NIS2 – Cybersecurity in the Research & Development Services Industry - Advanced (Monthly Subscription)

Course Description

The research and development (R&D) sector handles high‑value assets such as scientific data, prototypes, patents, innovation processes, and experimental platforms. This makes it a prime target for cyberattacks including industrial espionage, sabotage, and intellectual property theft.

This course builds on the foundational knowledge from the beginner level and prepares participants to manage complex cyber risks, protect critical research systems, and implement the advanced requirements of the NIS2 Directive within scientific and innovation environments.

Key topics:

• Advanced NIS2 requirements for R&D organizations

• Cyber risk management in laboratory, scientific, and innovation environments

• Protection of critical systems: research databases, experimental platforms, IoT/IoLT devices

• Advanced monitoring, segmentation, and access‑control strategies

• Incident response: procedures, escalation, communication, reporting

• Vulnerability analysis and impact assessment on research projects and intellectual property

• Preparation for audits and demonstrating NIS2 compliance

Ideal for:

• Researchers, engineers, and technical specialists

• R&D managers and project coordinators

• IT and cybersecurity professionals in research institutions

• Quality, risk, and compliance experts

Тopics covered in the course are:

1. Advanced Phishing
2. Security Data Privacy
3. Endpoint Patch Management
4. Cloud Saas Security
5. Incident Reporting Response
6. Cyber Risk For Management
7. Vendor Supply Chain Risk
8. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 
9. IT/OT Security
10. Operational Resilience