NIS2: What It Means and How to Prepare

 

 

The NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) is a revision of European cybersecurity legislation, which will come into effect in the Netherlands at the end of 2024. The guideline is intended to improve cybersecurity and resiliencerness of essential diandstructures in EU Member States. In this blog duiknowwein more detail what this guideline entails, which sectors it will affect and what the implications are for your organization.

 

🔵 Sectors: Who does NIS2 apply to?

The NIS2 directive focuses on sectors and organizations that are vital to European society. This includes a wide range of sectors such as:

– Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, research laboratories.
– Transport: Aviation, shipping, railways and logistics.
– Energy: Electricity companies, oil and gas industry.
– Government services: Public services, administrative services, defense.
– Foodstuffs: Food production, distribution and storage.
– Water management: Water treatment plants, distribution.
– Digital Services: Internet service providers, cloud providers, data centers.

🔵 Obligations under NIS2

If your organization falls under the NIS2 directive, you must meet a series of strict obligations:

  1. Duty of care: It starts with a thorough risk assessment. You need to identify which cyber threats could affect your organization and which systems and processes are most vulnerable.
  2. Reporting obligation: All cybersecurity incidents must be reported to a supervisory authority within 24 hours. In addition, such an incident must also be reported to the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
  3. Supervision: An independent supervisor will carry out checks to verify whether your organization meets the requirements of the NIS2 guideline.

🔵 How to prepare

Preparation is the key to compliance. Here are some comprehensive steps you can take:

  1. Risk assessment: Use tools and frameworks to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment.
  2. Incident Response Plan: Create a detailed plan that describes how to respond in the event of a cyber incident. This plan should be tested and updated regularly.
  3. Awareness and Training: Provide ongoing staff training on the latest cyber threats and how to identify them.
  4. Budgeting: Reserve sufficient budget to invest in the necessary cybersecurity measures and personnel resources.

🔵 Reporting within the Cybersecurity packages of Digitaal Hub

The NIS2 guideline has already been taken into account within Digital Hub cybersecurity packages. We have extensive reporting options that meet the requirements of these new regulations. This allows you not only to comply with the reporting obligation, but also to proactively take security measures based on real-time data and insights.

For more detailed information and guidance, please contact us at info@digitaalknooppunt.nl.