NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager Course equips professionals to structure and lead compliance with the NIS 2 Directive, clarifying organisational and technical obligations, governance and evidence. The training supports the operationalisation of requirements, including risk management, security measures, incident reporting and supply chain matters.
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Language: available in Portuguese or English
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EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL — technical authority and leadership in governance
Why this course exists
To transform NIS 2 requirements into governance, risk, measures and operational evidence — with the ability to support supervision and continuous improvement.
Many organisations recognise the urgency of NIS 2 compliance, but fail in moving from legal interpretation to a governance model, risk management, technical/operational measures, response and notification processes and, above all, evidence. This course prepares professionals to lead an NIS 2 compliance framework with method, consistency and the ability to drive it through to supervision.
What this course enables you to do
Frame
Interpret NIS 2: structure, scope, essential/important entities, relationship with NIS 1 and sectoral legal acts, and national implications.
Establish
Define the context and governance model for compliance, risk criteria and the approach for selecting supporting frameworks and controls.
Operationalise
Implement technical, operational and organisational measures, and establish response and notification processes for incidents, including supply chain considerations.
Assess & Improve
Monitor, measure, review and improve the framework, preparing the organisation for supervision, audits and continuous evolution.
Frameworks, standards and best practices addressed throughout the course
NIS 1 (comparative view)
CER & relationship with DORA
Governance & context
Risk management
Incident response & notification
Supply chain
CSIRT / cooperation / EU-CyCLONe
ENISA / EUVD (vulnerabilities)
ISO/IEC 27001
NIST CSF 2.0
NIST SP 800-53
CIS Controls
QNRCS (where applicable)
Value for the organisation
- A consistent, operational and measurable NIS 2 compliance framework aligned with governance, risk, measures and evidence.
- Risk reduction and improved resilience through technical, operational and organisational measures and robust response and notification processes.
- Supervisory capability: definition of responsibilities, processes, records, reporting and continuous improvement.
- Accelerated execution through practical guidance and informed selection of frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, among others).
Introduction
The NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager course addresses the main concepts and requirements for compliance with Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS 2), including the relationship with and differences from Directive (EU) 2016/1148 (NIS), as well as articulation with other legal and regulatory requirements of the EU (including, where applicable, the relationship with DORA and CER) and international requirements.
Throughout the course, and based on best practices in the EU and international context, participants learn how to plan, implement, operationalise, monitor and improve a framework capable of supporting NIS 2 compliance, from defining the context and governance model through to operation and continuous improvement.
The course presents a set of international frameworks and best practices that can be used to support compliance, including the selection and use of recognised information security and cybersecurity standards.
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General Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Introduce the key concepts, structure, scope and objectives of the NIS 2 Directive.
- Frame NIS 2 in relation to NIS 1, related European legislation (e.g. CER, DORA) and the international context.
- Identify the main differences, new obligations and requirements for Member States, authorities and organisations.
- Recognise the entities within scope, distinguishing essential and important entities, and understand their respective requirements.
- Understand the governance, supervision, cooperation and cyber-crisis response model at European and national level.
- Understand cooperation mechanisms, information sharing, incident notification and vulnerability management.
- Interpret risk management requirements, including operational, technical, organisational and supply chain risks.
- Support the selection and use of cybersecurity frameworks and standards suitable for NIS 2 compliance.
- Define, implement and maintain an NIS 2 compliance framework adjusted to the organisation’s context and risk profile.
- Understand the Directive’s registration, supervision, enforcement, fines and final provisions regimes.
- Assess, review and continuously improve the compliance framework for the NIS 2 Directive.
Target Audience
- Cybersecurity, risk and compliance leaders with responsibility for NIS 2 programmes.
- Managers and decision-makers involved in governance, reporting, continuity and incident response.
- Consultants and auditors supporting essential/important entities in the design and operationalisation of compliance frameworks.
- IT/OT teams and operations teams that need to align measures and evidence with NIS 2 requirements.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory formal prerequisites. However, experience or exposure to cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance and IT operations is recommended, as well as familiarity with frameworks/standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
In addition, other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation/proposal presented (please consult the proposal).
Programme
1. Introduction and Context
- Course introduction and objectives
- Fundamental concepts and principles in the context of the NIS 2 Directive
- Overview of the NIS 2 Directive: structure, scope and objectives
2. Legal and Regulatory Framework
- Relationship between the NIS 2 Directive and the NIS 1 Directive
- Articulation with other European Union compliance requirements
- Framework in relation to international requirements and references
- Main differences, changes and new requirements introduced by NIS 2
3. Governance, Structures and Cooperation
- Identification of entities and structures relevant in the NIS 2 context
- Essential entities and important entities
- Competent authorities and supervisory functions
- Crisis coordination and management structures (e.g. EU-CyCLONe)
- Cooperation mechanisms at European and international level
- Overview of cyber threats and cybersecurity capability maturity in the EU
4. Cybersecurity Frameworks and References
- Overview of recognised information security and cybersecurity frameworks
- Applicable European and international standards and technical specifications
- Criteria for selecting frameworks to support NIS 2 compliance
5. NIS 2 Compliance Framework
- Methodological approach to designing and implementing the framework
- Planning and design of the compliance framework
- Implementation and operation of the framework within the organisation
6. Assessment, Supervision and Continuous Improvement
- Performance assessment of the compliance framework
- Review and continuous improvement
- Supervision, audit and certification
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “Certified NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager”
The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: NIS 2 fundamentals, scope and requirements (including relationship with NIS and correlated requirements)
- Domain 2: Framework selection and compliance framework design
- Domain 3: Implementation and operation (measures, incidents, reporting, supply chain)
- Domain 4: Performance, review, improvement and preparation for supervision
Language(s): Portuguese and English (please consult BEHAVIOUR for availability in other languages).
Duration: 3 hours.
Format: 1 case study with 12 open questions.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the date on which the exam result is made available.
Certification (levels and requirements)
After successfully completing the exam and accepting/signing the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics, the candidate may apply for one of the three levels, according to experience:
- Certified NIS 2 Compliance Associate Manager
- Certified NIS 2 Compliance Manager
- Certified NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager
A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge (i.e. “badge”) will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all requirements of the certification for which they are applying. Certification is issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
The personal certification programme “Certified NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager” is designed and maintained in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
Certification programmes are valid only for individuals (not companies), and the award and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement/Code of Ethics.
If the professional does not comply with the agreement/Code of Ethics, certification is not granted or is revoked.
Other Information
General Information
- Training in Portuguese or English
- Training materials for online delivery in Portuguese or English, with online access, in accordance with the awarded conditions
- Practical step-by-step implementation methodology
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 40 CPD/CPE credits
- Online Certification Exam, in Portuguese or English. The exam may be taken up to 2 months from the course start date
- If the candidate does not pass the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within a maximum period of 2 months from the date on which the initial exam result is released
- Digital Certification Diploma and Digital Certification Badge after successfully passing the exam and completing the application process. This registration has no associated cost
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Benefits
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- Capability to lead NIS 2 compliance from requirement to operation: governance, risk, measures, reporting and evidence.
- Alignment with recognised frameworks to support compliance (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, among others).
- Improved readiness for incident response and notification, including third-party management and supply chain considerations.
- Objective preparation for the Certified NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager exam (case study with open questions).
- Exam supervised by an official BEHAVIOUR administrator and 1 free retake within the period defined in the applicable scheme.
Logistics
Useful information
- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- 28 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 4 consecutive days
- Estimated 12 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation and exam preparation, carried out flexibly outside the synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader, audio/video
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Frequently Asked Questions
Objective answers to additional questions about the NIS 2 Compliance Lead Manager course.
Is this course useful for organisations that are still clarifying whether they are essential entities or important entities?
Yes. The course helps structure the organisation’s framing under NIS 2, clarifying classification criteria, the implications of that classification, and its impact on governance, measures and preparation for supervision.
Does the course help transform NIS 2 requirements into practical evidence for audits or supervision?
Yes. One of the course’s central benefits is precisely to support the move from requirement to evidence, including documentary organisation, processes, responsibilities, records and the logic for demonstrating compliance.
Can this course support the definition of an NIS 2 compliance roadmap?
Yes. The course provides a structured view that helps prioritise steps, organise decisions, select supporting references and define a progressive approach to implementation and continuous improvement.
Is it a relevant course for multidisciplinary teams, and not only for technical roles?
Yes. NIS 2 compliance requires articulation between governance, risk, compliance, operations, security, continuity and management. For that reason, the course is particularly useful where there is a need to align different functions around a common framework.
Does this course remain useful even for organisations that already use frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 or NIST?
Yes. The course is useful precisely because it frames how those frameworks can support NIS 2 compliance, helping to avoid duplication, reinforce coherence and guide adaptation to the applicable regulatory context.
For general questions about registration, delivery modes, exams, certification and recertification, please consult the BEHAVIOUR® FAQs.
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