A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering SOC 2 for SAP MDG and ERP Integration Practitioners
A complete implementation guide for compliance-critical system integrations in complex enterprise environments
$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.
Compliance work stays siloed, reactive, and rework-heavy when integration design doesn't align with control frameworks.
The situation this course is for
SOC 2 evidence collection often starts late, triggers rework, and lands on overstretched teams who weren't involved in system design. The result is delayed attestation, duplicated effort, and technical debt piling up at the control boundary.
Who this is for
Senior SAP MDG developers and ERP analysts in global services firms who own integration logic and data governance within ERP landscapes and are increasingly expected to deliver SOC 2-compliant solutions.
Who this is not for
Entry-level consultants, standalone auditors, or IT generalists without hands-on SAP configuration or ERP integration experience.
What you walk away with
- Map SOC 2 controls directly into SAP MDG data stewardship workflows
- Structure integration pipelines that generate audit-ready evidence
- Lead cross-functional alignment between compliance, security, and ERP teams
- Deliver consistent control narratives across multiple business units and regions
- Reduce audit preparation cycles by embedding compliance into system design
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. SOC 2 Fundamentals in Enterprise Integration Contexts
Builds foundational understanding of SOC 2 with a focus on integration scenarios common in SAP MDG and ERP environments. Covers trust principles, report types, and how they intersect with metadata governance.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding Type I vs Type II reports in global deployments
- Control objectives relevant to master data management
- How SOC 2 differs from ISO 27001 in scope and evidence
- Integration points where SOC 2 impacts SAP workflows
- Role of ERP analysts in compliance readiness cycles
- Compliance expectations from clients in regulated sectors
- Aligning control design with SAP MDG release timelines
- Evidence types generated in ERP metadata flows
- Common misalignments between technical and audit teams
- Terminology bridge for cross-functional communication
- How cloud-first strategies change SOC 2 scope
- Building compliance into initial integration planning
Module 2. Mapping Controls to SAP MDG Data Domains
Teaches how to align SOC 2 control categories with SAP MDG data stewardship domains, enabling proactive evidence design within master data processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying data domains subject to SOC 2 scrutiny
- Mapping access controls to customer and vendor master records
- Change management workflows for compliance-critical fields
- Documenting segregation of duties in SAP configurations
- Logging and monitoring for data integrity claims
- Designing audit trails for reference data updates
- Handling GDPR overlaps within SOC 2 frameworks
- Validating data lineage from source to MDG layer
- Control evidence for data quality rules
- Versioning and approval workflows for metadata
- Integrating data governance policies with control design
- Common control mapping errors in ERP integrations
Module 3. Designing Compliance-Aware Integration Patterns
Covers integration architecture decisions that preempt compliance gaps, focusing on API contracts, data flow design, and boundary control placement.
12 chapters in this module
- Embedding control checks in integration middleware
- Designing SOC 2-compliant ETL pipelines for MDG
- Securing data transit between SAP and external systems
- Authentication patterns for integration accounts
- Rate limiting and usage tracking for audit trails
- Error handling that preserves compliance integrity
- Metadata sync frequency and compliance implications
- Handling failed synchronizations without control gaps
- Logging integration events for audit consumption
- Schema evolution under compliance constraints
- Version control for integration artefacts
- Recovery procedures that maintain evidence continuity
Module 4. Automating Evidence Generation from SAP Workflows
Demonstrates how to configure SAP MDG and related tools to automatically generate auditable logs and compliance reports as byproducts of normal operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Configuring change documents for audit consumption
- Extracting role assignment history from SAP
- Generating access review reports from authorization traces
- Automating data validation logs for critical fields
- Scheduling evidence exports aligned with reporting cycles
- Transforming SAP logs into standardized audit formats
- Validating completeness of automated evidence sets
- Handling time zone and localization in logs
- Integrating with GRC tools for central reporting
- Using workflow completion as control evidence
- Tagging compliance-relevant transactions in logs
- Reducing manual evidence collection effort
Module 5. Cross-Functional Validation Cycles
Details structured review processes that align SAP teams, compliance officers, and internal auditors on control expectations and evidence sufficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining validation criteria for control artefacts
- Structuring pre-audit walkthroughs with auditors
- Creating shared definitions of 'complete' evidence
- Facilitating control walkthroughs with non-technical stakeholders
- Documenting assumptions in integration design
- Managing scope changes during review cycles
- Resolving evidence gaps without rework
- Version-controlled audit narratives
- Feedback loops between audit findings and SAP updates
- Tracking remediation items to closure
- Standardizing validation checklists across teams
- Building trust between engineering and assurance
Module 6. SOC 2 Scope Definition in Multi-System Landscapes
Guides practitioners in defining clear system boundaries and inclusion criteria for SOC 2, especially in hybrid SAP environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying in-scope systems for SOC 2 reporting
- Mapping data flows across SAP and non-SAP layers
- Defining system boundaries for cloud-hosted ERP
- Handling third-party dependencies in control design
- Assessing shared responsibility models with vendors
- Documenting out-of-scope components with justification
- Version control for system boundary descriptions
- Common scope creep triggers in integration projects
- Aligning scope with client assurance requirements
- Managing scope changes across audit cycles
- Using architecture diagrams for audit clarity
- Communicating boundary decisions to stakeholders
Module 7. Control Design for Hybrid and Cloud ERP Deployments
Addresses SOC 2 control implications in hybrid SAP landscapes, including cloud migration paths and mixed hosting models.
12 chapters in this module
- Control continuity during cloud migration
- Monitoring access in hybrid identity models
- Data residency considerations in SOC 2
- Change management across on-premise and cloud layers
- Backup and recovery controls in distributed systems
- Incident response coordination across environments
- Vendor management for cloud infrastructure
- Patch management evidence in hybrid setups
- Network segmentation in multi-region deployments
- Logging consistency across deployment models
- Authentication federation audit trails
- Risk assessment for cloud extension layers
Module 8. Stakeholder Communication and Narrative Building
Equips SAP and ERP professionals to articulate SOC 2 narratives confidently to compliance teams, clients, and leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating technical changes into control impact
- Writing clear control descriptions for auditors
- Creating visual narratives for cross-functional teams
- Responding to auditor inquiries with precision
- Documenting design decisions for future audits
- Building reusable response templates
- Anticipating common auditor questions
- Explaining SAP MDG's role in control chains
- Using data flow diagrams in stakeholder meetings
- Maintaining narrative consistency across updates
- Versioning compliance documentation
- Reducing ambiguity in control assertions
Module 9. Continuous Compliance Through Release Cycles
Shows how to maintain SOC 2 compliance across SAP system updates, patches, and feature releases without regression.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing compliance impact of SAP notes
- Control checks in transport management workflows
- Automated validation of post-release configurations
- Maintaining evidence baselines across upgrades
- Change documentation for audit trails
- Regression testing for compliance controls
- Tracking control relevance over time
- Managing configuration drift
- Version alignment between systems and controls
- Patch validation with minimal disruption
- Rollback procedures that preserve compliance
- Release calendar coordination with audit cycles
Module 10. Building Scalable Compliance Playbooks
Teaches how to create reusable, standardized compliance assets that accelerate future engagements and reduce onboarding time.
12 chapters in this module
- Template design for control documentation
- Creating modular evidence packages
- Standardizing integration design patterns
- Developing onboarding materials for new team members
- Knowledge transfer between project teams
- Maintaining versioned playbook repositories
- Customizing playbooks for industry variants
- Using playbooks in client proposals
- Auditing playbook adherence
- Updating playbooks with audit feedback
- Linking playbook components to SAP transports
- Scaling compliance practices across regions
Module 11. Leveraging Automation and Tooling
Introduces tools and automation techniques that reduce manual work in SOC 2 compliance for SAP environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Scripting evidence extraction from SAP systems
- Using robotic process automation for compliance tasks
- Integrating monitoring tools with audit workflows
- Automated control testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Dashboarding compliance status for leadership
- Alerting on control deviations
- Machine-readable control definitions
- Version-controlled control logic
- Natural language processing for document review
- AI-assisted gap analysis
- Integrating GRC platforms with SAP
- Tool selection criteria for compliance automation
Module 12. Next-Generation Integration and Compliance Trends
Prepares practitioners for emerging demands including AI-augmented governance, real-time attestation, and dynamic control frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Real-time SOC 2 monitoring concepts
- AI for anomaly detection in master data
- Predictive control validation
- Blockchain for immutable audit trails
- Zero trust models in ERP access
- Self-attesting systems design
- Compliance as code principles
- Dynamic control frameworks
- Regulatory technology convergence
- Future of third-party assurance
- Preparing for continuous attestation
- Staying ahead of evolving expectations
How this maps to your situation
- SAP MDG and ERP integration landscape
- SOC 2 compliance in complex enterprise environments
- Cross-functional validation cycles
- Scalable compliance playbook development
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance work is reactive, siloed, and prone to rework due to late involvement in integration design.
After
SOC 2 is embedded into SAP MDG workflows, enabling proactive evidence generation, faster audit cycles, and broader influence across business units.
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 90 minutes per week over six weeks, or concentrated study for full completion in under 20 hours.
If nothing changes
Without structured integration of SOC 2 into ERP design, teams face recurring rework, delayed attestation, and diminished influence in client assurance discussions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic SOC 2 overviews, this course is tailored to SAP MDG and ERP integration scenarios, delivering actionable design patterns and reusable compliance assets specific to enterprise services practitioners.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant if I'm not in audit or security?
Yes. It's designed for SAP and ERP practitioners who must deliver systems that meet SOC 2 requirements, focusing on integration design, evidence generation, and cross-functional alignment.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with client-facing compliance discussions?
Yes. Modules include narrative building, stakeholder communication, and reusable documentation that strengthen client assurance engagements.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over six weeks, or concentrated study for full completion in under 20 hours..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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