The point: NIS2 requires operators of critical infrastructure to strategically integrate OT security into their governance structures.
The NIS2 Directive requires operators of critical infrastructure and energy companies to protect Operational Technology (OT) with the same diligence as IT systems. This makes OT security a strategic responsibility of executive management.
Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) extends its requirements to organizations responsible for the security of critical infrastructure – particularly in the sectors of energy, transport, water and health. OT systems, which control production facilities, control systems and real-time processes, are thus subject to the same governance and protection obligations as classical IT infrastructure.
For CISOs, this means an expansion of their area of responsibility: OT security is no longer a specialized engineering matter, but a top management issue. Boards must address OT risks, as security breaches can directly impact public order and supply security.
Practical implementation requires integration of OT and IT security teams, an inventory of legacy systems with limited update capability, and the establishment of monitoring and incident response processes specifically for OT environments. Compliance requirements also include documentation and audit obligations.
Source: news.google.com · Published 24 June 2026
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