What is the NIS 2?
In January 2023, the EU adopted NIS 2, an updated Network and Information Security Directive, to enhance cybersecurity and resilience across EU organisations. Member states must implement NIS 2 by October 17, 2024, and organisations should begin preparing for compliance now.
NIS2 categorises entities as essential or important, with both needing to meet similar baseline requirements. The difference lies in supervision and penalties: essential entities face immediate oversight, while important entities are subject to ex-post supervision based on evidence of non-compliance. Scoping is simplified with a sector-based list, automatically including large and medium enterprises. However, member states can extend requirements to small or micro-organisations if they play a critical role in society, the economy, or specific sectors.
The categorisation of entities as essential or important can vary by member state, but generally, the following sectors are included:
Essential sectors:
- Energy
- Transport
- Banking
- Financial market infrastructures
- Health
- Drinking water and wastewater
- Digital infrastructure, including internet exchange points, DNS, and cloud computing services
Important sectors:
- Digital providers, including online marketplaces, online search engines, and social networking services platforms
- Public administration
- Space
- Postal and courier services
- Waste management
- Industrial manufacturing
- Manufacturing and distribution of chemicals
- Food production processing and distribution
- Research
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES WITH TÜV SÜD EXPERTISE IN Network and Information Systems (NIS) 2 Assessment
The cybersecurity, strategy, risk, compliance and resilience team at TÜV SÜD can provide organisations with:
- A clear understanding of their cyber risk posture and capabilities, guiding informed investment decisions.
- Assistance in implementing a strategic cyber program with structured decision-making
- Support in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance through a well-executed cyber function.
- Enhancement of risk awareness through education and training to mitigate human error.
- A resilient program to adapt to evolving cyber threats and digital business strategies.
Our approach methodology includes:
- Preparation
- Scoping
- Risk Assessment
- Documentation Review
- Interviews and Observations
- Gap Analysis
- Reporting
BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH TÜV SÜD
Becoming NIS 2 compliant can provide several immediate business benefits:
- Enhanced cybersecurity: Compliance with NIS 2 ensures that your organisation has robust cybersecurity measures in place, reducing the risk of cyber threats such as data breaches and cyberattacks.
- Improved reputation: Compliance with NIS 2 demonstrates to clients, partners, and stakeholders that your organisation takes cybersecurity seriously, enhancing your reputation as a secure and reliable business.
- Legal compliance: NIS 2 compliance ensures that your organisation meets the legal requirements set forth by regulatory authorities, avoiding potential fines and penalties for non-compliance.
- Operational efficiency: Implementing NIS 2 requirements often involves streamlining internal processes and improving operational efficiencies related to cybersecurity practices and incident response.
- Competitive advantage: Being NIS 2 compliant can give your business a competitive edge in industries where cybersecurity and data protection are critical factors in decision-making.
- Risk management: Compliance with NIS 2 helps in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks effectively, thereby reducing the likelihood of disruptions to business operations due to cyber incidents.
- Trust and customer confidence: Customers and clients are increasingly aware of cybersecurity risks along their entire supply chain. NIS 2 compliance helps build trust and confidence among customers that their data and information are protected when doing business with your organisation.
Overall, becoming NIS 2 compliant not only helps to protect your business from cyber threats but also positions it as a secure and trustworthy entity in the marketplace, which can lead to long-term business growth and sustainability.
Why choose TÜV SÜD?
Choosing TÜV SÜD for your NIS 2 assessment offers several compelling reasons
- Expertise and experience: TÜV SÜD is a globally recognised leader in testing, inspection, and certification services with extensive experience in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, working with more than 10,000 customers globally.
- Comprehensive solutions: As a one-stop solution provider, we provide end-to-end services tailored to NIS 2 requirements, including assessments, audits, and implementation support, ensuring all aspects of compliance are covered.
- Global reach: With presence in over 1,000 locations and deep local expertise, TÜV SÜD can support your organisation's NIS 2 compliance needs across different jurisdictions and markets.
- Quality assurance: The credibility of TÜV SÜD as an independent and impartial advisor and auditor, coupled with the global acceptance of its validation, is supported by rigorous quality standards that ensure thorough and reliable assessments meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Client-centric approach: TÜV SÜD focuses on understanding your specific business needs and tailoring their services to provide practical and effective solutions, fostering long-term partnerships. TÜV SÜD not only assesses & implements the current state but also prepares you for your future vision and growth.
Choosing TÜV SÜD for your NIS 2 compliance service ensures you have a trusted partner with the knowledge, capabilities, and global reach to help safeguard your organisation against cybersecurity threats while efficiently meeting regulatory obligations.
