NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer Course Overview

To ensure our students are well-prepared to take on the NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer course and to derive maximum benefit from it, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of the NIS Directive and its objectives.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of general IT terminology and operations within an IT environment.
• Some experience with IT governance or information security management is advantageous.
• Ability to understand and analyze legislative documents (prior experience with legal or regulatory texts can be helpful).
• Willingness to engage in group discussions and activities, as well as to apply learned concepts to hypothetical scenarios.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that participants can actively engage with the course material and effectively apply the NIS 2 Directive requirements in their respective organizations.

Target Audience for NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer

The NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer course is designed for professionals implementing cybersecurity measures under the NIS 2 framework.

• Cybersecurity Analysts
• IT Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Managers
• Security Policymakers
• Network Administrators
• System Integrators
• Legal Consultants specializing in cyber law
• CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers)
• Data Protection Officers
• IT Consultants
• Incident Response Team Members
• Government Officials overseeing cybersecurity regulations
• IT Auditors
• Critical Infrastructure Operators

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer?

1. Introduction: Discover the key principles of the NIS 2 Directive and learn to effectively implement and manage a comprehensive cybersecurity program in alignment with the Directive's requirements.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the framework and scope of the NIS 2 Directive, including its significance and legislative impact.
• Initiate the implementation of the NIS 2 Directive by identifying organizational roles, responsibilities, and the necessary foundational steps.
• Analyze current compliance status with the NIS 2 Directive and identify gaps in cybersecurity measures.
• Develop a strategic approach for asset management to ensure protection of critical infrastructure and essential services.
• Establish a risk management process tailored to the context of the NIS 2 Directive, encompassing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Design and implement cybersecurity controls that align with the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
• Formulate incident management and crisis management protocols to effectively respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop communication strategies to facilitate information sharing and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
• Implement testing procedures to validate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and incident management plans.
• Set up a monitoring regime for continual assessment and improvement of cybersecurity practices, ensuring ongoing compliance with the NIS 2 Directive.