NIS 2 Training — Complete Guide and PECB Certification

The NIS 2 Directive sets baseline cybersecurity and incident-reporting obligations for essential and important entities across the EU, and increasingly shapes how Swiss organizations are assessed in supply chains.

The NIS 2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) significantly raises the bar for cybersecurity governance across the EU. In France alone, around 10,000 entities and tens of thousands more across the Union must now implement a structured, demonstrable cybersecurity program. This includes:

• Systematic risk management
• Documented incident response plans
• Supply chain and third‑party security controls
• Mandatory incident notification to the competent authority within 24 hours

For professionals tasked with leading, coordinating, or overseeing this program, recognized certification is now both a competitive differentiator and, in some sectors, an emerging regulatory expectation.

Abilene Academy, a PECB Titanium Partner, delivers the two official NIS 2 certifications aligned with these needs:

1. NIS 2 Foundation (2 days)

Designed for professionals who must understand, explain, and communicate NIS 2 requirements, including:

• Scope of NIS 2 and which entities are affected
• Core obligations (governance, risk management, incident reporting)
• Roles and responsibilities of management and key stakeholders

1. NIS 2 Lead Implementer (5 days)

Intended for those who will design, lead, and maintain the NIS 2 compliance programme, including:

• Structuring and implementing Article 21 security measures
• Building and testing incident response and crisis management processes
• Integrating supply chain security into contracts and vendor management
• Preparing for audits, supervisory actions, and sanctions

For a detailed breakdown of regulatory obligations, Article 21 measures, transposition timelines, notification deadlines, and compliance costs, see our complete NIS 2 guide.