NIS2. All you need to know to stay compliant.

The NIS2 Directive is a European Union legislative framework aimed at enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture and resilience of critical infrastructure across member states by addressing emerging cyber threats and integrating comprehensive security measures.

The primary objectives of the NIS2 Directive include strengthening cybersecurity capabilities, improving cooperation among member states, ensuring the resilience of essential services and digital infrastructure, and standardizing cybersecurity practices and regulatory approaches across the European Union.

The NIS2 Directive applies to a wide range of essential and important entities, including operators of essential services (OES) such as energy, transport, health, and finance sectors, as well as digital service providers (DSPs) like online marketplaces, search engines, and cloud computing services. It extends its reach to include more sectors and entities compared to its predecessor, the NIS Directive.

Entities covered by the NIS2 Directive are required to implement robust cybersecurity measures, conduct risk assessments, put in place incident response strategies, report significant incidents to relevant national authorities, and engage in information sharing and collaboration with other stakeholders to mitigate cyber risks and enhance collective security.

The NIS2 Directive establishes a more structured and coordinated approach to cybersecurity across the EU by mandating the creation of national cybersecurity strategies, enhancing the role of the Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) network, and fostering greater collaboration through the European Cyber Crises Liaison Organization Network (EU-CyCLONe), thereby ensuring a unified response to cross-border cybersecurity threats and incidents.