What is NIS2?
The Network and Information Systems 2 Directive is an EU directive that significantly expanded and strengthened the cybersecurity obligations for organizations in sectors considered critical to European society and economy including energy, healthcare, transport, banking, water, and digital infrastructure. NIS2 requires covered organizations to implement risk management measures, provide early warning for significant incidents within 24 hours and follow required follow-up reporting, secure their supply chains, and ensure that senior management is personally accountable for cybersecurity compliance. Unlike its predecessor NIS1, NIS2 applies to a much broader range of organizations and introduces substantially stricter enforcement powers. Organizations that fall within NIS2’s scope must treat it as a fundamental operating requirement rather than an optional framework.