PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer

• Duration: 5 days

Course Overview

The PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer training course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to establish, implement, manage, monitor, and maintain a cybersecurity program aligned with the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.

As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations operating in critical and important sectors must strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities, manage risks effectively, and improve their resilience against cyber incidents. The NIS 2 Directive establishes cybersecurity and risk management requirements designed to enhance the security of network and information systems across relevant sectors, including energy, transport, healthcare, and digital infrastructure.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the Directive’s requirements, cybersecurity governance, asset management, risk assessment, security controls, supply chain security, incident management, crisis management, and continual improvement. Participants will learn how to interpret the Directive in an organizational context and apply a structured methodology to implement and maintain a cybersecurity program.

Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will develop the skills needed to support NIS 2 implementation, strengthen organizational cybersecurity practices, and improve operational resilience.

Upon successfully passing the examination and meeting the applicable certification requirements, participants can apply for the PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer credential.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts, definitions, and requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
• Understand the principles, strategies, methodologies, and tools required to implement and manage a cybersecurity program aligned with NIS 2.
• Interpret and apply NIS 2 requirements within the specific context of an organization.
• Initiate and plan the implementation of NIS 2 requirements using PECB’s methodology and recognized best practices.
• Establish cybersecurity governance arrangements and define roles and responsibilities.
• Apply approaches to cybersecurity risk management, asset management, and control implementation.
• Support the development of effective supply chain security, incident management, and crisis management processes.
• Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and continual improvement of a cybersecurity program aligned with NIS 2 requirements.

Target Audience

This training course is intended for:

• Cybersecurity professionals seeking an in-depth understanding of NIS 2 requirements and practical implementation strategies.
• IT managers and professionals responsible for securing systems and improving the resilience of critical services.
• Government and regulatory officials involved in NIS 2 implementation, oversight, or enforcement.
• Information security managers and cybersecurity consultants responsible for implementing security measures.
• Risk management and compliance professionals involved in cybersecurity governance and regulatory compliance.
• Professionals responsible for incident response, business continuity, crisis management, and supply chain security.
• Individuals seeking to develop their expertise in implementing and managing cybersecurity programs aligned with the NIS 2 Directive.

Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to the NIS 2 Directive and Initiation of Implementation

• Training course objectives and structure
• Cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks
• Introduction to the NIS 2 Directive
• Understanding NIS 2 requirements
• Initiating the implementation process
• Understanding the organization and its context

Day 2: Compliance Program Analysis, Asset Management, and Risk Management

• Cybersecurity governance
• Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
• Asset identification and management
• Cybersecurity risk management
• Analysis of organizational requirements and compliance gaps
• Planning cybersecurity risk treatment and implementation activities

Day 3: Cybersecurity Controls, Incident Management, and Crisis Management

• Selection and implementation of cybersecurity controls
• Supply chain security
• Cybersecurity incident management
• Crisis management
• Coordinating cybersecurity response activities
• Strengthening organizational preparedness and resilience

Day 4: Communication, Testing, Monitoring, and Continual Improvement

• Business continuity
• Cybersecurity awareness and training
• Internal and external cybersecurity communication
• Cybersecurity testing and evaluation
• Measuring, monitoring, and reporting cybersecurity performance
• Cybersecurity metrics and performance indicators
• Continual improvement of the cybersecurity program
• Training course review and closure

Day 5: Certification Examination

• PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer certification examination

Examination and Certification

Examination Duration: 3 Hours

The PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer examination follows the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements and assesses participants’ competencies across the following domains:

1. Fundamental concepts and definitions of the NIS 2 Directive.
2. Planning the implementation of NIS 2 Directive requirements.
3. Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities and risk management.
4. Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management.
5. Communication and awareness.
6. Testing and monitoring a cybersecurity program.

The examination evaluates participants’ ability to understand NIS 2 requirements and apply implementation principles to organizational cybersecurity programs.

Examination format, available languages, and other details are subject to PECB’s current examination rules and policies.

Certification Requirements

After successfully passing the examination, candidates can apply for the appropriate PECB certification credential, subject to meeting the applicable professional experience, cybersecurity management experience, project activity, and other requirements.

Candidates must provide the required evidence of professional experience and relevant project activities when applying for credentials that require them. The Provisional Implementer credential does not require prior professional or cybersecurity management experience.

For complete eligibility criteria, candidates should refer to the current PECB Certification Rules and Policies.

Course Benefits

By attending this training course, participants will benefit from:

• In-Depth NIS 2 Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Directive’s requirements and their application to organizational cybersecurity.
• Practical Implementation Skills: Learn a structured approach to planning and implementing a cybersecurity program aligned with NIS 2.
• Improved Cybersecurity Governance: Understand how to establish responsibilities, strengthen governance, and coordinate cybersecurity activities.
• Effective Risk Management: Develop knowledge of asset management, risk assessment, and cybersecurity control implementation.
• Enhanced Incident Preparedness: Understand approaches to incident response, crisis management, and business continuity.
• Regulatory Compliance Support: Gain skills to support organizational compliance planning, monitoring, and continual improvement.
• Professional Development: Prepare for the PECB Certified NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer examination and pursue a relevant professional certification credential.

Training Materials and CPD Credits

• Participants will receive comprehensive training materials containing more than 400 pages of information, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Certification and examination fees are included in the training course price.
• Participants who attend the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
• Candidates who complete the training but do not pass the examination are eligible for one free retake within 12 months of the initial examination date, subject to PECB’s applicable rules and policies.

The program consists of four days of instructor-led training followed by the certification examination on Day 5.

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are stated for attending this training course. However, a basic understanding of cybersecurity, information security management, risk management, or regulatory compliance may help participants engage more effectively with the course content.

Professional experience and documented project activities are required for certain certification levels, as outlined in the certification requirements.

Certification Body

PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board)

PECB provides training, examination, and professional certification programs across cybersecurity, information security, governance, risk management, compliance, and related disciplines.