NIS2 Awareness training for boards & executives
Understand your role and limit your exposure.
NIS 2 for business leaders
Under NIS2, cybersecurity is now a legal responsibility at board level. Directors and senior executives of essential and important entities must follow training on cyber risks, incident impact, and their own accountability.
Cingulum delivers focused sessions designed for leadership. These sessions are clear, practical, and aligned with regulatory expectations, and combine legal knowledge with practical examples and exercises.
Why board-level training is mandatory under NIS2
Boards influence priorities, budgets, and crisis decisions. Without basic awareness at the top, compliance fails and response falls short. That’s why training isn’t just a formality. It’s a legal and operational necessity.
- Understand and evaluate risk mitigation
- Assess the business impact of potential incidents
- Recognize cybersecurity risks
NIS2 training formats built for executive schedules.
Option 1: Executive Briefing (2 hours)
A focused, high-impact session that covers:
What NIS2 means for your organisation
Legal duties and risks for board members
Reporting and governance obligations
Real-world examples and ROI of investing in security
This briefing is ideal as an annual update, for onboarding new board members, or as part of a broader governance agenda. It brings everyone up to speed fast and efficiently.
Option 2: Extended training with table top exercise (4 hours)
In addition to the full briefing, this format includes a live scenario simulation. The session guides your leadership team through a realistic incident (e.g. ransomware), testing crisis roles, communication flow, and decision-making under pressure.
Build readiness beyond compliance
Practice coordination in a no-risk setting
Meet audit or internal assurance expectations for board preparedness
Both formats can be delivered onsite or remotely, but we recommend in-person delivery for better focus and interaction.
Delivered by experts who speak your language
Cybersecurity may be technical. Your training shouldn’t be.
At Cingulum, our experts have spent over a decade advising executive teams on governance, compliance, and risk. Our trainers understand both regulations and the pressures of leadership. They know how to deliver essential content in a way that resonates with decision-makers in a way that’s relevant and direct.
We’ve supported NIS2 awareness for boards across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Public administration
- Healthcare
- Social housing
- Logistics
- Industrial manufacturing
- …
In each case, we tailor the session to the organisation’s context, sector risks, and board maturity. This ensures your team walks away with more than just knowledge; they gain practical confidence in their role under NIS2.
What your organisation gains
- Legal coverage under NIS2 training obligations
- Stronger board oversight of cybersecurity strategy
- Faster crisis response from better-prepared leadership
- Clear alignment with other NIS2 compliance efforts (ISMS, risk management, vendor security)
Leadership awareness is just one piece of the puzzle. Cingulum can support your full NIS2 journey:
Part of a broader NIS2 solution
- Maturity Assessment – understand your current posture
- ISMS Implementation – build structured, repeatable security
- CISO as a Service – get strategic support without the headcount
- Supply Chain Risk – tackle third-party vulnerabilities
- Awareness for all staff – phishing, e-learning & more via RESPONSUM
Who will be giving this training?
All sessions are delivered by experienced professionals from Cingulum and CRANIUM Campus (our in-house training division specialised in security, privacy, and compliance education).
Our trainers combine expertise in cybersecurity governance with real boardroom experience. They’ve worked with executive teams across sectors and know how to translate technical risk into business-relevant language.
Dave Geentjens
Bart van Buitenen
Ready to strengthen your board’s cyber readiness?
Whether you’re fulfilling a legal obligation or building a more resilient organisation, our tailored trainings give your leadership the clarity and confidence they need.
Let’s talk. Use the form below to request a training proposal or speak with one of our experts.
