NIS2 REGULATION
NIS2 – The European directive on the security of network and information systems – explained






WHO IS OBLIGATED
It concerns entities classified as “important” or “essential” in critical sectors — public administrations, companies in sensitive areas, and Universities conducting research activities
We cover the entire NIS2 scope:
Onboarding, risk management, policies, controls, incident registry, audit
MULTITUDE OF ENTITIES
Onboarding
Get the compliance journey on track with clear priorities and measurable results, aligning teams from the very start.
DATA
Risk management
Keep risks, decisions, and stakeholders aligned on a shared vision of what truly matters.
SUPPLIERS
Policies
Reduce the noise and focus on the highest-impact actions, so the team works where it is needed.
NOTIFICATIONS
Controls
Create repeatable systems and rhythms that support growth without adding unnecessary complexity.
WHO FALLS WITHIN THE SCOPE
NIS2 distinguishes between “essential” and “important” entities based on sector, size, and service criticality.
ESSENTIAL ENTITIES
Energy, transport, banking, financial market infrastructures, healthcare, drinking water and waste water, digital infrastructure, public administration, space.
IMPORTANT ENTITIES
Postal services, waste management, chemicals, food, manufacturing, digital providers, research — including many Universities and research centers.
The main obligations
Risk management
Technical, operational, and organizational measures proportionate to the risk: encryption, access management, backup, supply chain security
Incident reporting
Early warning within 24 hours, notification within 72 hours, final report within one month of the significant incident
Governance responsibility
Management bodies approve and oversee security measures and undergo dedicated training; they can be held personally liable in case of serious infringements
Supply chain security
Risk assessment of critical suppliers and their development processes
PENALTIES
In case of non-compliance, fines are a percentage of annual turnover*
* The exact percentages and caps are defined by the national transposition of the directive
Up to 2%
of global annual turnover, for essential entities in case of serious non-compliance
Up to 1.4%
of global annual turnover, for important entities
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