The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is the EU’s latest regulation that sets out comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for a wide range of public and private sector organizations. The most significant takeaway is that the EU is placing more stringent requirements on governance and accountability.
Compliance is no longer just a best practice—it’s a legal obligation. Fortunately, at Invisinet, we are here to help simplify the journey to NIS2 compliance with next-generation cybersecurity solutions.
What Is NIS2?
NIS2 is the successor to the original NIS Directive (2016) and came into force in January 2023. Its main goal is to strengthen cybersecurity across the EU by setting higher standards for the protection of critical infrastructure and essential digital services.
While NIS1 only applied to a limited set of operators in critical sectors, NIS2 greatly expands the scope—covering more sectors and including both medium and large enterprises. It introduces more stringent risk management, reporting, and governance obligations, and mandates direct oversight and enforcement by national authorities.
Key Components and Requirements of NIS2
Organizations falling under NIS2 must implement a set of baseline measures and practices. Here are some of the core requirements:
1. Wider Scope
- Applies to essential and important entities across sectors like:
- Energy, Transport, Healthcare, Financial Services
- Digital Infrastructure and ICT Providers
- Public Administration and Space
2. Stronger Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Implement technical, operational, and organizational measures including:
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Identity and access control
- Data encryption and secure communications
- Supply chain security
3. Incident Notification Obligations
- Must report significant incidents to the national authority:
- Initial notification within 24 hours
- Detailed incident report within 72 hours
- Final assessment report within one month
4. Governance and Accountability
- Management bodies (e.g., boards) are now personally accountable
- They must approve and oversee cybersecurity strategies
- Non-compliance can lead to fines and liability
5. Stronger Supervision and Enforcement
- EU member states will enforce NIS2 through audits, inspections, and penalties
- Fines can reach €10 million or 2% of global turnover
How Invisinet Supports NIS2 Compliance
Invisinet offers a powerful suite of tools that directly support the security requirements of NIS2.
An Easy, Cost-Effective Path to NIS2 Compliance
Invisinet provides an easy and cost effective Zero-Trust overlay to your legacy network design to quickly reach compliance. With Invisinet’s Enforcer Agents running as add on Security Data Retention (SDR) probes, you can quickly generate NIS2 compliance reports.
With our efficient Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform, organizations can:
- Rapidly align with NIS2 controls.
- Secure critical infrastructure with Zero Trust principles.
- Reduce operational complexity and compliance costs.
- Improve visibility, control, and response readiness.
- Help meet NIS2’s containment and segmentation requirements that limit lateral movement if a breach occurs, with Identity-Based Micro-Segmentation.
- Open APIs to render monthly NIS2 Audit reports for IAM and Network Security Compliance
- Stops unauthorized access before it starts—cloaking networks from external visibility, with Invisinet’s patented First Packet Authentication.
How Invisinet Aligns with NIS2 Objectives
Achieve NIS2 Compliance with Confidence
NIS2 compliance is about more than just checking boxes—it’s about building a resilient security posture in a high-risk digital environment. Invisinet’s comprehensive solutions empower organizations to meet EU cybersecurity obligations with ease while enhancing operational security.
Whether you're preparing for your first audit or strengthening your infrastructure, Invisinet provides the visibility, control, and assurance needed to navigate NIS2 with confidence. Learn more about Invisinet’s regulatory assurance tools at invisinet.com/solutions/regulatory-assurance.
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