As the NIS 2 compliance deadline of Oct. 17 nears, organisations operating in sectors like energy, transport, healthcare, and digital infrastructure within the EU must adhere to the directive, which sets a consistent cybersecurity baseline and mandates security measures to manage risks, prevent incidents, and report on security breaches. NIS 2 expands on NIS 1 by covering more critical sectors, introducing stricter requirements, and holding management bodies personally liable for cybersecurity measures
The directive requires regular security audits, incident reporting, and minimum risk management measures, with hefty noncompliance penalties for essential and important entities. To comply with NIS 2, organisations must assess their risk exposure, develop comprehensive cybersecurity policies, and oversee the cybersecurity practices of suppliers. Despite its intentions to improve cybersecurity, concerns remain around compliance timelines, varying implementation across member states, and alignment with international security standards. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nis-2-directive-eu/