Advanced NIS2 Training
On Advanced NIS2 Training advanced NIS2 training is an intensive programme for professionals who are already familiar with the NIS2 Directive and need to master its implementation in day-to-day operations. This training is designed for IT teams, technical leaders, risk and compliance managers, and those responsible for adapting security systems and operations to the legal requirements of NIS2.
On Advanced NIS2 Training prepares participants to transform legal requirements into concrete, operational and repeatable actions.
Who is this NIS2 training for?
Energy (Electricity, gas, oil, fuels)
Transport (Aviation, rail, maritime and road transport)
Banking and Finance (Banks, financial institutions, brokerage firms)
Healthcare (Hospitals, clinics, and care providers)
Digital Infrastructures (Data centres and telecommunications networks)
Public Administration
Technology and Software
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Water Supply and Waste Management
Research and Development (R&D)
Digital Services and Online Platforms
This training is ideal for:
IT and Cybersecurity managers who implement daily technical and operational security measures;
Risk and compliance managers who develop and monitor compliance plans;
Technical teams que lidera resposta a incidentes e reporting associado à NIS2;
Specialists who have already completed introductory NIS2 training and now need to operationalise legal requirements into internal processes.
What Will You Learn in the NIS2 Training?
If you’ve already completed an introductory NIS2 course, this is your natural next step.
Initial Framework for IT
Introduction to NIS2 – IT perspective
Risk Management and Technical Measures → Practical exercise
Incident Notification → Practical exercise / simulation
Supervision and Sanctions Regime – Communication example
European Cooperation and National Strategy – Simulation example
Supply Chain and Vulnerabilities → Practical exercise / simulation
Implementation and Compliance → Practical exercise / simulation
Governance, detailed vulnerability management process
Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery: playbooks, dry runs, mandatory disaster tests
Incident management and notification – full process
Crisis management teams and communication channels
Security testing: process and task scheduling
Vulnerability scans
Internal and external penetration testing
IT risk management, with clarity on third-party management and associated risks
Why is this training important?
NIS2 requires continuous, proven training for all operational levels and decision-makers within the organisation.
Organisations covered by NIS2 must demonstrate evidence of training and competence in security practices and incident reporting.
Without an advanced approach, your team may:
Fail to meet the legal operational requirements;
Make errors in incident reporting within the legal deadlines;
Be unable to demonstrate internal risk-management capability.
This training is designed for immediate application within the technical and organisational context of your company.
Additional Information
The next edition of the Advanced NIS2 Training starts soon. Register now and don’t miss your place!
Next Cohort: Coming soon
Time:9:30 – 18:00 (Portugal Mainland time)
Duration:2 days
Format: Online
Investment:€600 + VAT, per participant
The training will be led by Pedro Castro Henriques, CEO and co-founder of Strongstep, as well as a specialist in transforming complex requirements into practical, effective solutions.
With over 15 years of experience in process improvement, certifications, and information security, Pedro has led projects in 12 countriesacross sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications, and — above all — the automotive industry.
He was Head of IT at the Portuguese Health Regulatory Authority (ERS) and worked at Ericsson (Q-Labs) on global technology transfer and process improvement initiatives.
Pedro is an expert in standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, ASPICE, CMMI, Industry 4.0, among others. You can be sure that his goal is to turn compliance into a true competitive advantage for companies.
César Duarte is the CTO and Senior Consultant at Strongstep, with over 15 years of
international experience. He specialises in cybersecurity, continuous improvement and
agile methodologies, working with large organisations on the implementation of management systems such
as ISO 27001, ISO 9001, CMMI and ITMark. He is certified as a PSPO and PSM by
Scrum.org. He has worked on projects across Europe, the United States, South America and Africa. César supports organisations in
in defining cybersecurity strategies, digital resilience and compliance with international standards
.
NIS2 Introduction Training
If you have not yet completed a NIS2 training programme, or if your role is focused on strategic and top-level decision-making (e.g., CEO, General Director, top management body), we recommend starting with the NIS2 Introduction Training.
Esta formação explica o enquadramento legal, o impacto para a organização e os princípios fundamentais da NIS2 sem entrar em detalhes técnicos.
The introductory training is especially useful for management bodies who need strategic insightbut are not involved in the day-to-day operation of technical requirements.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About the Training
Participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Yes, the training is available for individual professionals and corporate teams.
Payment must be made at the time of registration. *It should be done via bank transfer.