Course Overview
The PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer training course develops the competencies required to plan, implement, manage, monitor, and maintain a cybersecurity program that meets the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive. It addresses the directive’s requirements and the organizational practices needed to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience.
The course covers NIS 2 implementation, cybersecurity governance, asset and risk management, cybersecurity controls, supply chain security, incident and crisis management, business continuity, communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement. Participants also learn how to interpret NIS 2 requirements within an organizational context and apply appropriate implementation methodologies and best practices.
Course Objective
- Explain the fundamental concepts and requirements of the NIS 2 Directive
- Understand the principles, strategies, methodologies, and tools for implementing and managing a NIS 2-compliant cybersecurity program
- Interpret NIS 2 Directive requirements within the specific context of an organization
- Initiate and plan the implementation of NIS 2 Directive requirements
- Apply cybersecurity governance principles and define cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
- Manage organizational assets and cybersecurity risks
- Implement cybersecurity controls and supply chain security measures
- Support incident management and crisis management activities
- Apply communication, awareness, training, testing, monitoring, and performance measurement practices
- Support the planning, implementation, management, monitoring, maintenance, and continual improvement of a cybersecurity program
Pre-requisites
A fundamental understanding of cybersecurity.
Course Curriculum
