Navigate NIS2 with confidence
For businesses that operate in the EU, regardless of headquarter location, complying with this directive is required for a variety of industries classified as Essential and Important, spanning organizations in energy, banking, healthcare, digital infrastructure as well as manufacturing and digital providers, along with many others.
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Avoid noncompliance and penalties
Take necessary steps now to ensure you meet compliance requirements and avoid significant penalties in time.
Mitigate the risk of cyberthreats and improve security infrastructure
Complying with NIS2 ensures you take proactive measures to create a more secure operating environment, resulting in improved internal processes and security.
Leverage well-established experts
A-LIGN has successfully helped more than 6,400 global organizations mitigate cybersecurity risk. Our global audit team has over 20 years of experience in ISO audits and will help you effectively validate your ability to meet the NIS2 Directive.
NIS2 offerings tailored to your specific needs
If you are already ISO/IEC 27001 compliant, mapping to NIS2 controls enhances compliance by aligning with EU-specific requirements and emphasizes incident reporting. If you are not already compliant with ISO 27001, our experts can certify and also map to NIS2 controls.
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Validate readiness against ISO 27001 + NIS2 with the leading, trusted ANAB & UKAS accredited ISO 27001 certification body. Ensure you have the necessary controls in place for both ISO 27001 and NIS2.
ISO 27001 Certification + NIS2 Mapping
Get ISO 27001 certified plus added NIS2 controls. ISO 27001 certification demonstrates conformity of your Information Security Management System (ISMS) with the documented standards and provides your customers with assurance regarding the security of your systems and data.
NIS2 Readiness Assessment
Assess your current controls to ensure that you are prepared for the NIS2 Directive, providing a solid foundation for compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
How does NIS2 differ from the original NIS Directive?
NIS2 represents a significant expansion and strengthening of the original NIS Directive. Key differences include a broader scope of covered entities and sectors, stricter incident reporting requirements, enhanced supply chain security requirements, and higher penalties for non-compliance.
How can ISO 27001 help with NIS2 compliance?
ISO 27001 is a widely recognized, practical pathway to NIS2 compliance because of its emphasis on risk management, security controls, and management system maturity. Organizations with a well-established ISO 27001 ISMS are generally well-positioned for NIS2 compliance, and combining both into a single engagement with A-LIGN maximizes efficiency.
Does NIS22 apply to organizations outside the EU?
NIS2 applies to organizations that provide services in the EU, regardless of where they are headquartered. Non-EU organizations that offer digital or essential services to EU customers or operate infrastructure within the EU may fall under NIS2’s scope and may be required to designate a representative within the EU if they lack a physical presence.
Who must comply with NIS2?
The NIS2 Directive casts a wide net, encompassing a broader range of sectors and entities than its predecessor. While the original NIS Directive focused primarily on operators of essential services (OES) such as energy, transport, and health, NIS2 extends its reach to include digital infrastructure providers, public administration entities, and other critical sectors.