Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer

The main requirements for participating in this training course are having a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Cybersecurity professional seeking to gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of NIS 2 Directive and learn practical strategies to implement robust cybersecurity measures
• IT managers and professionals aiming to gain insights on implementing secure systems and improve the resilience of critical systems
• Government and regulatory officials responsible for enforcing the NIS 2 Directive

Upon successfully completing the training course, you will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts of NIS 2 Directive and its requirements
• Obtain a thorough comprehension of the principles, strategies, methodologies, and tools necessary for implementing and efficiently managing a cybersecurity program in compliance with NIS 2 Directive
• Learn how to interpret and implement NIS 2 Directive requirements in the specific context of an organization
• Initiate and plan the implementation of NIS 2 Directive requirements, by utilizing PECB’s methodology and other best practices
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cybersecurity program in compliance with NIS 2 Directive

Educational Approach

• The training course provides both theoretical concepts and practical examples regarding NIS 2 Directive requirements that will help you support organisations to meet the requirements of the directive.
• The training course contains essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
• The participants are encouraged to interact with one another and engage in meaningful discussions when completing the quizzes and exercises.
• The structure of quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.

Day 1: Introduction to NIS 2 Directive and initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• NIS 2 Directive
• NIS 2 Directive requirements
• Initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation
• The organisation and its context

Day 2: Analysis of NIS 2 Directive compliance program, asset management, and risk management

• Cybersecurity governance
• Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
• Asset management
• Risk management

Day 3: Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management

• Cybersecurity controls
• Supply chain security
• Incident management
• Crisis management

Day 4: Communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement in cybersecurity

• Business continuity
• Awareness and training
• Communication
• Testing in cybersecurity
• Measuring, monitoring, and reporting performance and metrics
• Continual improvement
• Closing of the training course

EXAM

The “PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer” exam which is included and taken post course, meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and definitions of NIS 2 Directive

Domain 2: Planning of NIS 2 Directive requirements implementation

Domain 3: Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and risk management

Domain 4: Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management

Domain 5: Communication and awareness

Domain 6: Testing and monitoring of a cybersecurity program

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.