The NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer course provides participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to plan, execute, oversee, monitor, and continuously enhance a cybersecurity program in alignment with the EU NIS 2 Directive requirements.
Through this live, instructor-led training (available online or onsite), attendees will learn how to establish cybersecurity governance, implement risk management processes, build incident response capabilities, and apply suitable technical and organizational security measures. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the official PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification exam.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
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Grasp the objectives and requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
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Plan and manage the deployment of a cybersecurity program aligned with NIS 2 standards.
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Establish governance structures, including clear cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
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Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and implement appropriate controls.
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Develop capabilities for incident response, crisis management, and business continuity.
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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 specializing in 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 program 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 program.
Certification
After successfully passing the examination, participants may apply for one of the following PECB credentials, based 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 is 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 programs.
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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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