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NIS2 expert
The NIS2 Directive sets new requirements for security organizations, governance structures, and the management of cyber risks. Organizations that act early build resilient processes and avoid regulatory liability.
Key topics
- Understanding and applying the NIS2 Directive within the broader regulatory framework.
- Structuring security accountability: roles, governance, and areas of responsibility.
- Risk assessment and building effective cybersecurity structures.
- Incident management, reporting processes, and traceable documentation.
- Connecting IT security, compliance, and intelligent analysis methods.
Prerequisite
Technical or organizational background knowledge is helpful but not required – an interest in IT security and compliance is sufficient.
Target group
Suitable for anyone in IT-adjacent fields, compliance, data protection, or corporate management who deals with security responsibilities.
Understanding NIS2 enables early risk detection and legally compliant action. The course lays the groundwork for structured, legally sound information security in your organization.
Course content
Legal foundations of the NIS2 Directive
- Overview of legal requirements and regulations in the context of the NIS2 Directive.
Implementation deadlines and affected sectors
- Critical and important sectors at a glance.
- Binding deadlines for implementing regulatory requirements.
From theory to implementation
- Understanding regulatory requirements and translating them into technical and organizational measures.
Core concepts and terminology of NIS2
Introduction to the ISO/IEC 27000 family
Fundamentals of information security management
Linking NIS2 requirements with ISO 27001
- Making use of synergies between NIS2 requirements and the ISO 27001 framework in practice.
Knowledge check and course wrap-up
- Knowledge assessment at the end of the course.
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What is the NIS2 Directive about?
- NIS2 is an EU directive that establishes uniform cybersecurity standards. Organizations must systematically manage IT risks and report security incidents within prescribed deadlines.
Which organizations does NIS2 apply to?
- The directive applies to many medium-sized and large organizations in critical and important sectors – including energy, IT, logistics, industry, and healthcare.
What tasks does an NIS2 expert take on?
- NIS2 experts support the implementation of legal requirements, analyze risk situations, and help build effective security structures within organizations.
What specific obligations arise from NIS2?
- Organizations must define security measures, establish risk management, report incidents, and set clear responsibilities at management level.
What happens when NIS2 requirements are not met?
- Violations can result in substantial fines, personal liability for management, and supervisory measures up to and including operational restrictions.
What has changed compared to NIS1?
- NIS2 significantly expands the scope of application, strengthens control mechanisms, and places greater responsibility for information security in the hands of corporate leadership.
Why is NIS2 compliance so important right now?
- The threat from cyberattacks is growing – binding security standards like NIS2 are therefore essential for stable and future-proof business processes.
