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    The European NIS2 Directive

    A European framework designed to strengthen resilience across 18 critical sectors.

    NIS2 sets out the European rules for cybersecurity within organizations and their supply chains

    More obligations, more oversight, more certainty. The NIS2 Directive reinforces the rules for digital resilience in strategic sectors across the EU.

    To address the growing cyberthreat landscape, the EU has replaced the original NIS Directive with NIS2 (Directive 2022/2555). NIS2 introduces stricter security requirements, strengthens supply chain security, refines reporting obligations and implements tougher supervision and enforcement, including harmonized sanctions across the EU. The new directive has been in force since 18 October 2024, replacing the previous NIS Directive.

     

    Core requirements of the NIS2 Directive

    New obligations for organizations in four key areas:

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      Risk management.

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      Corporate responsibility.

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      Incident reporting for essential and important entities.

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      Business continuity.

    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about NIS2

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    Why BSI

    Independent and expert: strengthening digital trust

    We help you address cybersecurity and compliance challenges effectively.

    As a global leader in digital trust assurance, BSI supports organizations in improving their security posture and building confidence in their ability to manage cybersecurity risks effectively.

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    Discover how we can work together to address cybersecurity challenges more effectively and efficiently.

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