cybersecurity Glossary

What is NIS2?

NIS2 is European Union legislation designed to strengthen cybersecurity across all Member States. Published as an update to the original NIS Directive adopted in 2016, NIS2 aims to address the growing cyber threats, ensuring greater resilience and response capability to security incidents. This regulation establishes a common framework for risk management and incident reporting, promoting closer cooperation among European countries and the involved entities.

One of the main innovations of NIS2 is the expansion of the scope of organizations required to comply with its requirements. While the original directive focused primarily on essential sectors such as energy, transportation, and health, NIS2 now includes a wider range of sectors and services, including digital service providers, digital infrastructure, and additional critical sectors. Furthermore, it sets more rigorous standards regarding risk management, the implementation of security measures, and continuous monitoring, ensuring that organizations not only respond to incidents but also adopt a proactive stance in threat prevention.

The impact of NIS2 is significant for businesses and organizations within the EU, as it entails the adoption of new cybersecurity practices and compliance with stricter requirements. Affected entities will need to invest in advanced technologies, staff training, and robust security procedures to align with the regulation. Additionally, NIS2 introduces harsher penalties in case of non-compliance, underscoring the importance of effective implementation.

The regulation sets detailed technical and methodological requirements for a variety of service providers, including social media platforms, cloud service providers, data centers, content delivery networks, and trust service providers, among others. These requirements are based on European and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ETSI EN 319 401, ensuring robust and consistent cybersecurity risk management.

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