Introduction – Why Attendance Sheets Are No Longer Enough
Before the introduction of NIS2, it was often sufficient to provide an attendance sheet or a general e-learning certificate. However, the new legislation places strong emphasis on the traceability and exact content of training.
Companies must now be able to clearly demonstrate during an audit that the training met the directive’s requirements and that every relevant employee completed it.
What Exactly NIS2 Requires for Training Documentation
During an inspection, companies must provide the following information for every trained employee:
- Participant identification – name, job position, unique ID.
- Date of completion – training start and completion dates.
- List of completed training topics – specific subjects aligned with NIS2 requirements.
- Knowledge verification method – e.g., test or incident simulation.
- Results – achieved score and whether the participant passed.
- Training history – stored for audit purposes.
Which Training Areas NIS2 Requires
NIS2 distinguishes between training for all employees and training for management personnel:
Basic Module – For All Employees
- Password security
- Phishing and suspicious emails
- Security incidents and incident response
- Physical security and clean desk policy
- Remote work and BYOD
- Personal data protection
- Social engineering
- Data backup and data responsibility
- Ethics and legal responsibility
- Basics of supplier security
Management Module
- Legal responsibility of management
- Cybersecurity strategy and risk management
- The role of management during incidents
- Security investments
- Supply chains and outsourcing risks
- Management of data and information assets
- Security culture and leadership
- Communication with regulatory authorities
- Business continuity and recovery planning
- Overview of current threats and trends
How the 4CyberCity E-Learning Platform Simplifies Compliance
Our platform was designed to fully comply with NIS2 requirements while reducing companies’ administrative workload during audits:
- Automatic tracking of all training sessions – who completed what and when.
- Certificates of completion with QR codes and metadata → auditors can instantly view training topics and test results.
- Separate modules for employees and management.
- Archiving of results for audit purposes.
- Regular content updates based on legislation changes and emerging threats.
Conclusion – Stress-Free Preparation for NIS2 Audits
With NIS2, “some kind of training” is no longer enough — companies must clearly prove the content, process, and results of employee education.
The 4CyberCity e-learning platform allows you to fulfill this obligation easily and without unnecessary administration.
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