Cybersecurity in Europe has taken a significant step with the entry into force of the NIS2 Directive, a new regulatory framework that extends and replaces the previous NIS Directive of 2016. This regulation aims to strengthen the security and digital resilience of companies and European organizations against the growing number of cyber threats.
The NIS2 directive imposes more strict digital protection measures to a greater number of companies. Key sectors such as energy, health, transport and banking must adopt more robust cybersecurity strategies, including risk management, mandatory incident notification and operational continuity. In addition, non -compliance sanctions have hardened, with fines that can reach up to 2% of the annual global billing.
“The NIS2 directive marks a before and after in the way companies must address cybersecurity in Europe. In Sonicwall, we are committed to helping organizations to navigate this new regulatory panorama, providing them with advanced solutions and expert advice to guarantee their compliance and safety, ”says Sergio Martínez, Senior Sales Manager of Sonicwall for Iberia
Among the most relevant changes of Nis2 are:
- Expansion of scope: Unlike its predecessor, NIS2 affects a greater number of companies, including medium and large organizations from 18 key sectors such as energy, transport, health, banking, digital infrastructure, postal services, waste management and manufacturing of critical products.
- Stricter cybersecurity obligations: Companies must implement risk management measures, including security policies, incident response plans, business continuity, regular audits and data protection protocols.
- Incident notification: Organizations must report any significant cyber attack within a maximum period of 24 hours since its initial detection, with a more detailed report in the subsequent seven days.
- Most severe sanctions for breach: Companies that do not comply with the regulations may face fines of up to 2% of their global annual turnover or severe administrative sanctions.
- Greater responsibility for senior management: The Directive imposes new responsibilities for managers and security responsible, demanding training in cybersecurity and ensuring that digital security is a strategic priority within organizations.
Facilitating adaptation to the new regulatory framework
To help companies comply with the new regulations, advanced tools, expert advice and practical guides have been developed. These solutions are designed to facilitate adaptation to the demands of the NIS2 Directive and improve the digital resilience of organizations. Among the solutions offered, they include:
- Advanced threat prevention: New Generation Firewalls with deep inspection of packages and real -time threat detection capabilities.
- Cloud Security and Zero Trust: New generation safe access solutions for hybrid and teleworking environments, complying with the identities and accesses management requirements.
- Monitoring and incident response: Virtual Soc and Safety Events Analysis and Management (SIEM) tools for fast detection and response.
- Training and Cybersecurity Awareness: Training programs designed to reinforce organizational security and meet the requirements of NIS2.
Impact of the NIS2 directive on companies
The entry into force of the NIS2 directive marks a new stage in the protection of essential infrastructure in Europe. Companies must quickly adapt to this new regulatory framework to avoid sanctions and guarantee the safety of their operations. The implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures is not only a legal requirement, but also an opportunity to improve operational efficiency and resilience against cyber attacks.
