
Learn to implement the NIS2 directive by building a robust cybersecurity framework, engaging senior management, and aligning essential and important entities across energy, healthcare, finance, and digital infrastructure.
The NIS2 directive classifies sectors as essential and important to prioritize cybersecurity by impact, listing energy, transport, banking, healthcare, and water supply, with governance and incident reporting requirements.
Develop robust risk management and cybersecurity measures through regular risk assessments. Implement targeted technical controls like firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication, and establish governance, incident reporting, and supply chain security.
Explore how NIS2 expands to cover more sectors and organizations, including digital infrastructure, cloud services, and public administration, compared to NIS1, with stronger enforcement and reporting requirements.
Perform a gap analysis to compare current cybersecurity with NIS2 and NIST two, identify gaps in governance, incident reporting, encryption, and supply chain security, and plan a compliant improvement roadmap.
Examine how NIS2 and GDPR interact to strengthen cybersecurity and data protection through incident reporting, governance, and third-party security, aligning with ISO 27001 and risk management.
The Nis2 directive expands its scope to critical sectors and outlines governance, risk management, incident reporting, and supply chain security with practical implementation steps.
The "Introduction to NIS2" course offers a comprehensive overview of the European Union's updated cybersecurity framework, the NIS2 Directive. This course is designed to help professionals understand the scope, sectors impacted, and practical steps for compliance with NIS2. Whether you're an IT professional, compliance officer, or business leader, this course will guide you through the essential requirements and improvements NIS2 brings compared to NIS1.
You'll learn about the critical sectors covered by NIS2, including energy, healthcare, finance, and digital infrastructure, and understand the expanded obligations for securing these industries. The course also highlights key differences between NIS1 and NIS2, helping you grasp the reasons behind the update and how it enhances cybersecurity across Europe.
We will cover the practical steps to ensure NIS2 compliance, including risk management, incident reporting, governance structures, and securing third-party vendors. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently identify the necessary actions for your organization to align with NIS2 and protect critical infrastructure.
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for cybersecurity or compliance, including IT professionals, business leaders, and compliance officers. With no prior experience required, it provides a solid foundation for those looking to improve their understanding of European cybersecurity regulations and take proactive steps toward compliance.