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NIS-2 at the table: Taking responsibility, shaping cybersecurity training – with support from the BSI

NIS-2 Is a C-Suite Matter: What the German BSIG Requires of Senior Management and How the BSI Supports Management Training

Topic

Legislation, standards, regulations

When & Where

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Wed, 10/28/2026 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

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Forum E, Booth 9-105

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  • Format:

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  • Language:

    German

Session description

Speaker: Dr. Judith Nink

With the implementation of the NIS-2 Directive, cybersecurity is becoming an even more explicit responsibility of senior management. Section 38 of the German BSIG requires the management of affected companies to implement measures to meet cybersecurity requirements and to oversee their implementation. In addition, management is required to undergo regular training on cybersecurity risks.

But what does this mean in practice for senior management? What responsibilities rest personally with the company’s management? What does management need to know and understand in order to fulfil its responsibilities effectively? And how can the statutory training requirement be implemented in a practical and meaningful way?
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