The NIS2 Directive significantly expands the number of organisations in the EU that must meet cybersecurity risk-management and incident-reporting obligations, and it makes management bodies directly accountable. This course explains which entities are in scope, the essential and important entity categories, required security measures, incident reporting timelines, supply chain security, supervision and penalties. Participants learn how to assess their position, close gaps and build a cybersecurity governance programme that satisfies regulators and improves resilience.
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Many medium and large organisations in sectors such as energy, transport, health, digital services, manufacturing and public administration now fall under NIS2. This course helps you understand your obligations and turn them into a practical, risk-based cybersecurity compliance programme.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course includes expert explanation, scoping exercises, gap-assessment workshops, incident reporting simulations, supply chain security case studies and roadmap development. It provides practical guidance and does not constitute legal advice.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.
Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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