NIS 2: What You Need to Know

As technology continues to develop, unfortunately so do vulnerabilities. As a result, the Council of the European Union (EU) has introduced the NIS 2 Directive, an updated framework to enhance cybersecurity resilience in critical sectors such as healthcare and banking. This blog will provide an overview of the NIS 2 Directive, its implications, and the steps you should take to achieve compliance and enhance your business’s security posture.

Expanding the scope and precise reporting

The NIS 2 Directive expands its reach beyond the previous NIS Directive, it will now cover new sectors that operate within the following industries, energy, healthcare, banking and transport. This will apply to your business if you have over 50 employees and an annual turnover that exceeds 10 million euros. Not only this but the reporting of cyber threats has been refined, with early warning reports, initial assessments and final reports needed within specific timeframes.

Standardised Measures and Penalties

The new directive aims to establish security measures and incident reporting requirements across the EU, promoting cooperation within member states. Stricter penalties have been introduced for noncompliance, which could potentially see fines reach up to 10 million euros.

Key Aspects of the NIS 2 Directive

NIS 2 mandates robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and services.

To comply with NIS 2, organisations must:

• Build resilience: Implement layered defences, embrace emerging technologies like AI, and continuously adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
• Manage supply chain risk: Safeguard against vulnerabilities by assessing and managing third-party risks. Standards like ISO 27001 can provide a framework.
• Prioritise risk management: Regularly identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the entire organisation, including the supply chain.
• Implement information security management systems: Use these systems to detect vulnerabilities and manage risks effectively.
• Encrypt sensitive data: Protect information through encryption, with end-to-end encryption potentially mandatory for certain services.
• Develop a crisis management plan: Prepare for and respond to cyberattacks with detailed plans and architectures to minimise downtime.

By adhering to these principles, organisations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and meet the requirements of NIS 2.

At FullProxy, we can help your business comply with NIS 2 Directive standards using new and innovative technologies. Additionally, we have a fantastic team of technical consultants who can guide you through the process of becoming more resilient. Arrange a chat with us here.