In brief: NIS2 requires structured security frameworks with measurable measures; non-compliance costs up to ten million euros or two percent of annual turnover.
The NIS2 Directive obligates companies to make measurable improvements to their cybersecurity. Without structured action, organisations face not only compliance gaps, but also significant financial and reputational risks.
The EU’s Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) sets binding standards for the protection of critical infrastructure and digital services. Companies falling under the directive must document, evaluate and continuously improve their security measures. This affects not only traditionally critical sectors such as energy or water, but also increasingly the digital sector and service providers with broad reach.
A structured approach to information security is central to successful NIS2 implementation. This includes the inventory of IT assets, the performance of risk analyses, the implementation of technical and organisational measures, and regular reviews. Many companies have so far only established fragmented security structures and must now systematise them. CISOs must identify governance gaps and calibrate business processes to regulatory requirements.
The consequences of failing to act are significant: NIS2 provides for fines of up to 10 million euros or 2 percent of annual turnover, whichever is higher. In addition, damage occurs through actual security breaches, which are more likely with insufficient measures. A proactive, methodical approach reduces both risks and provides the foundation for sustainable security operations.
Source: news.google.com · Published 24 June 2026
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