Introduction – Training as a Mandatory Part of NIS2
NIS2 requires companies to ensure regular training for all employees and management. This is not just a one-time activity, but an ongoing process designed to increase cybersecurity awareness and reduce the risk of incidents.
If a company cannot prove that the training took place and meets NIS2 requirements, it may face significant penalties.
What NIS2 Training Must Include
For All Employees (Basic Module)
- 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 responsibility for data
- Ethics and legal responsibility
- Basics of supplier security
For Management Personnel (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 Training Works in Practice
- Access to the e-learning platform – participants log in from anywhere.
- Step-by-step modules – lessons enhanced with interactive tasks, scenarios, and quizzes.
- Knowledge verification – a final test with a minimum score required for successful completion.
- Certificate of completion – automatically generated and containing a QR code with metadata for verification.
Benefits of the 4CyberCity E-Learning Platform
- Covers all mandatory NIS2 training areas.
- Separate modules for employees and management.
- Gamification for better knowledge retention.
- Automatic record keeping and certificate generation.
- Regular content updates based on legislation and emerging threats.
