Target audience

• Board and executive members
• Management members
• Supervisory boards
• Managers and Teamleaders
• Policy officers

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Content

This training focuses on enhancing the knowledge and competencies of executives regarding information security as prescribed in the NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive). Executives will learn the essential aspects of cybersecurity and how to meet their legal responsibilities, including the importance of documentation, reporting, and supply chain risks.

The topics in this training follow the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, a proven method for reducing risks, increasing efficiency, and ensuring quality. As a result, the connection with concepts from ISO27001 and NEN7510 is easy and clear to establish. 

Training overview

1. Introduction to NIS2 and cybersecurity for executives

• What is NIS2?

• • Overview of the directive, objectives, and scope.

• Why cybersecurity?

• • The strategic importance of cybersecurity in the boardroom.

• Legal responsibilities

• • Explanation of executive responsibilities

2. Risk management and policy development (Plan)

• Why and against what to protect?

• • Identification of threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Specific focus on supply chain risks: chain partners, supplier assessments, and contractual agreements.

• Objectives and responsibilities

• • Establishing cybersecurity objectives.
  • Assigning responsibilities within the organization and with external parties.

• Documentation and reporting

• • Documenting risk analyses.
  • Reporting requirements within NIS2: what and how to document?

3. Implementation of measures and awareness (Do)

• What should you consider?

• • NIS2 requirements for technical and organizational measures.
  • Key considerations for incident documentation and reporting.

• Implementation of measures

• • Development of an incident management process.
  • Training of employees and supply chain partners.
  • Supply chain security: checklist for contract management and risk agreements.

• Awareness within the organization

• • Setting up an awareness program.
  • Tools and techniques for sustained engagement.

4. Compliance, evaluation, and testing (Check)

• Evaluation of effectiveness

• • Monitoring of measures: KPIs and reporting structures.
  • Conducting internal controls and audits.

• Compliance with NIS2

• • Practical guide for compliance.
  • Regular review of contracts with suppliers.

5. Responsibilities and practical experiences (Act)

• Improving and adjusting

• • Analyzing test results and audits.
  • Creating improvement plans.
  • Integration of new legal and technical developments.

Relevance

Our training is specifically designed for the above target audience and provides you with the insights and tools necessary to comply with the NIS2 directive. Through practical examples and interactive sessions, you will gain the knowledge and skills to make your organization more resilient and meet legal obligations.

The S-Unit

The S-Unit has a lot of experience in giving these trainings and simulations. Therefore you will get a realistic idea of what is needed in case of a crisis and what is needed to do a simulation within your organization.

Prior knowledge

No prior knowledge needed.

Included

• Training material
• Certificate of participation 

You need to bring

For this training you do not need to bring anything.

Bas Labordus
Security Consultant – The S-Unit

Bas Labordus is a senior security consultant at The S-Unit. There he combines his hacker perspective with his years of experience as a consultant and background as a CISO to make organizations safer and more aware. Bas is a true optimist and knows how to make everyone enthusiastic about security.

Training location

In house.

Accessibility

Click here for directions to The S-Unit office.  

Lunch

Lunch is not included in this training.

Start and end time

In consultation.

Language

The training is offered in Dutch. If you would prefer to attend the training in English, please contact us.

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