This training provides a thorough overview of the EU’s NIS Directive (including NIS2), designed to enhance the cybersecurity posture of essential services and digital service providers. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the directive’s requirements, learn how to identify critical network and information systems, manage risks, report incidents, and implement robust security measures to ensure compliance and improve organizational resilience.
Why This Training Matters: The NIS Directive is crucial for protecting critical infrastructure and digital services from cyber threats. With the evolution to NIS2, the scope and requirements have expanded, increasing the pressure on affected entities to demonstrate strong cybersecurity practices. This training is vital for avoiding regulatory penalties, safeguarding national security, and maintaining public trust in essential services.
Importance for Career and Organization:
- For your career: Developing expertise in NIS/NIS2 compliance is a significant career advantage, opening doors in sectors critical to national infrastructure and digital economies. It positions you as a key contributor to organizational security and compliance.
- For your organization: Ensures adherence to mandatory cybersecurity regulations, protects against service disruptions and data breaches, and enhances national and European cybersecurity resilience. It demonstrates a commitment to robust security, fostering trust among stakeholders and customers.
What You Will Learn / Training Covers:
- NIS Directive Evolution: Understanding the transition from NIS1 to NIS2, including expanded scope, stricter requirements, and increased enforcement.
- Scope and Sectors: Identifying “Operators of Essential Services” (OES) and “Digital Service Providers” (DSP), and the specific sectors covered by the directive.
- Risk Management: Implementing comprehensive cybersecurity risk management measures for network and information systems.
- Incident Reporting: Understanding obligations for incident detection, reporting, and response to national authorities.
- Security Measures: Best practices for implementing technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of networks and information systems.
- Supply Chain Security: Addressing cybersecurity risks within the supply chain.
- Information Sharing: Mechanisms for sharing cybersecurity information.
- Supervision and Enforcement: Overview of national competent authorities and penalties for non-compliance.
- Practical Implementation: Strategies for conducting gap analyses and developing compliance roadmaps.
Who Should Attend:
- IT and Cybersecurity Professionals
- Information Security Managers
- Risk Management Officers
- Compliance and Legal Teams
- Network Administrators
- Digital Service Providers
- Operators of Essential Services (e.g., energy, transport, health, banking, digital infrastructure)
- Consultants advising on cybersecurity regulations.
Benefits:
- Achieve and maintain compliance with the NIS Directive (NIS2).
- Strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
- Reduce the risk of service disruptions and data breaches.
- Avoid significant fines and reputational damage.
- Gain a competitive edge by demonstrating robust security practices.
- Enhance your understanding of critical infrastructure protection.
Our NIS Directive training delves into the practical implications of NIS2, providing actionable strategies and case studies relevant to both OES and DSPs. Our instructors are industry experts with hands-on experience in implementing cybersecurity frameworks across various critical sectors, ensuring you receive highly relevant and up-to-date guidance.
Protect your critical services and ensure regulatory compliance. Enroll in our NIS Directive Compliance Training to master cybersecurity resilience!
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