What is NIS2 Directive?
How to prepare for NIS2?
The NIS2 Directive (Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems) is an updated version of the original NIS Directive, which was the first EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity.
The purpose of NIS2 is to strengthen cybersecurity across the European Union by expanding the scope and requirements for the protection of critical infrastructure, ensuring better preparedness for cyber threats, and improving the resilience of essential services and digital service providers.
Key features include:
Broader Scope
NIS2 applies to a wider range of sectors, including healthcare, digital infrastructure, public administration, and food production, covering more essential and important entities than the original directive.
Tighter Security Measures
Organizations within its scope must implement enhanced cybersecurity measures, including risk management practices, incident response protocols, and reporting requirements for cybersecurity incidents.
Incident Reporting
NIS2 mandates quicker reporting of significant cybersecurity incidents to national authorities, with penalties for non-compliance.
Supply Chain Security
It emphasizes securing the supply chain, ensuring that organizations not only protect their own infrastructure but also address vulnerabilities in their suppliers and partners.
Governance and Oversight
The directive strengthens cooperation among member states, as well as between businesses and governments, through enhanced governance and oversight mechanisms.
Spirity Enterprise can help your organisation to:
1. Determine if you fall under NIS2’s scope and which units are impacted
2. Achieve operational excellence through comprehensive gap analysis by our Virtual CISO Service and expert services, providing you E2E solutions with actionable recommendations from our skilled IT consultants. (Watch Cynomi Virtual CISO in Action here >>)
3. Incorporate new security measures: vendor risk management to manage the risks associated with their third-party vendors. Read more about our Supply Chain Defense Service here >>
4. Spirity Enterprise Fraud Prevention solutions with BlueVoyant can help detect and prevent fraud attempts targeting an organization’s brand or customers. Learn more about our Digital Risk Protection Service here >>
5. Compliance Readiness: Achieving compliance with NIS2 is easy as our solution aligns with the act’s requirements, helping you establish the necessary controls, reporting mechanisms, and risk management processes. More details here »»
6. Continuous Security Improvement: Our SOC is committed to continuously improving your organization’s security posture through regular assessments, threat hunting, and proactive monitoring. More details about our Managed Detection & Respone Service >>
7. Real-Time Threat Detection: Our Security Operation Center (SOC) utilizes state-of-the-art threat intelligence and advanced analytics to identify and respond to cyber threats in real time with 24/7 monitoring and alerting capabilities.
Sectors Affected By The NIS2 Directive
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The NIS2 directive extends its coverage from the initial 7 sectors outlined in the NIS directive, incorporating an additional 8 sectors, resulting in a total of 15 sectors.
Energy
Essential Entity
Health
Essential Entity
Transport
Essential Entity
Finance
Essential Entity
Water Supply
Essential Entity
Digital Infrastructure
Essential Entity
Public Administration
Essential Entity
Digital
Providers
Important Entity
Postal
Services
Important Entity
Waste Management
Important Entity
Space
Important Entity
Foods
Important Entity
Manufacturing
Important Entity
Chemicals
Important Entity
Research
Important Entity
