A tailored course, built for your situation
Premium engagement picks with ISO 27001 control mastery
Position yourself for higher-margin data governance work by mastering the framework that defines modern information security audits
$199 one-time
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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 data engineer at a regulated enterprise driving secure data architecture with embedded compliance patterns
Who this is not for
Entry-level engineers learning foundational data modeling or those outside regulated data environments
What you walk away with
- Identify and position for engagements requiring ISO 27001-aligned data controls
- Produce audit-ready documentation that reduces review cycles
- Command justification for control choices during peer and stakeholder review
- Reference real-world implementations when advising on control scope
- Own end-to-end data-related control workflows in certification cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 27001 scope in data engineering
Define where the standard applies to data pipelines, storage, and access patterns. Learn to separate compliance boundaries from technical architecture decisions.
12 chapters in this module
- What ISO 27001 means for data engineers
- Scope boundaries in hybrid cloud environments
- Mapping data flows to Annex A controls
- Identifying data-specific control gaps
- Integrating with existing data governance frameworks
- Documenting data asset classification
- Control relevance scoring for pipelines
- Ownership models for shared data stores
- Versioning control documentation
- Evidence collection by design
- Integrating with CI/CD for data
- Avoiding over-scope in control design
Module 2. Control mapping for data infrastructure
Link technical data platform components to specific ISO 27001 controls with precision. Build traceable, auditor-friendly mappings that stand up to scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Matching controls to data storage layers
- Encryption controls at rest and in transit
- Access review frequency alignment
- Logging requirements for data access
- Retention policies as compliance artifacts
- Data anonymization in test environments
- Control mapping for ETL processes
- Backup integrity verification
- Database change management tracking
- Vendor risk in cloud data platforms
- Data lineage and control traceability
- Mapping multi-cloud configurations
Module 3. Building audit-ready data documentation
Create clean, reusable artifacts for data-related controls. Produce evidence that auditors accept on first submission.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing clear control narratives
- Standardizing data access logs
- Documenting classification schemas
- Proving encryption implementation
- Access review sign-off templates
- Data retention policy evidence
- Anonymization process validation
- Change approval records
- Incident logging for data pipelines
- Penetration test coverage for DBs
- Data ownership confirmation
- Control variance documentation
Module 4. Justifying control decisions in reviews
Defend your control mappings with confidence. Use precedent, framework logic, and implementation specifics to maintain authority in cross-functional reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- When to deviate from baseline controls
- Documenting compensating controls
- Risk-based justification templates
- Aligning with enterprise security teams
- Responding to auditor findings
- Peer review negotiation strategies
- Using industry examples effectively
- Balancing agility and compliance
- Handling scope creep in audits
- Leveraging past certification cycles
- Defending control lightness
- Escalating unresolved conflicts
Module 5. Integrating ISO 27001 into data delivery
Embed compliance artifacts into data engineering workflows. Reduce rework by designing with audit requirements in mind from day one.
12 chapters in this module
- Including controls in sprint planning
- Automating evidence collection
- Designing for audit trail completeness
- Data catalog integration
- Access certification automation
- Version-controlled control docs
- Alerting on control drift
- Tagging data by sensitivity
- Control impact assessments
- Change advisory board inputs
- Pre-audit checklists
- Post-deployment validation
Module 6. Mastering data access controls
Implement precise access management for data stores that satisfies ISO 27001 requirements while supporting business needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access design
- Attribute-based access controls
- Just-in-time access models
- Segregation of duties in analytics
- Privileged access for data engineering
- Access review frequency rules
- Temporary access management
- Account deprovisioning triggers
- Third-party access controls
- Logging access changes
- Review automation tools
- Approver authority matrices
Module 7. Data storage and retention compliance
Ensure long-term data storage meets ISO 27001 requirements for availability, integrity, and disposal.
12 chapters in this module
- Storage tiering and security
- Retention schedule documentation
- Legal hold procedures
- Data disposal verification
- Backup encryption standards
- Geolocation compliance
- Cross-border data movement
- Immutable logging for databases
- Data inventory completeness
- Storage access logging
- Audit log retention
- Cryptographic key lifecycle
Module 8. Incident response for data systems
Align data platform incident handling with ISO 27001 requirements. Demonstrate preparedness and reduce exposure during audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Data breach detection signals
- Classification of data incidents
- Escalation paths for DB issues
- Forensic data preservation
- Notification timelines
- Root cause documentation
- Post-incident access review
- Logging breach responses
- Recovery validation
- Testing incident playbooks
- Coordination with security teams
- Auditor access during incidents
Module 9. Vendor and third-party risk in data
Manage external providers touching your data with ISO 27001-aligned oversight and documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing cloud provider compliance
- Third-party data processing agreements
- Audit rights in vendor contracts
- Subprocessor oversight
- Security questionnaire responses
- Vendor incident response
- Data ownership clauses
- Exit strategy documentation
- Penetration test coordination
- Continuous monitoring methods
- Risk rating vendor relationships
- Vendor offboarding controls
Module 10. Automation for control efficiency
Use tooling and scripting to maintain ISO 27001 compliance in data systems without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy as code for data
- Automated access reviews
- Control drift detection
- Self-documenting pipelines
- Auto-generated evidence reports
- Alerting on compliance gaps
- Infrastructure as code checks
- Automated classification
- Data masking automation
- Backup integrity validation
- Encryption key rotation
- Log retention automation
Module 11. Preparing for certification cycles
Navigate internal and external audits with confidence. Deliver complete, correct data-related control evidence ahead of schedule.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-audit readiness checks
- Evidence collection timeline
- Internal mock audits
- Gap remediation planning
- Stakeholder coordination
- Auditor briefing materials
- Control demonstration scripts
- Handling document requests
- Responding to findings
- Post-certification updates
- Maintaining momentum
- Celebrating certification
Module 12. Sustaining compliance over time
Keep your data systems compliant between audits. Build practices that endure team changes and technology shifts.
12 chapters in this module
- Change management integration
- Ongoing control monitoring
- Periodic review schedules
- Knowledge transfer plans
- Documentation version control
- Succession planning for owners
- Annual internal audits
- Updating control mappings
- Tracking regulatory changes
- Benchmarking performance
- Continuous improvement cycle
- Sharing best practices
How this maps to your situation
- During initial ISO 27001 scoping for a new data platform
- When responding to auditor requests for evidence
- Before a major cloud migration affecting data stores
- After onboarding a new third-party data processor
Before vs. after
Before
Navigating ISO 27001 requirements as a side concern in data engineering work, often reacting to audit demands or compliance requests.
After
Proactively shaping data projects with ISO 27001 mastery, leading high-impact engagements with confidence and control.
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 integration into real project timelines.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews or certification prep courses, this program focuses specifically on the intersection of data engineering and ISO 27001 implementation, giving you actionable, role-specific capabilities that translate directly into project influence and engagement quality.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover other standards like SOC 2 or NIST?
The focus is exclusively on ISO 27001 as applied to data systems, giving deep, specific mastery rather than broad familiarity.
Is this relevant if I’m not on a security team?
Absolutely, this is designed for data engineers who must deliver compliant systems, not for security auditors.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for integration into real project timelines..
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