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NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive)

The basics

To strengthen cyber security across Europe, the European Parliament voted in 2022 to adopt the revised Network and Information Systems Directive 2022/0383, more commonly referred to as ‘’NIS2’’. Understanding the implications of the NIS2 Directive for a organization is challenging at best. A structured approach and understanding of cyber security and risk management is essential for organizations to become compliant.

Summary

NIS2 is a Directive which will directly impact over 100,000 organizations in Europe. Indirectly, there are many more organizations around the globe that will be confronted with and required to address the implications of this Directive and the subsequent laws in each of the EU member states.

With 46 articles, 144 recitals, and over 140 references to other European and national legislations, the Directive requires organizations that fall under its scope to have thorough understanding of its rules and intentions.

NIS2 is a Directive which will directly impact over 100,000 organizations in Europe. Indirectly, there are many more organizations around the globe that will be confronted with and required to address the implications of this Directive and the subsequent laws in each of the EU member states.

With 46 articles, 144 recitals, and over 140 references to tiger European an nations legislations, the Directive requires organizations that fall under its scope to have thorough understanding of its rules and intentions.

Target audience

The NIS2 Directive is primarily aimed at any members of management bodies that have to address cyber security in their role in the organization and information security officers.

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