About the Course
The Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer training course enables participants to gain the necessary competencies to support organizations in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a cybersecurity program that meets the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to NIS 2 Directive and initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation
Day 2: Analysis of NIS 2 Directive compliance program, asset management, and risk management
Day 3: Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management
Day 4: Communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement in cybersecurity
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts and definitions of NIS 2 Directive
Domain 2: Planning of NIS 2 Directive requirements implementation
Domain 3: Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and risk management
Domain 4: Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management
Domain 5: Communication and awareness
Domain 6: Testing and monitoring of a cybersecurity program
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | NIS2MS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Implementer | PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Two years: One year in cybersecurity management | Project activities: at least 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer | PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years in cybersecurity management | Project activities: at least 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years in cybersecurity management | Project activities: at least 1000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
The cybersecurity management experience activities should follow best cybersecurity management practices and include the following:
Conducting comprehensive risk assessments specific to critical infrastructure systems
Managing incident response plans tailored to the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive
Implementing appropriate security measures and controls
Implementing metrics and performance indicators
Managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents
Conducting management reviews
Managing a cybersecurity team
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
Participants will be provided with training course materials containing over 400 pages of information, practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.
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