Is Your Organisation Ready for NIS2?

The European Union (EU) Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive came into force in 2018 to increase the security levels of network and information systems for EU organisations. This directive was recently updated to become the NIS2 Directive and is set to become law across the EU in October 2024. NIS2 raises the bar on security measures and reporting obligations for a multitude of large and medium-sized EU enterprises (as well as other organisations identified as significant by governments) and its scope has been widened to include several new industry sectors.

NIS2 applies to entities with at least 50 employees and an annual turnover exceeding €10 million that provide essential services to the European economy and society. This encompasses all companies, suppliers and organisations operating within the EU, even if established outside its borders. 

The directive mandates that affected entities must implement suitable technical and organisational measures to mitigate cybersecurity risks to their network and information systems. Additionally, it requires organisations to report security incidents to national authorities and imposes stricter reporting requirements on the providers of digital infrastructure services.

NIS2 takes a more expansive approach than its predecessor, extending its reach to a wider spectrum of sectors and organisations. It’s important to note that supply chains and outsourcing partners are impacted too.

Non-compliance with NIS2 regulations carries significant consequences. Monetary fines and operational constraints have been put in place, along with a potential liability for damages, underscoring the essential nature of adhering to the directive.

Preparing for NIS2

EU member states have until October 2024 to adopt the NIS2 Directive into their national laws. However, to prepare for compliance, organisations need to be working on several key steps in advance:

1. Risk Identification and Mitigation: Evaluate and address risks to network and information systems, and implement appropriate measures.
2. Security Assessment: Conduct a thorough security evaluation to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
3. Privileged Access Management: Implement measures to safeguard privileged accounts, including limiting access and regularly rotating administrative passwords.
4. Ransomware Defence: Strengthen defences against ransomware attacks by employing security solutions and best practices.
5. Zero-Trust Strategy: Move towards a zero trust approach, implementing multiple layers of defence to validate all access attempts.
6. Software Supply Chain Scrutiny: Scrutinise the software supply chain and consider implementing secrets management solutions to mitigate the risk of supply chain attacks.

NIS2 compliance made simple with Keeper Security

Keeper Security’s Next-Generation Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution allows organisations to navigate NIS2 requirements effectively.

Keeper empowers IT administrators to manage privileged account access with precision through Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC). By delineating user permissions, organisations can enforce the principle of least privilege, mitigating security risks. Keeper’s robust reporting capabilities also furnish organisations with insights into privileged account activities, facilitating continuous monitoring and simplifying the auditing obligations mandated by NIS2.

Keeper promotes cybersecurity best practices by enforcing the use of strong, unique passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). At the core of Keeper’s solution lies its zero-knowledge encryption model, ensuring the utmost protection of sensitive data. By encrypting data locally on users’ devices, Keeper upholds the highest standards of security and privacy, a crucial tenet of NIS2 compliance.

Streamlining NIS2 compliance with Keeper: A closer look

Let’s delve into how Keeper addresses specific NIS2 requirements:

• Cyber Hygiene Policies: Keeper facilitates the establishment of robust cyber hygiene policies through its Enterprise Password Manager and RBAC capabilities.
• Ransomware Defence: Keeper fortifies defences against ransomware by enforcing strong password policies, facilitating secure remote access and enabling real-time threat detection.
• Timely Vulnerability Information: Keeper’s risk management dashboard equips administrators with timely insights into vulnerabilities, empowering proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Supply Chain Security: Keeper Secrets Manager provides a centralised, secure solution for managing secrets, ensuring robust supply chain security.
• End-to-End Encryption: With Keeper’s zero-knowledge encryption, organisations can leverage end-to-end encryption to bolster security, aligning with NIS2 standards.
• Mandatory Incident Reporting: Keeper’s Advanced Reporting and Alerts Module enables organisations to report incidents promptly, ensuring compliance with NIS2 mandates.

Keeper Security offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the intricate requirements of NIS2 compliance, empowering organisations to navigate the new cybersecurity landscape with confidence.

Start your free trial of Keeper today and prepare your organisation for NIS2.