CNIS2 Professional (NIS2)

This Certified NIS2 Professional (CNIS2) Certification Program Presented by the EU Organisational Compliance Institute, is an essential program for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the NIS2 Directive and enhance their cybersecurity compliance capabilities.

NIS2 Program Overview
This comprehensive certification program addresses the complexities and challenges that organizations face under the European NIS2 directive. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure compliance and effectively manage cybersecurity risks within your organization.

Further Learning Opportunities
Participants who complete this certification may wish to explore further detailed implementation guidance through additional managerial or technical security trainings, covering topics such as information security management, cloud security, secure development, and threat intelligence.

Number of questions:

60

Duration(minute) of exam:

60

Pass Mark – X% (X marks):

65%

Open/Closed book:

Closed

Language:

English & Dutch

Paper based & online availability:

Online only

FAQ

Where can I find the syllabus?

See

Can I find an online demo exam?

See

What is the recommended literature?

The NIS2 Navigator’s Handbook: Bridging the Cybersecurity GAP.

Is there training material available?

Yes, the ‘NIS2 Professional (CNIS2) Courseware’

What are the relevant certifications levels?

This currently is the main certification

Which languages are available and where can I find these? 

Currently in English

NIS2 Certification Objectives

1. Theoretical Foundations: Start with a detailed theoretical overview of the NIS2 directive to understand its background, scope, and the European framework it operates within.
2. Practical Application: Conduct a GAP analysis specific to your organization's needs, helping to identify critical areas for compliance and alignment with NIS2 requirements.
3. In-depth Learning: Explore the directive's components, understand the obligations for essential and important entities, and master the governance obligations, risk management, policies, and organizational and technical measures.

Who Should Enroll
This program is targeted at management bodies and those responsible for cybersecurity decision-making within organizations that fall under the scope of Directive 2022/2555 ("NIS2"). This includes executives implementing compliance programs and those accountable for organizational cybersecurity.

Program Highlights

• Understanding NIS2
  • EU programs and the NIS2 outline
  • Core security concepts relevant to public bodies and institutes
  • Comprehensive review of obligations, supervision, and enforcement
  • Detailed examination of roles and responsibilities within NIS2
• Applying Knowledge
  • Conduct a GAP assessment to determine current compliance status and necessary actions
  • Develop and refine cybersecurity programs and training
  • Focus on risk management, resilience planning, and the establishment of effective organizational and technical controls

No specific technical background is required. Participants should have basic business acumen and an understanding of the digital landscape to fully benefit from the program.

The optimum preperation for this course is joining the training Gecertificeerd in de Cyberbeveiligingswet & NIS2: Governance en GAP-analyse (CCANIS2).