A tailored course, built for your situation
Recognition as the go to SOC 2 practitioner at your firm
Become the internal reference for SOC 2 design and execution others rely on
$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.
Being seen as just a supporting player in compliance when you're capable of owning the narrative
The situation this course is for
Engineers with deep system knowledge often get sidelined in SOC 2 discussions, even though their work forms the foundation of control evidence. Without structured visibility, their contributions remain invisible to auditors and leadership alike.
Who this is for
Senior ICs and software engineers in regulated environments who influence control-relevant systems but aren’t formally in compliance roles
Who this is not for
Compliance officers seeking audit certification prep, or executives looking for board-level summaries
What you walk away with
- Lead SOC 2 scoping discussions with confidence and clarity
- Anticipate auditor questions and build evidence pipelines proactively
- Position yourself as the internal source for SOC 2 control mapping
- Bridge engineering and compliance teams with shared artefacts
- Own the narrative from development workflow to audit-ready output
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. SOC 2 fundamentals in engineering context
Translate SOC 2 principles into developer decisions. Understand how Trust Services Criteria map to code, configs, and access patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- What SOC 2 means for engineers
- Type I vs Type II in practice
- Control relevance in system design
- Audit scope boundaries
- Developer responsibilities defined
- SOC 2 and SDLC overlap
- Common misconceptions engineers face
- How auditors view your work
- Mapping code to controls
- Evidence at the source
- Audit trail expectations
- From commit to compliance
Module 2. Control framework mapping
Directly connect technical controls to SOC 2 requirements using real systems examples and reusable templates.
12 chapters in this module
- Control 2 0 overview
- Automated vs manual evidence
- Access control mapping
- Change management linkage
- Logging and monitoring controls
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Config drift detection
- Role based access review
- Service account hygiene
- Control ownership assignment
- Version control as audit trail
- Mapping code repos to controls
Module 3. Evidence pipeline design
Build repeatable systems that generate audit-ready outputs from engineering work without rework.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing for auditability
- Automated evidence collection
- CI CD pipeline tagging
- Log aggregation for compliance
- Evidence retention rules
- Timestamp standardization
- Access review exports
- Automated control testing
- Evidence sufficiency thresholds
- Cross system correlation
- Versioned evidence bundles
- Human review checkpoints
Module 4. Scoping and boundary decisions
Define what’s in and out of scope with precision, avoiding over inclusion and gaps.
12 chapters in this module
- System boundary definition
- Shared responsibility model
- Third party service inclusion
- Cloud provider evidence
- Sub component scoping
- Customer data flow mapping
- Data residency considerations
- Vendor managed controls
- Boundary documentation
- Scope change protocol
- Out of scope justification
- Visualizing the audit perimeter
Module 5. Audit engagement strategy
Prepare for auditor interactions with clarity, reducing friction and follow ups.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor question anticipation
- Pre audit walkthroughs
- Evidence package assembly
- Control testing coordination
- Remediation tracking
- Interview preparation
- Common auditor requests
- Evidence gaps recovery
- Follow up workflows
- Audit timeline alignment
- Point of contact role
- Post audit reporting
Module 6. Developer compliance integration
Embed compliance into daily workflows so standards are maintained by default.
12 chapters in this module
- Compliance as code principles
- Linting for control adherence
- Pre commit hooks for policy
- PR templates with controls
- Automated policy checks
- Security champions model
- Team level accountability
- Feedback loops with auditors
- Documentation as code
- Control debt tracking
- Sprint planning inclusion
- Compliance story points
Module 7. Reporting and visibility
Create clear, actionable reports that highlight compliance posture to non technical leads.
12 chapters in this module
- Status dashboard design
- Control coverage metrics
- Evidence completeness rate
- Risk exposure indicators
- Remediation pipeline view
- Audit readiness score
- Team level reporting
- Leadership summary views
- Trend analysis over time
- Gap heatmaps
- Control ownership charts
- Cross project visibility
Module 8. Vendor and third party oversight
Extend control rigor to external partners and managed services.
12 chapters in this module
- Third party risk tiers
- Vendor SOC 2 review
- Downstream control reliance
- Contractual evidence terms
- Subprocessor tracking
- Attestation review process
- Evidence exchange protocols
- Vendor audit rights
- Control gap management
- Compliance onboarding
- Oversight frequency
- Exit audit requirements
Module 9. Incident response and compliance
Align incident workflows with SOC 2 requirements without compromising response speed.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification
- Notification timelines
- Log preservation
- Post incident review
- Control effectiveness review
- Evidence for root cause
- Audit trail retention
- Disclosure thresholds
- Regulatory reporting
- Lessons learned documentation
- Process updates post event
- Communication protocols
Module 10. Continuous compliance operations
Shift from point in time audits to always audit ready posture.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated control monitoring
- Threshold based alerts
- Quarterly evidence refresh
- Control drift detection
- Continuous audit concepts
- Real time compliance dashboards
- Integration with SIEM
- Policy version tracking
- Control ownership rotation
- Compliance runbooks
- Audit simulation drills
- Preparation cadence
Module 11. Cross functional influence
Lead conversations across teams with authority and shared understanding.
12 chapters in this module
- Speaking to compliance teams
- Engineering to audit translation
- Control rationale communication
- Influencing design choices
- Risk based decision making
- Prioritization frameworks
- Stakeholder mapping
- Consensus building
- Escalation paths
- Documentation standards
- Cross team playbooks
- Shared ownership models
Module 12. Ownership and recognition
Position yourself as the go to practitioner through visibility, delivery, and influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Building internal credibility
- Presenting control work
- Internal knowledge sharing
- Mentoring others
- Cross project referrals
- Recognition pathways
- Contributing to frameworks
- Documenting your impact
- Creating reusable assets
- Establishing reputation
- Becoming the reference
- Next career steps
How this maps to your situation
- When scoping a new SOC 2 audit
- When responding to auditor requests
- When designing systems with compliance impact
- When leading cross team compliance efforts
Before vs. after
Before
You contribute to systems that matter for SOC 2 but aren't consulted when decisions are made.
After
Teams proactively bring SOC 2 questions to you and rely on your guidance to shape compliant systems.
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, with 12 modules designed for flexible completion over 4-6 weeks.
If nothing changes
Remaining in the background means missed opportunities to lead, influence, and accelerate your impact in a compliance critical organization.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic SOC 2 overviews, this course is tailored for engineers who need to lead from within, with concrete tools to build recognition and influence.
Frequently asked
Is this course for compliance officers or engineers?
It's designed for engineers and ICs who influence systems covered by SOC 2 but don't hold formal compliance titles.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me pass a SOC 2 audit?
It won't audit your firm, but it will prepare you to lead the technical work that makes audits smoother and more successful.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with 12 modules designed for flexible completion over 4-6 weeks..
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