Why bolstering your security capabilities is critical ahead of NIS2
IT Pro –
The upcoming EU Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) represents a critical point for businesses, requiring them to enhance their cybersecurity preparations to achieve regulatory compliance by the set deadline of October 17, 2024.
NIS2 aims to strengthen cyber resilience across the European Union and will necessitate both public and private organizations operating in the EU – or engaging with EU entities – to uphold robust security measures, including incident management, risk assessment, and penetration testing.
Furthermore, a heightened focus on bolstering resilience in critical infrastructure sectors is a key aspect of the directive.
Richard Cassidy, a field CISO at Rubrik, views NIS2 as a positive regulatory step that enhances security controls.
The directive’s anticipated impact, Cassidy believes, will help organizations address the increasingly hazardous threat landscape.
Notably, the legislation promotes better information sharing to counteract cyber threats and mandates increased cooperation between member states.
However, as the deadline approaches, around 76% of UK firms remain unprepared for NIS2 compliance, according to a SailPoint study.
Non-compliance could lead to serious financial penalties, with essential organizations facing fines of at least 10 million euros or 2% of their worldwide annual turnover.
It is imperative for organizations to prioritize their NIS2 compliance initiatives for smooth transacting within the framework and to avoid potential regulatory infringements.
To learn more about NIS2 readiness, a recent webinar hosted by ITPro in partnership with Rubrik focused on this topic.
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