What is the NIS 2 Directive?

Cyber threats are evolving at a staggering pace. The European Union’s upcoming NIS 2 Directive aims to improve cyber security measures across all member states to proactively fight against hackers.

To strengthen Europe’s ability to combat current and future cyber threats, the NIS 2 Directive introduces new requirements such as enhanced risk management, incident reporting obligations and penalties for non-compliance.

The new directive updates the 2016 version in the effort of a more robust cyber security level across all EU member states.

What is New Compared to NIS 1?

It is estimated that around 100,000 companies need to comply with NIS 2 – this is a much larger number than the old NIS Directive required.

The new obligations are set to include new sectors and entities providing stricter legal measures to increase overall security:

  • Member States’ preparedness, by requiring them to be appropriately equipped. For example, with a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and a competent national network and information systems (NIS) authority,
  • cooperation among all the Member States, by setting up a Cooperation Group to support and facilitate strategic cooperation and the exchange of information among Member States.
  • a culture of security across sectors that are vital for our economy and society and that rely heavily on ICTs, such as energy, transport, water, banking, financial market infrastructures, healthcare and digital infrastructure (Shaping Europe’s Digital Future, 2023, referenced 16 July 2024).

Sectors classified as essential or important under NIS 2:

  • energy
  • transport
  • banking and finance
  • healthcare
  • drinking- and waste water
  • digital services and infrastructure
  • public administration
  • space
  • food industry
  • Postal and Courier Services

Does the NIS 2 Directive Apply to UK Organisations?

The short answer is no. As the UK is no longer a member state of the European Union, the new requirements do not apply. However, NIS 2 covers organisations that provide services in any EU country, even if these companies are based outside of the European Union.

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