The Foundation course introduces NIS 2 concepts, definitions, and the main requirements. It focuses on how to interpret requirements and recognize common implementation approaches.
The NIS 2 Directive Foundation course is built to give participants a clear and usable understanding of the directive without assuming prior specialization. It starts with the fundamental concepts and definitions used in NIS 2, because accurate interpretation depends on shared terminology. Participants learn how the directive frames cybersecurity expectations for organizations operating in critical sectors.
A central part of the course is requirement interpretation. Rather than treating NIS 2 as a list to memorize, the course trains you to read requirements carefully, understand intent, and connect obligations to typical cybersecurity program elements. This includes recognizing what belongs to governance, what belongs to risk and asset management, and what belongs to operational readiness. The focus remains on understanding the directive’s logic and the common implementation patterns that organizations use to comply.
The course also introduces approaches and techniques used to implement NIS 2 requirements. At Foundation level, this means understanding how organizations structure a program: defining scope, assigning responsibilities, establishing policies, and selecting appropriate measures. Participants practice these skills through exercises anchored in a case study. Role playing and short presentations help reinforce the ability to explain decisions and align stakeholders around a consistent reading of requirements.
Finally, the training supports exam readiness. Review exercises reinforce core definitions and requirement areas. A practice test familiarizes participants with the reasoning expected in the PECB Foundation exam. According to the provided course information, exam fees are included, certification is available, and the exam is delivered online with a duration of one hour.
At Foundation level, the most valuable skill is disciplined interpretation. Teams often jump from a requirement statement to a control choice without clarifying scope, ownership, and evidence. This creates gaps and inconsistent decisions. A structured reading method reduces that risk.
Another practical benefit is vocabulary alignment. When management, IT, and security teams use the same definitions, discussions become faster and decisions are easier to document. This is why case based exercises matter: they expose ambiguity early and train participants to justify choices against the directive’s wording.
“Good compliance starts with precise reading and shared definitions.”
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Start with definitions and intent, then connect each requirement to a program element such as governance, risk, controls, or operations. Keep scope and evidence in mind as you interpret.
The NIS 2 Directive aims to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience across critical infrastructure and essential services by setting clearer security and governance expectations.
At Foundation level, approaches focus on scoping, governance, and mapping requirements to program components. The aim is to recognize practical techniques used to implement NIS 2 obligations.
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