A tailored course, built for your situation
Reference of choice on cross-functional risk calls
Become the practitioner other teams proactively consult on compliance and control 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
Mid-career IT governance practitioner in a product-led tech environment, responsible for aligning project delivery with compliance and security standards
Who this is not for
Entry-level coordinators, auditors without delivery experience, or those seeking certification prep only
What you walk away with
- Recognized internally as the first call when ISO 27001 compliance questions arise
- Produce control mappings others adopt as reference templates
- Contribute with confidence in cross-departmental risk reviews
- Anticipate auditor questions before they're asked
- Turn policy language into working project safeguards
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Core principles of ISO 27001 in real-world project contexts
Translate high-level clauses into actionable project safeguards. Focus on Clauses 4, 6 including context, leadership, and planning.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping organizational context to ISMS scope
- Defining information security objectives
- Integrating risk assessment into project kickoffs
- Establishing leadership accountability
- Documenting scope boundaries clearly
- Aligning with executive priorities
- Handling internal dependencies
- Scoping out of bounds items
- Using risk treatment plans effectively
- Maintaining version control
- Linking policy to sprint planning
- Communicating scope to non-specialists
Module 2. Risk assessment alignment with project timelines
Apply ISO 27001 risk methodology to sprint cycles and release schedules without slowing delivery.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying information assets early
- Classifying data sensitivity levels
- Threat modeling for cloud services
- Vulnerability mapping in CI/CD
- Assigning risk owners by phase
- Using heat maps effectively
- Prioritizing high-impact risks
- Aligning risk register with Jira workflows
- Automating risk flagging
- Escalating material risks
- Documenting risk treatment decisions
- Reviewing risk posture monthly
Module 3. Control mapping for agile delivery teams
Adapt Annex A controls to team workflows without heavy documentation overhead.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping access control to identity providers
- Securing code repositories
- Enforcing least privilege
- Monitoring privileged sessions
- Logging change events
- Protecting backup integrity
- Encrypting transit data
- Hardening development environments
- Applying mobile device policies
- Managing contractor access
- Tracking asset lifecycles
- Enforcing clean desk policies
Module 4. Audit readiness through consistent documentation
Generate clean, consistent evidence packages the first time, no rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Creating audit trail templates
- Versioning control documentation
- Capturing sign-offs digitally
- Storing records securely
- Indexing documents for retrieval
- Aligning with SOC 2 where applicable
- Avoiding common evidence gaps
- Using automated checklists
- Running internal pre-audits
- Training teams on evidence standards
- Responding to auditor queries
- Updating documents post-audit
Module 5. Stakeholder communication across technical and business units
Frame ISO 27001 requirements in terms nontechnical peers understand and act on.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating controls into business impact
- Reporting risk in executive terms
- Creating visual dashboards
- Running cross-functional workshops
- Preparing compliance summaries
- Handling legal team questions
- Presenting to product leads
- Incorporating feedback loops
- Documenting decisions clearly
- Managing expectations on timelines
- Using plain language briefs
- Building trust through transparency
Module 6. Integrating ISO 27001 into project initiation
Embed compliance into kickoff processes so it’s never an afterthought.
12 chapters in this module
- Including security in project charters
- Assigning compliance owners
- Defining success metrics early
- Holding scoping sessions
- Setting documentation standards
- Integrating with intake forms
- Aligning with architecture review
- Using pre-checklists
- Flagging high-risk projects
- Tracking exceptions
- Updating templates quarterly
- Training PMs on requirements
Module 7. Vendor and third-party risk coordination
Lead assurance efforts when external partners touch sensitive systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing vendor compliance posture
- Reviewing SOC 2 reports
- Mapping vendor access to controls
- Enforcing contract language
- Conducting due diligence calls
- Classifying third-party risk tiers
- Tracking remediation items
- Managing onboarding workflows
- Auditing subcontractor access
- Using questionnaires effectively
- Flagging red flags early
- Maintaining central registry
Module 8. Continuous monitoring and improvement
Keep the ISMS dynamic and responsive to changes in the environment.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling internal audits
- Tracking corrective actions
- Running management reviews
- Updating risk registers
- Measuring control effectiveness
- Using KPIs for improvement
- Identifying emerging threats
- Adjusting controls proactively
- Documenting changes
- Engaging leadership quarterly
- Reporting on nonconformities
- Planning for surveillance audits
Module 9. Incident response coordination under ISO 27001
Apply control requirements during real incidents without delay or confusion.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident severity levels
- Activating response teams
- Logging events per clause
- Preserving evidence
- Notifying stakeholders
- Reporting to management
- Conducting post-mortems
- Updating response plans
- Testing playbooks annually
- Integrating with Opsgenie alerts
- Managing external comms
- Validating recovery steps
Module 10. Change management and compliance alignment
Ensure all infrastructure and application changes uphold control integrity.
12 chapters in this module
- Requiring risk assessments pre-change
- Involving security in CAB
- Documenting change rationale
- Enforcing approval workflows
- Tracking emergency changes
- Verifying backout plans
- Updating configuration records
- Auditing change logs
- Linking changes to incidents
- Monitoring change failure rates
- Using automation for compliance
- Reporting on change success
Module 11. Training and awareness delivery that sticks
Equip teams with practical knowledge, not checkbox exercises.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing role-based training
- Creating microlearning modules
- Using real breach examples
- Running tabletop drills
- Testing knowledge retention
- Tracking completion rates
- Gamifying participation
- Tailoring content to teams
- Updating annually
- Measuring behavior change
- Reporting to leadership
- Gathering feedback
Module 12. Sustaining compliance across leadership transitions
Build systems that survive reorgs and role changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting tribal knowledge
- Creating onboarding packs
- Standardizing roles and duties
- Using RACI matrices
- Maintaining runbooks
- Sharing ownership models
- Running handover sessions
- Updating org charts
- Archiving legacy decisions
- Ensuring playbook accessibility
- Reducing key-person risk
- Planning for continuity
How this maps to your situation
- When starting a new audit cycle
- After a cross-functional escalation
- When onboarding a new vendor
- Before a major system change
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance efforts feel reactive, scattered across teams, with inconsistent documentation and frequent last-minute scrambles before audits.
After
You lead from clarity, others come to you first. Control mappings are clean, evidence is ready, and cross-functional peers trust your input as authoritative.
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 fit around project delivery cycles.
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How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike certification prep courses, this program focuses on practical application and recognition, turning ISO 27001 knowledge into influence across teams.
Frequently asked
Is this course aligned with the the current cycle revision of ISO 27001?
Yes, all content reflects ISO/IEC 27001:the current cycle requirements and structure.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will the templates work in non-Atlassian environments?
Yes, all templates are platform-agnostic and designed for adoption across tools and teams.
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