NIS2 Expert Courses

• Understand the NIS2 Directive – Gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope, objectives, and key changes from NIS1 to NIS2.
• Interpret regulatory requirements – Learn to apply NIS2 obligations for essential and important entities, including governance, risk management, and incident reporting.
• Develop governance and accountability structures – Understand leadership responsibilities, policy management, and cross-functional coordination under Article 20.
• Implement risk management and security measures – Apply baseline security measures, integrate with ISO/IEC 27001 controls, and manage supply chain and vulnerability risks.
• Manage incident handling and notifications – Learn classification, reporting timelines, and coordination with CSIRTs and EU-CyCLONe.
• Strengthen business continuity and crisis management – Conduct BIA, DRP planning, and align continuity strategies with ISO/IEC 22301.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and training – Design, deliver, and track training programs to build a security-aware organizational culture.
• Navigate national transpositions and authorities – Understand the role of national competent authorities, inspections, fines, and enforcement practices.
• Integrate with other frameworks – Map NIS2 requirements to ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR, DORA, and CER Directive.
• Plan and execute NIS2 implementation – Conduct gap assessments, develop roadmaps, engage stakeholders, and establish continuous improvement processes.

The NIS2 Expert course is aimed at professionals responsible for implementing, managing, or auditing cybersecurity and compliance within their organizations, including:

• Managers and executives – Those overseeing IT, security, or operational risk, accountable for governance and regulatory compliance.
• Compliance and risk officers – Professionals ensuring organizational adherence to NIS2 requirements and related EU regulations.
• IT and cybersecurity professionals – Specialists managing security operations, incident response, and technical controls.
• Auditors and consultants – Internal or external advisors assessing NIS2 compliance and providing guidance on implementation.
• Business continuity and crisis management personnel – Individuals responsible for resilience, BCP/DR planning, and continuity strategies

It is best suited for those working in sectors classified as essential or important entities under the NIS2 Directive.

• Introduction
  • Understand the purpose and context of the NIS2 Directive.
  • Scope and objectives: purpose, evolution, and strategic goals.
  • Key changes from NIS1 and implications.
  • Facts and fables: misconceptions vs. reality.
  • Drivers for implementation: regulatory, reputational, operational.
  • Essential vs. Important Entities; sector coverage (Annex I & II).
• Terminology and Requirements
  • Familiarize with NIS2 terminology and key requirements.
  • Definitions: incident, CSIRT, risk management, cybersecurity measures.
  • Articles 20–23 overview: duties of care, notification, information.
  • Understanding proportionate and risk-based approaches.
• Governance and Management Responsibility
  • Leadership accountability under Article 20.
  • Governance frameworks: roles, RACI matrix, oversight.
  • Policy management and compliance documentation.
  • Executive training and awareness obligations.
  • Coordination with legal, compliance, and risk functions.
• Risk Management and Security Measures
  • Learn the 10 baseline security measures (Article 21).
  • Policies on risk analysis, incident handling, BCP/DR, supply chain, vulnerability handling, auditing, encryption, HR security, MFA.
  • Integration with ISO/IEC 27001 controls and TOMs.
• Incident Handling and Notification 
  
  • Reporting requirements and coordination with CSIRTs.
  • Incident classification and thresholds.
  • Reporting timeline: 24h early warning, 72h notification, 1-month final report.
  • EU-CyCLONe and post-incident learning.
• Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and BCP/DR
  • Understand resilience and continuity requirements.
  • Conducting BIA and DRP planning.
  • Crisis management roles and communication plans.
  • Testing and maintaining continuity plans.
  • Alignment with ISO/IEC 22301.
• Training and Awareness
  • Human factors and culture of cybersecurity.
  • Program design and periodicity.
  • Training topics: phishing, MFA, insider threats, cloud security.
  • Documenting and tracking training compliance.
• National Transposition and Authorities
  • National competent authorities and CSIRTs.
  • Inspection powers and cooperation.
  • Administrative fines and penalties (up to 2% turnover).
  • Reporting and remediation obligations.
  • Examples of national implementations (Germany, Netherlands, Italy).
• Relationships with Other Frameworks
  • Integration with related frameworks and standards:
  • CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, NIST CSF.
  • ENISA hygiene, GDPR, DORA, CER Directive.
  • Mapping NIS2 vs ISO 27001 Annex A controls.
• Implementation Basics
  • Conducting a NIS2 gap assessment.
  • Developing an implementation roadmap.
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Critical success factors and common pitfalls.
  • Continuous improvement and monitoring. 

No formal prerequisites are required to attend the NIS2 Expert course. However, completing the NIS2 Essentials course beforehand can be useful, as it provides foundational knowledge of the NIS2 Directive, basic cybersecurity concepts, and staff awareness obligations, helping participants get the most out of this advanced program.

• Online course (e-learning/self-paced delivery option) durations:
  • 30 days access to the platform
  • 1 year access to the platform

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