NIS2 Compliance

How Resecurity Assists EU Businesses in Navigating NIS2 Compliance

What is NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive)?

NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive) is a key piece of EU legislation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the region. Set to take effect on October 17, 2024, this directive introduces enhanced legal measures to improve cyber resilience and address evolving digital threats.

Building on the foundation of the original NIS Directive, NIS2 expands its reach, covering a broader range of sectors and organizations. Its goal is to establish a robust security culture across industries critical to economic stability and societal well-being, ensuring that businesses and essential services can better withstand and respond to cyber risks.

Understanding the NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 Directive significantly enhances the EU’s approach to cybersecurity, requiring organizations across multiple sectors to implement more rigorous security measures. Key updates include:

The directive now applies to essential and important entities across sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare, financial services, digital infrastructure, public administration, and manufacturing of critical products.
Organizations must adopt comprehensive cyber risk management practices, implement supply chain security protocols, and conduct regular security assessments.
Companies must notify national authorities within 24 hours of detecting a major cybersecurity incident, submit a detailed report within 72 hours, and provide a final impact assessment within one month.
Non-compliance can result in fines up to €10 million or 2% of annual global revenue, whichever is higher. Additionally, executives can be held personally liable for security failures.