Guide: NIS2 Directive – How to Secure Compliance

This white paper provides a structured overview, actionable phased recommendations, and clear prioritization strategies to help ICT professionals navigate NIS2 compliance effectively and confidently. Start your compliance journey today to ensure resilience and security in an increasingly digital world. 

Executive summary 

The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is a comprehensive EU directive aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across member states. Set to be implemented by October 2024, NIS2 expands its scope and introduces more stringent requirements to ensure a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU. 

This white paper outlines key NIS2 requirements, offers a phased approach to compliance, and provides actionable recommendations to help organizations achieve compliance effectively. It emphasizes the importance of immediate action, as early adopters will not only meet regulatory requirements but also gain a competitive edge through enhanced cyber resilience. 

Guiding ICT professionals through practical steps, this paper lays out a road map for building a resilient cybersecurity framework. It addresses the challenges faced by businesses of all sizes, offering scalable solutions that align with both NIS2 requirements and broader cybersecurity best practices. 

Thoughts from the Author 

In these increasingly uncertain times, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. Cybercrimes are a constant and growing threat to businesses of all sizes, with global cybercrime costs projected to grow by 15% per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion USD annually by 20251. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will only accelerate the sophistication and frequency of these attacks, potentially enabling more targeted and complex breach attempts. 

NIS2 should be regarded as the minimum baseline for all companies, serving as a foundational framework to build robust cybersecurity defences. It provides a structured approach to addressing cyber risks that all organizations can benefit from, regardless of their size or sector. 

It is imperative to act not just to comply with regulations but to protect your organization from imminent and evolving cyber threats. The time to strengthen your cybersecurity posture is now. I urge you to use this white paper as a starting point for your NIS2 compliance journey and broader cybersecurity strategy. Your actions today will determine your organization’s resilience in the face of tomorrow’s cyber challenges. 

It is imperative to act not just to comply with regulations but to protect your organization from imminent and evolving cyber threats. The time to strengthen your cybersecurity posture is now.