NIS-2 Executive Training: Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance for Leadership
Responsibly Manage to Meet the Requirements of the NIS 2 Directive
The NIS 2 Directive significantly expands cybersecurity obligations for organizations operating in critical and important sectors across the European Union. It also introduces direct governance responsibilities for executive leadership, including accountability for cybersecurity risk management, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance.
This live online training provides senior executives, board members, and management bodies with a practical overview of NIS 2 requirements, helping them understand their responsibilities, liability exposure, and the strategic measures required to strengthen organizational cyber resilience and regulatory compliance.
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the NIS 2 Directive.
- Determine whether their organization falls within the scope of NIS 2.
- Distinguish between essential entities and important entities.
- Understand the governance responsibilities of management bodies under Article 20.
- Recognize management accountability and potential liability risks associated with non-compliance.
- Interpret cybersecurity risk management requirements under Article 21.
- Understand key principles of incident response and business continuity management.
- Explain NIS 2 registration and incident reporting obligations.
- Identify expectations regarding supply chain cybersecurity and third-party risk management.
- Understand supervisory powers, enforcement actions, and administrative penalties.
- Support strategic decision-making related to cybersecurity governance and organizational resilience.
This course is intended for:
- Board members
- Managing directors
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
- Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
- Executive leadership teams
- Senior managers responsible for governance and compliance
- Supervisory board members
- Advisory board members
- Executives of organizations potentially subject to NIS 2 requirements
Module 1: Introduction and Legal Foundations
- Course objectives and expectations
- Overview of cybersecurity regulations
- Relationship between NIS 2 and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Motivation and objectives of the NIS 2 Directive
Module 2: Scope and Applicability
- Subject matter and scope
- Essential entities vs. important entities
- Sector coverage and applicability criteria
- Determining organizational impact
Module 3: Management Responsibilities and NIS 2 Obligations
- Governance obligations of management bodies
- Personal accountability and liability
- Registration obligations
- Use of certified ICT products and services
Module 4: Cybersecurity Risk Management
- NIS 2 risk management requirements
- Risk assessment principles
- Cybersecurity governance
- Supply chain security
- Security controls and cybersecurity measures
- Business continuity management
- Incident response fundamentals
- Relevant cybersecurity standards
Module 5: Incident Reporting
- Significant incident criteria
- Reporting timelines
- Early warning requirements
- Incident notifications
- Final reporting obligations
Module 6: Supervision and Enforcement
- Supervisory authority powers
- Audits and inspections
- Corrective actions
- Administrative fines
- Enforcement measures affecting management
Module 7: Summary and Q&A
- Key takeaways
- Discussion of participant questions
The European Union's NIS 2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) represents a major advancement in cybersecurity regulation. Expanding far beyond the original NIS Directive, NIS 2 introduces broader sector coverage, enhanced cybersecurity obligations, stricter incident reporting requirements, and increased supervisory powers for national authorities. As a result, many more organizations and management teams are now subject to cybersecurity governance requirements.
A key feature of NIS 2 is its focus on management accountability. Members of management bodies are responsible for approving and overseeing cybersecurity risk management measures and may be held accountable for failures to comply with regulatory obligations. Organizations are expected to demonstrate effective governance, leadership involvement, and ongoing management awareness regarding cybersecurity risks.
This executive-level training provides a concise but comprehensive overview of NIS 2 requirements from a management perspective. Participants will gain an understanding of the directive's scope, determine whether their organization may be affected, and learn how entities are classified as essential or important under NIS 2. The course explores management responsibilities related to cybersecurity governance, risk management, incident reporting, registration obligations, and regulatory oversight.
Participants will also learn about cybersecurity risk management principles, including supply chain security, business continuity management, incident response, security governance, and the application of recognized international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 27035, and ISO 22301.
The training concludes with an overview of supervisory and enforcement powers, administrative penalties, and the practical implications for management teams. Upon completion, participants will be better equipped to support organizational compliance, strengthen cyber resilience, and fulfill their governance responsibilities under NIS 2.
The NIS 2 training for senior management at the TÜV SÜD Academy offers you the following benefits:
- Comprehensive understanding of NIS 2 requirements relevant to management bodies
- Insight into management liability and accountability under NIS 2
- Ability to assess whether their organization falls within the scope of the directive
- Understanding of essential and important entity classification
- Practical overview of cybersecurity governance obligations
- Understanding of cybersecurity risk management principles and best practices
- Knowledge of incident reporting and notification requirements
- Familiarity with supervisory and enforcement measures and administrative penalties
- Exposure to internationally recognized cybersecurity frameworks and standards
- Evidence of continuing education through a TÜV SÜD Certificate of Attendance
- Convenient live online delivery with direct interaction with subject matter experts
This course is delivered as live instructor-led virtual classroom training.
Learning activities include:
- Expert presentations
- Guided discussions
- Practical examples
- Interactive question-and-answer sessions
- Case-based learning
- Knowledge sharing and peer interaction
Participants receive direct access to the instructor throughout the session and are encouraged to discuss organization-specific challenges and questions.
Participants who attend at least 90% of the total training duration will receive a Certificate of Attendance from TÜV SÜD Academy upon completion of the training.
There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course.
However, the training is designed specifically for personnel with management, governance, compliance, risk management, or executive decision-making responsibilities. Basic familiarity with cybersecurity concepts is advantageous but not required.
1. What is the NIS 2 Directive?
The NIS 2 Directive is the EU cybersecurity regulation designed to strengthen cyber resilience across critical and important sectors by establishing common cybersecurity requirements and governance responsibilities.
2. Who should attend this training?
The course is designed for board members, directors, executives, senior managers, CISOs, CIOs, and other individuals responsible for governance and cybersecurity oversight.
3. Is this training technical?
No. This training focuses on management responsibilities, governance, compliance, risk management, and strategic decision-making rather than technical implementation.
4. Do I need prior cybersecurity experience?
No. The course is suitable for executives and management personnel without extensive technical cybersecurity knowledge.
5. What will I learn about management liability?
Participants learn about governance obligations, oversight duties, accountability requirements, and the potential consequences of non-compliance under NIS 2.
6. Will I learn whether my organization is affected by NIS 2?
Yes. The course explains the scope of the directive and how organizations are classified as essential or important entities.
7. Does the course cover incident reporting requirements?
Yes. The training explains reporting obligations, timelines, notification requirements, and management oversight responsibilities.
8. Is supply chain security covered?
Yes. Participants learn about NIS 2 expectations related to supplier risk management and third-party cybersecurity oversight.
9. Does the course cover cybersecurity standards?
Yes. The training introduces standards and frameworks commonly used to support NIS 2 compliance, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 27035, and ISO 22301.
10. How long is the training?
The course is a half-day live online training consisting of approximately four training units (45 minutes each).
11. Is there an examination?
No formal examination is required.
12. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who meet attendance requirements receive a TÜV SÜD Certificate of Attendance.
13. Does this training satisfy management training requirements under NIS 2?
The course is designed to support the management training expectations defined under Article 20 of NIS 2 by increasing awareness of cybersecurity risks, governance obligations, and management responsibilities.
14. Does the course provide country-specific implementation guidance?
No. The course focuses on the NIS 2 Directive itself and not on national implementation legislation in specific EU member states.
15. Can this training help prepare my organization for NIS 2 compliance?
Yes. The course provides management with the knowledge needed to oversee cybersecurity governance, risk management, reporting obligations, and compliance initiatives effectively.
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