“The requirements of the European directive invite many entities to build a solid roadmap to deploy and strengthen their cyber defense capabilities, aiming for a structurally safer operation, increased trust with their stakeholders, and greater competitiveness for companies.”

Vincent Strubel, Managing Director of ANSSI

NIS 2

The NIS 2 Directive overview

The NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Security Directive) is a legislative framework from the European Union aimed at strengthening cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructures and essential services in Europe. In response to evolving cyber threats, it broadens its scope to more sectors and mandates stricter protective measures:

  • Robust technical measures. NIS 2 requires organizations to implement appropriate and proportionate technical and organizational security measures, such as encryption, system integrity checks, and network segmentation.
  • Access management. Organizations must enforce strict identity and access management controls, including multi-factor authentication and role-based access restrictions, to ensure only authorized users can access critical systems and data.
  • Rapid response to security incidents. Entities covered by NIS 2 are required to detect, report, and respond to cybersecurity incidents swiftly. This includes having incident response plans, detection tools, and processes for immediate containment and recovery.
  • Enhanced control of suppliers and subcontractors. Organizations must assess the cybersecurity posture of third-party providers and implement contractual safeguards to ensure supply chain security and regulatory compliance.

The goal is to increase resilience against cyber threats and ensure adequate protection of essential networks and services.