to IAM, encryption, and access logging.
12 chapters in this module
- Access control scope
- Authentication mechanisms
- Least privilege enforcement
- Role-based access patterns
- Session management
- Encryption at rest
- Encryption in transit
- Key management
- Network segmentation
- Firewall rule governance
- Endpoint protection
- Privileged account monitoring
Module 3. Availability and monitoring rigor
Design controls that prove uptime commitments with monitoring, failover, and SLA tracking.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining availability windows
- Incident response SLAs
- Monitoring coverage
- Alert escalation paths
- Disaster recovery testing
- Failover documentation
- Backup schedules
- RTO and RPO definitions
- Vendor uptime reporting
- Third-party dependencies
- Capacity planning
- Performance thresholds
Module 4. Processing integrity assurance
Ensure data handling meets promised accuracy, timeliness, and authorization rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Input validation
- Error handling
- Data validation rules
- Output verification
- Automated reconciliation
- Data lineage tracking
- Fraud detection
- Unauthorized access alerts
- Transaction logging
- Change approval workflows
- Batch processing
- Data completeness checks
Module 5. Confidentiality control frameworks
Map encryption, access, and classification to meet data confidentiality commitments.
12 chapters in this module
- Data classification schema
- Encryption policies
- Transmission controls
- Storage confidentiality
- Data retention
- Deletion verification
- Third-party data access
- Contractual confidentiality
- Data sovereignty
- Residency requirements
- Cross-border transfer
- Access logging
Module 6. Privacy principle implementation
Align with privacy commitments using notice, consent, and data handling practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Personal data identification
- Notice and disclosure
- Consent mechanisms
- Data use limitations
- Retention periods
- Right to delete
- Data subject access
- Third-party sharing
- Marketing opt-out
- Children’s data
- Data breach notification
- Privacy training
Module 7. Control mapping across cloud platforms
Translate SOC 2 requirements into AWS, Azure, and GCP native services.
12 chapters in this module
- AWS IAM roles
- Azure RBAC
- GCP service accounts
- S3 bucket policies
- Azure Blob storage
- GCP Cloud Storage
- CloudTrail logging
- Azure Monitor
- GCP Operations Suite
- KMS key policies
- Secrets management
- Network ACLs
Module 8. Evidence collection patterns
Build reusable workflows for gathering logs, screenshots, and attestations.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit checklist design
- Automated log export
- Screenshot templates
- Attestation workflows
- Sampling methodology
- Retention proof
- Access review logs
- Change management records
- Incident reports
- Training completion
- Policy version history
- Configuration snapshots
Module 9. Narrative development for auditors
Write control descriptions that anticipate and answer auditor questions.
12 chapters in this module
- Control description template
- Ownership assignment
- Operating effectiveness
- Frequency of operation
- Automated vs manual
- Compensating controls
- Exception handling
- Evidence location
- Testing procedures
- Audit follow-up
- Remediation plans
- Continuous monitoring
Module 10. Vendor and subcontractor coverage
Extend SOC 2 scope to third parties with clear oversight and documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Subservice organization identification
- SSAE 18 reporting
- Vendor risk assessment
- Due diligence
- Contractual obligations
- Audit right clauses
- Monitoring compliance
- Escalation paths
- Onboarding controls
- Offboarding procedures
- Review cycles
- Exception tracking
Module 11. Remediation and continuous improvement
Turn audit findings into repeatable fixes without rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Finding categorization
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action plan
- Timeline tracking
- Verification steps
- Documentation updates
- Control enhancement
- Training updates
- Policy revisions
- Automation opportunities
- Lessons learned
- Future audits
Module 12. Personal playbook development
Assemble a living toolkit that grows with every engagement.
12 chapters in this module
- Template library
- Custom control mappings
- Audit preparation checklist
- Stakeholder communication
- Evidence tracker
- Control gap analysis
- Vendor oversight
- Cross-cloud patterns
- Regulatory updates
- Team onboarding
- Version control
- Continuous use
How this maps to your situation
- When inheriting a legacy system with weak controls
- During pre-audit readiness assessment
- While onboarding a new cloud vendor
- After auditor follow-up requests
Before vs. after
Before
Reliant on external consultants for control interpretation and auditor responses.
After
Confidently own the full SOC 2 narrative with precedent-backed, reusable documentation.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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, 4 hours per module, self-paced over 6, 8 weeks.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance videos or slide decks, this course delivers actionable, audit-ready frameworks with real-world cloud examples and a personal playbook you can reuse across engagements.
Frequently asked
Is this course focused on SOC 2 Type 1 or Type 2?
It covers both, with emphasis on Type 2 for continuous operational effectiveness.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with multi-cloud environments?
Yes, every control is mapped to AWS, Azure, and GCP implementations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3, 4 hours per module, self-paced 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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