PECB CourseCybersecurity ManagementFoundationNIS 2NIS 2 Directive Foundation
Understand the NIS 2 Directive requirements and cybersecurity obligations for protecting EU critical infrastructure.
Course Description
The PECB NIS 2 Directive Foundation training course outlines the essential insights necessary for understanding the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive regarding cybersecurity measures. It provides the core concepts required to support organizations in the initial phases of planning, implementation, and management of cybersecurity programs aligned with the Directive. This training course covers the fundamental concepts related to the Directive's requirements and provides information that will help you understand the best practices for protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The course includes diverse educational content, including practical exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, and illustrative demonstrations of NIS 2 Directive requirements. Participants will be provided with training course materials containing over 200 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
Who Should Attend
- Compliance officers and managers in EU organizations
- Security managers responsible for critical infrastructure protection
- Legal and regulatory professionals dealing with EU cybersecurity law
- IT professionals seeking to understand NIS 2 obligations
- Risk managers in essential and important entities
Learning Objectives
- 1Understand the essential requirements of the NIS 2 Directive regarding cybersecurity measures
- 2Learn the core concepts required for planning and implementing NIS 2 compliance programs
- 3Identify the scope and applicability of the NIS 2 Directive to different entity types
- 4Comprehend the best practices for protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats
- 5Understand incident reporting requirements and timelines under NIS 2
- 6Recognize enforcement mechanisms and penalties under the Directive
Prerequisites
- No specific prerequisites required
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to NIS 2 Directive
Directive background, objectives, scope, key definitions, entity classification (essential vs. important), and the relationship between NIS 2 and other EU regulations.
Day 2: NIS 2 Compliance Requirements and Certification Exam
Cybersecurity risk management measures, incident reporting obligations, supply chain security, enforcement and penalties, and the foundation certification exam.
Exam Details
Duration
1 hour
Format
Multiple choice (40 questions)
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certificate Holder in NIS 2 Directive Foundation
Issued by PECB
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