Bottom line: NIS2 compliance makes microsegmentation a technical necessity, not an optional architectural improvement.
Implementing the NIS2 Directive forces enterprises to implement microsegmentation. A current report shows that this network isolation is essential for meeting regulatory requirements.
The European Directive on Network and Information Security in its second version (NIS2) obligates operators of critical infrastructure and important entities to meet enhanced security standards. A report demonstrates that microsegmentation – the division of networks into smaller, isolated areas – plays a central role in this.
For CISOs, this means a significant change in network architecture. Instead of a classic perimeter security model (trust the internal network), NIS2-compliant systems require a zero-trust philosophy with granular access control. Microsegmentation prevents lateral movement by attackers and limits damage from successful compromises.
Practical implementation first requires a thorough inventory of assets and data flows, then the definition of segmentation policies, and finally continuous monitoring and adaptation. Enterprises that do not implement these measures risk both regulatory sanctions and increased operational vulnerability to cyberattacks.
Source: news.google.com · Published June 25, 2026
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