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NIS2 Directive

Network and Information Security Directive 2

The NIS2 Directive is EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity that establishes baseline cybersecurity requirements for essential and important entities across member states. It strengthens security requirements and introduces stricter supervisory measures.

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Essential EntitiesImportant EntitiesDigital InfrastructurePublic Administration

What is NIS2 Directive?

The NIS2 Directive is EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity that establishes baseline cybersecurity requirements for essential and important entities across member states. It strengthens security requirements and introduces stricter supervisory measures.

NIS2 applies to medium and large entities in critical sectors across the EU, classified as either essential entities (energy, transport, banking, healthcare, digital infrastructure) or important entities (postal services, waste management, manufacturing, food production, digital providers). Member states transpose NIS2 into national law.

Key Requirements

Core areas of NIS2 Directive that organisations must address.

Implement risk analysis and information system security policies
Establish incident handling and reporting procedures
Ensure business continuity and crisis management
Address supply chain security and vendor risk
Implement vulnerability disclosure and handling
Provide cybersecurity awareness training

How GRCTrack Supports NIS2 Directive

Risk management measures
Incident reporting requirements
Supply chain security assessments
Business continuity planning
Vulnerability handling
Cybersecurity training requirements

EU Compliance

Meet mandatory requirements for EU operations.

Reduced Risk

Comprehensive security measures reduce incidents.

Supply Chain Security

Secure your entire supply chain.

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