NIS2 CISO Role Made Simple – Leading Cybersecurity Governance Under the EU NIS2 Directive as Chief Information Security Officer (C60-I)

This course teaches CISOs how to fulfill their responsibilities under the NIS2 Directive, including governance, accountability, and strategic cybersecurity leadership. You’ll gain: NIS2 CISO Role Foundations Understand the legal obligations of CISOs under NIS2 Explore Articles 20-21 on governance, accountability, and reporting Learn how NIS2 elevates cybersecurity to board-level oversight Governance & Strategy Define cybersecurity strategy aligned with NIS2 requirements Establish reporting lines, escalation paths, and board engagement Coordinate with legal, compliance, and operational teams Risk & Oversight Conduct risk assessments and define mitigation plans Oversee incident response, breach notification, and resilience testing Monitor KPIs, threat intelligence, and control effectiveness Communication & Culture Promote cybersecurity awareness and training across the organization Build a security culture and stakeholder trust Report to regulators, CSIRTs, and executive committees Tools & Automation Use platforms like ServiceNow GRC, RiskWatch, and Microsoft Defender Automate reporting, risk dashboards, and incident workflows Integrate with BCM, DR, and third-party oversight systems Strategic Impact Align cybersecurity with enterprise risk and digital transformation Support regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and ESG goals Embed NIS2 governance into organizational structure and culture