Why Choose This Training?
In today's digital age, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures is paramount, as organizations continuously face diverse cyber threats. The NIS 2 Directive is a crucial legislation aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare, and digital services.

Course Highlights:

Gain comprehensive knowledge of the NIS 2 Directive’s requirements, implementation strategies, and best practices.
Participate in interactive sessions and practical exercises designed to teach you how to assess cybersecurity risks, develop incident response plans, and implement effective security measures.
Learn about industry standards and best practices to stay updated with the evolving threat landscape and implement advanced cybersecurity solutions.
This course is ideal for those who prefer a self-study approach while benefiting from the guidance of an experienced trainer.

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Learning 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
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

Program
Module 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
Module 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
Module 3: Infrastructure and application security controls, incident and crisis management, and business continuity
Infrastructure and application security controls
Incident management
Crisis management
Business continuity
Module 4: Communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement in cybersecurity
Communication
Awareness and training
Testing in cybersecurity
Measuring and reporting performance and metrics
Continual improvement
Closing of the training course

Exam & certificate
The “PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer” exam 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 NIS 2 Directive requirements
Domain 3 Planning of a cybersecurity program implementation based on NIS 2 Directive requirements
Domain 4 Infrastructure security controls, incident management, and crisis management
Domain 5 Business continuity, awareness and training, and communication
Domain 6 Testing, monitoring, and measurement of a cybersecurity program based on NIS 2 Directive
The “PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer” exam is available in English
The exam is available online, please refer to PECB Online Examinee Guide ;
Duration: 3 hours

Educational approach

This approach is ideal if you want to invest time in self-study.

The coached model (remote) includes three hours coaching split into three one hour sessions (to be planned and agreed with the trainer) during a 4 weeks’ timeframe encompassing a summary of each training day.

Our training courses are scheduled to begin on the second Monday of each month and span four weeks. During this four-week period, please coordinate with your trainer to schedule individual sessions.

Upon completion, exam vouchers will be issued. If you register for a course after the current month has begun, your booking will be transferred to the subsequent month.

A confirmation email will be sent to you to collect your invoicing information and PECB student information.

Your booking is confirmed once full payment is received.

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