The Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer training course enables participants to gain the necessary competencies to support organizations in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cybersecurity program that meets the requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
Course description:
By attending the NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer training course, you gain in-depth knowledge of the directive’s requirements, implementation strategies, and best practices that protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will learn how to assess organization’s cybersecurity risks, develop robust incident response plans, and implement effective security measures to meet the requirements of NIS 2 Directive.
Moreover, you will gain insights into industry standards and best practices that will enable you to stay up to date with the evolving threat landscape and implement cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. After successfully completing this training course, you will become a trusted cybersecurity professional that possesses the expertise to navigate the complex landscape of critical cybersecurity infrastructure and contribute to the resilience of your organization and society as a whole.
Course objectives:
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.
Course outline:
Day 1 - Introduction to NIS 2 Directive and initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation:
• Training course objectives and structureStandards and regulatory frameworks
• NIS 2 Directive
• NIS 2 Directive requirements
• Initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation
• The organization 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 reportingperformance and metrics
• Continual improvement
• Closing of the training course
Day 5 - Certification Exam:
• Preparation for exam
• Exam
Target audience:
• 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
Prerequisites:
• A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles
Language:
• English course material, norwegian speaking instructor
Certification:
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.