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NIS 2

NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer

NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer. Review available formats, prerequisites, current inclusions and certification terms before booking.

PECBLead Implementer5 daysLiveSelf-pacedIn-house
  • Practitioner-led, taught by a working CISO
Christophe Mazzola

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Christophe Mazzola

Practicing CISO · Founder of Cyber Academy

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For

Right fit if you are.

  • ✓Cybersecurity professionals who want to build practical competence in implementing NIS 2 Directive requirements
  • ✓IT managers seeking to strengthen the resilience of critical systems and align them with NIS 2 obligations
  • ✓Government and regulatory officials responsible for overseeing or enforcing NIS 2 Directive compliance
  • ✓Risk and compliance professionals supporting organisations subject to the NIS 2 Directive
  • ✓Security consultants advising essential or important entities on their NIS 2 implementation journey

Honest call

NOT for. When to skip it.

We'd rather you keep your money than buy the wrong path.

  • ✗Individuals with no prior exposure to cybersecurity concepts may struggle to keep pace with the implementation focus of the course
  • ✗Those seeking a purely technical or hands-on engineering programme will find the content governance and compliance oriented rather than tool specific
  • ✗Professionals looking for a general IT security overview rather than NIS 2 specific implementation guidance will find the scope too narrow

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • 1Explain the core concepts and regulatory requirements of the NIS 2 Directive
  • 2Interpret NIS 2 Directive requirements within the specific operational context of an organisation
  • 3Plan and initiate a NIS 2 Directive implementation programme using recognised methodologies
  • 4Design and manage a cybersecurity programme that aligns with NIS 2 compliance obligations
  • 5Apply asset management and risk management processes to support NIS 2 compliance
  • 6Select and implement cybersecurity controls appropriate to the organisation's risk profile
  • 7Coordinate incident management and crisis management activities in line with NIS 2 requirements
  • 8Monitor, test, and continuously improve a cybersecurity programme against NIS 2 obligations

Programme

Day by day

Day 1Introduction to NIS 2 Directive and implementation initiation

  • Overview of the NIS 2 Directive

    This module introduces the regulatory background, scope, and key definitions of the NIS 2 Directive, establishing the foundation for the implementation journey.

  • Initiating an NIS 2 implementation programme

    Participants explore how to formally launch an NIS 2 compliance initiative within an organisation, including stakeholder identification and project scoping.

By end of day

  • • Articulate what the NIS 2 Directive requires and which entities it covers
  • • Identify the organisational steps needed to kick off a compliant implementation
Day 2Compliance programme design, asset management, and risk management

  • Structuring an NIS 2 compliance programme

    This module covers how to design a structured programme that maps organisational activities to specific NIS 2 requirements.

  • Asset management under NIS 2

    Participants learn to identify, classify, and manage assets in scope of the directive to maintain an accurate and up-to-date asset inventory.

  • Risk management principles and application

    This module addresses risk assessment methodologies and how to align risk management processes with NIS 2 obligations.

By end of day

  • • Build a compliance programme structure tailored to NIS 2 requirements
  • • Apply risk management techniques to prioritise cybersecurity efforts
  • • Maintain asset inventories that support ongoing NIS 2 compliance
Day 3Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management

  • Selecting and implementing cybersecurity controls

    This module guides participants through choosing appropriate technical and organisational security measures required under the directive.

  • Incident management processes

    Participants examine how to establish processes for detecting, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents in accordance with NIS 2 notification obligations.

  • Crisis management under NIS 2

    This module focuses on planning and exercising crisis management capabilities to contain and recover from large-scale cybersecurity events.

By end of day

  • • Select controls that address NIS 2 security requirements proportionately
  • • Design an incident management workflow that meets NIS 2 reporting timelines
  • • Prepare a crisis management plan aligned with directive expectations
Day 4Communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement

  • Communication and awareness programmes

    This module covers how to develop internal and external communication strategies that support NIS 2 compliance and cultivate a security-aware culture.

  • Testing the cybersecurity programme

    Participants explore methods for testing controls and validating that the cybersecurity programme performs as intended under realistic conditions.

  • Monitoring and continual improvement

    This module addresses how to track cybersecurity performance metrics and implement a continual improvement cycle to keep the programme effective over time.

By end of day

  • • Design communication plans that maintain stakeholder awareness of NIS 2 obligations
  • • Apply testing methods to verify the effectiveness of implemented controls
  • • Establish monitoring indicators that drive ongoing programme improvement
Day 5Exam preparation and review

  • Competency domain review

    This session revisits all six competency domains covered during the week, reinforcing key concepts and clarifying areas of uncertainty before the external certification exam.

  • Practice application and Q and A

    Participants work through scenario-based questions mirroring the style of the PECB exam and discuss answers to consolidate their understanding.

By end of day

  • • Consolidate knowledge across all NIS 2 implementation competency domains
  • • Approach the external certification exam with confidence after targeted revision

Public sessions

Upcoming public sessions

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Deep dive

Everything inside this certification

The detail behind the headline. Read at your own pace. Each section answers a buyer question we get on discovery calls.

  • 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
  1. Conducting comprehensive risk assessments specific to critical infrastructure systems
  2. Managing incident response plans tailored to the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive
  3. Implementing appropriate security measures and controls
  4. Implementing metrics and performance indicators
  5. Managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents
  6. Conducting management reviews
  7. Managing a cybersecurity team

Certification Rules and Policies

  • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
  • Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, 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.
  • In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Educational Approach

  • 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.

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FAQ

Buyers always ask

Is the certification exam included with this course?+

Exam inclusion depends on the delivery format and commercial option selected. Check the booking summary or ask Cyber Academy for written confirmation before registering.

Completing the training, passing the applicable exam, and meeting the PECB credential requirements are separate steps.

Which organisations are subject to the NIS 2 Directive and therefore most relevant to this course?+

The NIS 2 Directive applies to a broad range of essential and important entities operating in sectors such as energy, transport, banking, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and public administration across EU member states.

Professionals working in or advising any of these sectors will find the implementation focus of this course directly applicable to their compliance responsibilities.

What topics does the PECB certification exam cover?+

According to PECB, the exam spans six competency domains: fundamental concepts and definitions of NIS 2 Directive; planning of NIS 2 requirements implementation; cybersecurity roles, responsibilities, and risk management; cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management; communication and awareness; and testing and monitoring of a cybersecurity programme.

This training course is structured to give participants thorough coverage of all six domains before they attempt the exam independently.

Is prior cybersecurity experience required to attend?+

PECB states that a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity is the main requirement for this training. Participants who already work in cybersecurity, IT management, or regulatory roles will be best positioned to engage with the implementation-level content.

Those without any cybersecurity background may find the pace and technical depth challenging, and are advised to build foundational knowledge before enrolling.

How does the NIS 2 Directive relate to other cybersecurity frameworks covered in separate courses?+

The NIS 2 Directive is an EU legislative instrument that sets binding requirements for network and information system security across member states. It is distinct from voluntary frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, though the two share common themes around risk management, incident response, and continual improvement.

This course focuses specifically on interpreting and implementing NIS 2 legal obligations rather than providing a broad survey of multiple frameworks.

Next step

Where this leads

Pillar guide

Read the full NIS 2 guide

European cybersecurity directive. Scope, the ten Article 21 measures, incident reporting, supervisory dialogue.

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