The NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer course empowers participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, execute, oversee, monitor, and continuously enhance a cybersecurity programme in line with the EU NIS 2 Directive requirements.
During this live, instructor-led training (available online or onsite), learners will acquire the expertise to establish cybersecurity governance, implement risk management processes, build incident response capabilities, and apply suitable technical and organisational security measures. The course also readies participants for the official PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification exam.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
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Comprehend the objectives and requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
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Plan and manage the implementation of a cybersecurity programme aligned with NIS 2.
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Establish governance structures and define cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
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Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and implement appropriate controls.
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Develop incident response, crisis management, and business continuity capabilities.
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Monitor, measure, and continuously improve cybersecurity performance.
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Prepare for the PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification exam.
Audience
This course is designed for:
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Cybersecurity managers and professionals.
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Information Security Managers (ISMs).
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CISOs and security leaders.
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IT managers and system administrators.
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Risk and compliance managers.
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Consultants responsible for cybersecurity implementation.
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Professionals leading NIS 2 compliance initiatives.
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Individuals preparing for the PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification.
Examination
The PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer examination evaluates participants' ability to understand, implement, and manage a cybersecurity programme aligned with the NIS 2 Directive.
The examination covers the following competency domains:
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Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and definitions of the NIS 2 Directive.
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Domain 2: Planning the implementation of NIS 2 Directive requirements.
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Domain 3: Cybersecurity roles, responsibilities, and risk management.
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Domain 4: Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management.
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Domain 5: Communication and awareness.
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Domain 6: Testing and monitoring of a cybersecurity programme.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the examination, participants may apply for one of the following PECB credentials, depending on their professional experience and project involvement:
Credential & Requirements
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Provisional Implementer
- Pass the exam and sign the PECB Code of Ethics. No professional or project experience required.
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Implementer
- Pass the exam, possess at least two years of professional experience (including one year in cybersecurity management), complete at least 200 hours of NIS 2 implementation project activities, and sign the PECB Code of Ethics.
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer
- Pass the exam, possess at least five years of professional experience (including two years in cybersecurity management), complete at least 300 hours of NIS 2 implementation project activities, and sign the PECB Code of Ethics.
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Senior Lead Implementer
- Pass the exam, possess at least ten years of professional experience (including seven years in cybersecurity management), complete at least 1,000 hours of NIS 2 implementation project activities, and sign the PECB Code of Ethics.
Qualifying cybersecurity management experience may include activities such as:
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Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments.
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Managing cybersecurity programmes.
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Implementing security controls.
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Managing incident response processes.
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Establishing cybersecurity performance metrics.
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Conducting management reviews.
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Leading cybersecurity teams.
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