NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer
Why Should You Attend?
The importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated, as organizations are increasingly facing all types of cyberattacks. The NIS 2 Directive is a legislation that has been designed to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, transport, healthcare, and digital services.
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.
After passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer” credential.
Who Should Attend?
- 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
Learning Objective
Upon successfully completing the training course, participants will be able to:
- 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
This training course is participant centered and:
- The training course provides both theoretical concepts and practical examples regarding NIS 2 Directive requirements that will help you support organizations 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.
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are having a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to NIS 2 Directive and initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation
- Training course objectives and structure
- NIS 2 Directive
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Overview of NIS 2 Directive
- 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
- Analysis of the NIS 2 Directive compliance program
- Asset management
- Risk management
Day 3: Infrastructure and application security controls, incident and crisis management, and business continuity
- Infrastructure and application security controls
- Incident management
- Crisis management
- Business continuity
Day 4: Communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement in cybersecurity
- Communication
- Awareness and training
- Testing in cybersecurity
- Measuring and reporting performance and metrics
- Continual improvement
Day 5: Certification exam
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
Participants will be provided with training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional - Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.
