We provide course about NIS2 Directive Lead Implementer. This is a structured training course designed to provide participants with the tools, techniques and knowledge needed to implement and operationalise the European Union’s NIS2 Directive requirements within their organisation.
Course description:
The course focuses on understanding the directive, interpreting key obligations and developing practical strategies to drive NIS2 compliance. The NIS2 Directive establishes enhanced cybersecurity and operational resilience requirements for essential and important entities across the EU.
This course helps participants navigate the directive’s structure, risk management expectations, incident reporting obligations, supply-chain resilience principles and governance frameworks required for compliance. Delegates will learn how to plan and implement NIS2 aligned processes, establish governance and documentation, and support continuous compliance and improvement.
Course objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the scope and key requirements of the NIS2 Directive
• Apply risk management and security governance to support NIS2 compliance
• Plan and implement NIS2-aligned processes, controls, and documentation
• Interpret incident reporting obligations and escalation mechanisms
• Establish governance and security roles aligned with NIS2 expectations
• Prepare for and undertake responsibilities as a NIS2 Lead Implementer
Course outline:
Module 1 - Understanding the NIS2 Directive framework:
• Participants begin with an overview of the NIS2 Directive’s context, structure and objectives. The session clarifies the legal and regulatory basis of the directive and the importance of operational resilience within essential and important entities.
Module 2 - Scope, classification and applicability:
• This section focuses on how to determine organisational scope and classification under NIS2, including criteria for essential and important entities, and what obligations apply based on classification.
Module 3 - Governance and risk management requirements:
• Participants explore governance expectations under NIS2, including leadership responsibilities, accountability models and risk management practices required to support compliance.
Module 4 - Incident management and reporting obligations:
• This part of the course covers the NIS2 directive’s requirements for incident detection, response and reporting, including timelines, escalation mechanisms and interactions with national authorities.
Module 5 - Supply-chain and third-party resilience:
• Delegates examine requirements related to supply-chain risk management and third-party security, including contractual expectations, oversight and monitoring of external dependencies.
Module 6 - Documentation, continuous improvement and audit readiness:
• The course concludes with practical guidance on establishing documentation, conducting internal reviews, maintaining continuous compliance and preparing for audits and supervisory interaction.
Target audience:
This course is relevant for cybersecurity practitioners, compliance and risk professionals, IT managers, security leaders, auditors and consultants who are responsible for implementing, managing or overseeing NIS2 compliance efforts in their organisation.
Prerequisites:
• Participants should have a basic understanding of cyber security principles and risk management concepts. Prior exposure to governance frameworks, information security standards (such as ISO/IEC 27001) or compliance roles is beneficial.
Language:
• English course material, norwegian speaking instructor
Certification:
The exam will take place at the end of the course on onsite classroom courses