In a nutshell: NIS2 requires a systematic, documented approach to building information security with defined processes, governance and continuous controls.
The NIS2 Directive requires companies and critical infrastructures to systematically structure their information security. The implementation follows established structuring models.
The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) defines binding requirements for critical infrastructures and large enterprises in the EU. Implementation is carried out using various structuring approaches that enable systematic implementation of security measures.
For CISOs, this means that information security is not to be understood as an isolated individual measure, but as a continuous process: from risk assessment through control of technical and organizational measures to continuous monitoring. The Directive anchors key requirements such as incident reporting, cryptography, access protection and training.
In practice, this requires that organizations clarify their IT governance, roles and responsibilities, select security standards (such as ISO 27001 or industry-specific frameworks) and audit these regularly. A structured approach creates clarity about the status quo, identifies gaps and enables prioritized investments in security infrastructure.
Source: news.google.com · Published 22 June 2026
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