NIS2 Mandatory Training for Decision-Makers: Understanding Responsibility, Managing Risks

With the transposition of the NIS2 Directive into German law, the requirements for executive management are increasing significantly: managing directors, board members, and senior executives will in future be required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. Section 38 BSIG-E makes this proof of competence mandatory - thereby firmly anchoring cybersecurity at the highest level of leadership.

Companies classified as “important” and “particularly important” entities are therefore not only organizationally but also personally accountable. A lack of expertise can become a liability risk in the event of an incident.

Why act now?

• Legal obligation for training and proof of competence

• Personal liability risks

• Increasing threat landscape due to cyberattacks

• Higher requirements for governance, risk management, and resilience

Your advantage with SC171

Our NIS2 Executive Training (SC171) delivers exactly the content required for the legally mandated proof of competence - concise, easy to understand, and practice-oriented.

Key topics include:

• Introduction to NIS2 and BSIG-E

• Legal obligations and liability of executive management

• Implementation and monitoring of risk management measures

• Minimum requirements pursuant to Section 30 BSIG-E

• Reporting and registration obligations

• Resilience, business impact, and crisis management

• Security culture and cyber hygiene

• BSI™ guiding questions and organizational self-assessment

Proof included: High-quality certificate of participation

All participants receive a high-quality, representative certificate documenting their participation and the content covered—ideal for submission to supervisory authorities or in the context of audits.

Conclusion:

NIS2 is no longer purely an IT issue—it is a matter for top management. With the SC171 Executive Training, you ensure that you meet your legal responsibilities and position your organization for resilience.