The Lead Implementer course for the NIS 2 Directive provides participants with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to plan, execute, manage, 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 on-site), participants will learn how to establish cybersecurity governance, implement risk management processes, build incident response capabilities, and apply suitable technical and organizational security measures. The course also prepares participants for the official PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification exam.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the objectives and requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
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Plan and manage the implementation of a cybersecurity program aligned with NIS 2.
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Establish governance structures and 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 continually improve cybersecurity performance.
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Prepare for the PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification exam.
Audience
This course is intended 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 assesses 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, 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, have at least two years of professional experience (including one year in cybersecurity management), 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, have at least five years of professional experience (including two years in cybersecurity management), 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, have at least ten years of professional experience (including seven years in cybersecurity management), 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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