Certified NIS2 (CNIS2) eLearning (exam included)

Certified NIS2 (CNIS2) eLearning (exam included)

Managing NIS2: Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap to Compliance. For professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining NIS2 compliance within organisations

The NIS2 Directive is emerging as an important framework that strengthens cybersecurity for critical and digital service providers. By complying with NIS2 standards, organisations can improve their security measures and become more resilient to future cyber threats.

Overview

Certified NIS2 (CNIS2) is an advanced course designed for professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining NIS2 compliance within organisations. It builds on foundational knowledge and provides deeper insights into regulatory, governance and cybersecurity resilience best practices. Participants will gain expertise in conducting security audits, developing response plans and ensuring compliance with the latest EU directives. The course prepares participants to lead cybersecurity initiatives, protect critical business infrastructure and navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance.

Management bodies must be trained to understand cybersecurity risks and be able to make decisions to keep risks acceptable and in compliance with Directive 2022/2555 (‘NIS2’). This training provides understanding of information security risks and provides indispensable support to assess compliance status through the included GAP assessment.

Key features

• Course and material in English 
• Beginner friendly
• 1 year course access to eLearning platform 24/7
• 10 Hours of interactive content with quizzes 
• 20 hours recommended study time 
• Real-life case studies and practical applications
• Practical training in security audits and compliance assessments
• Certification upon successful completion of the exam
• Updated content reflecting NIS2 cybersecurity threats and compliance mandates
• Includes a GAP assessment and guidance to achieve NIS2 compliance for your organisation.
• 24/5 Content and technical support

Objectives of the training

The training will provide an understanding of the purpose and intentions of the Directive from a European Union perspective. Participants will gain an understanding of the content of NIS2, in particular the provisions relevant to the entities covered by Directive 2022/2555. Learning outcomes include an understanding of their own organisation's compliance status and the requirements to become compliant.

Skills covered

• Information security risk management
• Incident management

Course Content

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

Target audience for the audit

Key stakeholders involved in organisational security, including:

• Cybersecurity experts who perform penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Penetration testers
• System administrators
• CISOs
• Security officers
• Quality managers
• Contract managers
• IT managers
• Security analysts

Target audience

The training is aimed at all (information security) professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in NIS2, because their organisation has to comply with the requirements. Or because they are affected due to chain responsibilities towards a supplier organisation that has to comply with the NIS2 Directive.

Prerequisites

This training does not require any technical knowledge. Basic business acumen and a user’s understanding of the digital world provide sufficient knowledge to successfully follow the course.

Translation feature

The translation feature for this course is textual; the videos included are in English. The supported languages are:

Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Chinese (Mandarin).

Adapted to Van Haren branded accredited course.

European Institute for Compliance

Exam details

• 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:

What is the recommended literature?

• NIS2 Navigator's Handbook: Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap.

Are there training materials available?

• Yes, the ‘NIS2 Professional (CNIS2) Courseware’, which is covered in this eLearning

What are the relevant certification levels?

• This is currently the main certification for security staff; for management, there is an eLearning or awareness course available.

How do I obtain the GAP assessment?

• When you purchase this e-learning, you will receive access to the GAP assessment via email.

Will this course prepare me for the CNIS2 exam?

• Yes it will

Why should I take this course and not the NIS2 Implementor course from PCEB?

• The NIS2 Implementor course from PCEB is a quality course. However, it does not address the local legislation as this course does, and PCEB is a US provider, which challenges the question of whether they should act as a certification body for a European security certification.