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NIS2 Directive Lead Implementer

Build the skill to lead an organisation's compliance with the NIS2 directive: scope of application, Article 21 measures, incident management and notification, management responsibility. The flagship regulatory topic of the 2026 window in Europe.

4 daysof training
Leadadvanced level
FR · ENlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Security (CISO) and compliance managers at organisations affected by NIS2
  • Consultants who support clients through their compliance with the directive
  • Directors and members of the management body, who are personally accountable under NIS2
  • Professionals who want to position themselves on the most in-demand topic of 2026

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified NIS2 Directive Lead Implementer credential, recognised internationally
  • The ability to determine whether an organisation falls within the scope of NIS2 and which obligations apply
  • Command of the Article 21 measures and the incident notification regime
  • The ability to lead the compliance project and reduce management liability

Course programme

Day 1 · NIS2 framework and scope
  • Context: from NIS to NIS2; objectives and what's new in the directive
  • Scope of application: sectors, entity size, essential and important entities
  • Transposition in France (draft Resilience bill) and the role of ANSSI
Day 2 · Risk management measures (Art. 21)
  • The required technical and organisational measures; relationship with ISO 27001
  • Governance, risk analysis and security policies
  • Supply chain security
Day 3 · Incident management and notification
  • Detection, response and management of significant incidents
  • Notification regime and deadlines to ANSSI
  • Business continuity and recovery
Day 4 · Supervision, responsibility and exam
  • Obligations of the management body and the sanctions regime
  • Supervision, audit and continuous improvement of the compliance programme
  • Review and official "PECB Certified NIS2 Directive Lead Implementer" exam

Exam, credits & certification

3 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
31 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified NIS2 Directive Lead Implementer" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. I don't approach standards theoretically: I apply them day to day with real clients — that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. A basic familiarity with information security management (for example ISO 27001 Foundation) helps, but it is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB exam for this course is available in French and English. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you as well as possible.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
How does it relate to ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 covers a large part of the technical measures in Article 21 of NIS2. If you already know ISO 27001 you start with an advantage; if not, this course gives you the NIS2 compliance framework directly. Many professionals combine both certifications.

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