Get your board audit-ready for NIS2 and cover the personal liability that comes with Article 20. 13 short modules, fully online, certificate included. No full-day sessions, no scheduling, no travel.
Traditional training takes half a day per person and weeks to coordinate
One-off sessions go out of date fast, as NIS2 regulations continue to evolve
Off-the-shelf content doesn't cover the personal liability of board members under Article 20
Under Article 20, NIS2 holds board members personally liable for cybersecurity failures. Not just the organization. The individuals. Supervisors can impose fines, hold directors liable for damages and even temporarily ban executives from management positions when they cannot demonstrate they took NIS2 compliance seriously.
That liability under NIS2 cannot be delegated to the IT department, and standard directors’ insurance rarely covers it in full. The only way to limit board liability under NIS2 is demonstrable, active oversight: approved security measures, documented decisions and completed training. Our article on NIS2 and board liability explains the legal side in detail.
This training is built to deliver exactly that evidence, for every individual board member.
This NIS2 training for the board provides a comprehensive overview of the NIS2 directive, its background, objectives, and scope. Board members learn how to implement the required measures, with a focus on governance and personal liability, risk management, IT and OT security, and incident reporting. Every module is designed to help board members demonstrate compliance in a structured and verifiable way.
13 modules of 3 to 5 minutes each, fully online and self-paced, available in 11 languages. Complete a module between meetings, on a flight, or from any device. No coordination required, and continuously updated as NIS2 regulations evolve.
| Traditional board training | Guardey board training |
|---|---|
| Trainer/Partner fee: €3000 – €8000 | No in-person trainer needed |
| Travel per board member: €200 – €800 | No travel needed |
| Hotel / accommodation: €150 – €400 | Fully online and self-paced |
| Lost productivity: Half to full day per person | 3-5 minutes per session |
| Scheduling: weeks of coordination | Start immediately |
| One-off session, outdates quickly | Annual license, always current |
| Total cost: €6000 – €15000 | €299 per user per year |
Built around board-level responsibilities under NIS2 and independently validated by Fendix consultants. Guardey’s NIS2 executive training is continuously updated to reflect regulatory developments, helping leadership teams stay current as the landscape evolves.
Yes. Article 20 of NIS2 makes board members personally liable for failing cybersecurity governance. Supervisors can impose fines and even temporarily ban executives from management positions. Completing a NIS2 executive training and documenting active oversight are concrete ways to limit that liability. Read more in our article on NIS2 and board liability.
Yes. Article 20(2) requires management bodies to follow cybersecurity training themselves. This NIS2 management training is built specifically for boards and C-suite leaders and aligned with Articles 20 and 21. The certificate of completion shows your board has met that obligation and serves as objective evidence of active oversight during audits, regulatory reviews, and insurer assessments.
Yes. The curriculum is aligned with NIS2 Articles 20 and 21 and independently validated by Fendix consultants. Every participant receives a certificate of completion that serves as objective evidence of active oversight during audits, regulatory reviews, and insurer assessments.
Each module takes 3 to 5 minutes to complete. The full curriculum consists of 13 modules, which can be completed at each participant’s own pace. There are no mandatory sessions, no travel, and no scheduling required.
The training is available in 11 languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Danish, Polish, Latvian, and Swedish.
This curriculum is built specifically for board members and C-suite leaders. The modules cover governance, personal liability, risk oversight, and crisis decision-making: the responsibilities that matter most at executive level under NIS2. For organization-wide security awareness training, Guardey offers a separate program with weekly challenges covering everyday cyber threats, tailored to your sector and team. Many organizations run both.
Every participant receives a certificate of completion. Your organization also gets access to reporting that shows participation and progress across your board, giving you the objective evidence needed to demonstrate active oversight to regulators, insurers, and partners.
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Prepare your board for NIS2 and limit the personal liability of Article 20 with short online modules and a certificate as proof of active oversight.
