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Compliance Guide

Understanding and Meeting EU's NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive

A practical guide to achieving compliance with the EU Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2). Learn what's required and how to prepare.

Compliance Deadline 2026
EU member states must transpose NIS2 into national law by 2026. Start preparing now to ensure compliance.

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Affected Sectors

NIS2 applies to organizations in these sectors, as well as their supply chains

Energy
Transport
Banking
Healthcare
Digital Infrastructure
Manufacturing

Key NIS2 Requirements

The directive mandates these security measures for covered entities

Risk Management
Implement comprehensive cyber risk management measures
Incident Reporting
Report significant incidents within 24-72 hours
Supply Chain
Assess and manage third-party security risks
Business Continuity
Ensure operational resilience and recovery
Encryption
Implement appropriate cryptographic controls
Access Control
Enforce multi-factor authentication and least privilege

Path to Compliance

Follow these steps to achieve and maintain NIS2 compliance

01

Assess Your Scope

Determine if your organization falls under NIS2 as an essential or important entity based on sector and size criteria.

02

Gap Analysis

Evaluate your current security posture against NIS2 requirements to identify areas needing improvement.

03

Implement Controls

Deploy technical and organizational measures to address identified gaps and meet NIS2 requirements.

04

Document Everything

Maintain comprehensive documentation of policies, procedures, and security measures for audit purposes.

05

Continuous Monitoring

Establish ongoing monitoring and assessment processes to maintain compliance over time.

Non-Compliance Penalties

NIS2 introduces significant penalties for non-compliance

Essential Entities
Up to 10M or 2% of global turnover
Important Entities
Up to 7M or 1.4% of global turnover
Management Liability
Personal liability for executives

NIS2 Timeline

January 2023
NIS2 Directive entered into force
October 2024
Original transposition deadline (extended)
2026
EU member states must transpose into national law
Ongoing
Regular compliance assessments and audits required

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