NIS 2
NIS 2 Compliance: Security and innovation through open source products
The NIS 2 Directive
The EU’s NIS 2 Directive extends the cyber security requirements and now affects more companies and sectors. It requires companies to better protect their networks, report security incidents and implement targeted risk mitigation measures. This strengthens resistance to cyber attacks and improves the exchange of information in order to effectively counter current threats.
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NIS 2 in practice
Increase your IT security, meet NIS 2 requirements and reduce costs – all with flexible
Open source solutions.
The challenge
The NIS 2 directive places increased demands on companies, particularly with regard to IT security and adherence to compliance requirements. For many companies, implementing these requirements is complex and time-consuming. The risk of cyber attacks and high penalties for non-compliance are increasing the pressure on IT managers.
Our solution
Open source solutions offer a flexible, transparent and cost-effective way to fulfill the requirements of the NIS 2 directive. Tools such as Icinga, Ansible, Elastic Stack or Wazuh make it possible to continuously monitor networks and systems, efficiently configure servers, centrally manage protocols and quickly identify potential threats.
Your advantage
By using open source software, companies can increase the security of their IT infrastructure, meet the compliance requirements of the NIS 2 directive and reduce costs at the same time. These tools also offer maximum flexibility and can be seamlessly integrated into existing IT landscapes.
Significance of the NIS 2 directive
What is the NIS 2 directive and why is it important? The most important facts summarized at a glance.
The NIS 2 Directive (Network and Information Security) is an extension of the European Union’s original NIS Directive and aims to strengthen cyber security in critical sectors. It defines new requirements for the security of network and information systems that companies in the EU must implement. NIS-2 addresses not only IT and utility companies, but also a wide range of industries, such as healthcare, finance and public administration.
The NIS 2 Directive extends the scope and tightens the requirements for companies to ensure that IT infrastructures are protected against cyber attacks. For systems engineers and IT managers, this means that they must implement suitable measures to monitor, secure and document their IT systems.
The good news? Open source solutions offer a flexible way to meet these requirements.
Companies affected
Sectors affected
Member states
Is my company affected by NIS 2?
What is the NIS 2 directive and why is it important? The most important facts summarized at a glance.
The NIS 2 Directive is aimed at a wide range of companies that operate in critical sectors or are considered “essential services” to society. The sectors affected include, among others:
Energy
e.g. electricity and gas supply
Transportation and logistics
z. e.g. aviation and shipping, railroads
Healthcare
Hospitals,
Medical care
Finance
Banks,
Insurances
IT and TC systems
Network infrastructures, Internet providers
Water supply
Waterworks
Food industry
Production and supply of foodstuffs
Administration
State and regional administrations
In addition, companies that are considered essential digital services, such as cloud providers, e-commerce platforms or search engine operators, are also affected by NIS 2. So if your company is active in one of these areas, it is most likely subject to the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive.
Even if your company was not previously directly regulated, the NIS 2 Directive has significantly expanded the scope of application. It is therefore advisable to check whether your company is now also obliged to comply with the safety standards. A good indication is whether your IT infrastructure could be considered critical to the operation or supply of the company.
How do open source products support
for NIS 2?
Open source as the key to NIS 2 compliance – flexible, transparent, secure.
Monitoring with Icinga
Icinga is a powerful open source tool for monitoring servers, applications and IT infrastructure. Icinga proactively warns of potential problems, such as system overloads or failures, and helps to identify and eliminate risks at an early stage.
By collecting detailed metrics on CPU utilization, memory usage and network utilization, Icinga enables transparent monitoring of critical systems.
Elastic Stack - data collection and analysis
The Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) is a powerful open source tool for collecting, storing and analyzing large amounts of data. Companies can use it to collect and visualize log data, network activities and other security-relevant information. This is particularly useful for the requirements of NIS 2 to produce regular reports on security incidents and the status of IT security.
With Kibana as a visualization tool, the Elastic Stack offers user-friendly dashboards that display the security status in real time.
Configuration management with Ansible
The NIS 2 directive requires consistent and secure management of IT systems. Ansible offers an agentless and simple way to automate configuration management. With Ansible, systems engineers can define centralized configurations for a large number of servers and ensure that all servers follow the same security policies.
Wazuh - Security monitoring and threat detection
Wazuh is an open source security platform that offers comprehensive functions for IT security and threat defense. It offers security analyses, detection of vulnerabilities (CVE) and endpoint security for servers. Wazuh also offers effective incident management by triggering alarms as soon as suspicious activity is detected.
Together to success
We help you comply with the NIS 2 directive with open source. NETWAYS is your reliable partner: from analysis to smooth implementation, we ensure that your open source solution is perfectly tailored to your needs. Even after the launch, we are at your side with continuous optimization and first-class support. With NETWAYS, you benefit from expert knowledge, customized solutions and a reliable partner for your long-term success.
Why NETWAYS
Because you deserve more than standard solutions.
Current expertise
We have our finger on the pulse of the legislation and know exactly what requirements NIS-2 means for you – and which steps are really necessary.
Pragmatic implementation
Instead of overwhelming you with endless to-do lists, we work with you to develop a concrete roadmap that matches your resources.
Holistic approach
We consider technology, processes and organization as a unit – so you meet NIS-2 not just on paper, but in practice.
Support in an emergency
We are at your side – whether during audit preparation, in the event of a security incident or when optimizing your security strategy.
Questions & Answers
to NIS 2
The most frequently asked questions about NIS 2 with Open Source.
What is the NIS 2 directive?
The NIS 2 Directive is an EU-wide regulation designed to improve the security of network and information systems. It aims to strengthen cybersecurity in key sectors such as energy, healthcare, transportation, finance and more by requiring companies and public institutions to implement certain security measures.
Who is affected by the NIS 2 Directive?
The directive affects both large and medium-sized companies and organizations in critical sectors such as energy, transport, banking, healthcare, public administration and digital service providers. There is an increased focus on more companies and sectors than was the case with the original NIS Directive.
What are the security requirements of the NIS 2 directive?
Companies must implement technical and organizational measures to protect their systems against cyber threats. These include:
- Risk management and valuation
- Incident management
- Ensuring business continuity
- Ensuring the integrity of network and information systems
- Reporting obligations in the event of security incidents
What are the reporting obligations under the NIS 2 Directive?
Organizations must immediately report significant security incidents to the relevant national authorities. A significant incident is defined as one that has a serious impact on the availability, confidentiality or integrity of an organization's services.
What are the penalties for breaches of the NIS 2 Directive?
The NIS 2 Directive provides for strict sanctions for companies that do not comply with the regulations. This can include fines of up to 10 million euros or 2% of the company's global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
What role do national authorities play in implementation?
Each EU member state must designate national authorities responsible for enforcing the NIS 2 Directive. These authorities monitor compliance and coordinate the response to cybersecurity incidents at national level.
How does NIS 2 differ from the original NIS Directive?
The NIS 2 Directive extends the scope of application to more sectors and companies, tightens security requirements and introduces uniform enforcement mechanisms throughout the EU. It also strengthens cooperation between member states on cybersecurity.
When does the NIS 2 Directive come into force?
The NIS 2 Directive was adopted in November 2022 and the EU member states must transpose it into national law by October 2024. From then on, companies are obliged to comply with the regulations.
How can companies prepare for the NIS 2 Directive?
Companies should carry out a risk assessment of their network and information systems, strengthen cyber security measures, set up internal and external incident communication processes and ensure that they comply with the new reporting requirements. Close cooperation with national authorities can also be helpful.
The NIS 2 Directive represents an important step towards improving cyber security in Europe by requiring companies to adopt more robust security measures and strengthen protection against cyber threats.