Your Guide to `NIS2 Implementation`: NIS2 Implementation Act and Who is Affected.
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1. NIS2—who is affected?
NIS2 Directive affects significantly more companies than its predecessor, NIS, from critical infrastructures to numerous service providers. But who exactly is affected by the tightened directive, and what obligations does it impose on so-called important and essential entities?
Athereon GRC provides guidance: Our resources allow you to conduct an initial assessment. We also guide you step-by-step through the NIS2 risk analysis and provide valuable tips for preparing for new GRC processes. You'll also receive recommendations for trusted sources for further information.
This will give you confidence and enable you to make informed decisions about the next steps that are relevant for your organization.
Our downloads and links for you:
- Checklist: “ Self-check for companies ” – your quick start.
- Step-by-step guide: “ Risk analysis according to NIS2 ” – convenient, on point.
- BSI assessment – detailed assessment by the responsible body for NIS implementation in Germany.
2. How to meet requirements?
NIS2 requirements are complex, but not impossible to meet. We help you systematically plan and implement technical, organizational, and procedural measures. Our GRC software offers a centralized overview of risks, compliance requirements, and documentation obligations.
Our practical resources make implementation easier.
Our resources for you:
- Interactive questionnaire: “NIS2 Readiness” – clarity in 30 questions.
- Latest news in our blog – stay up to date.
3. Ready for NIS2?
NIS2 compliance is not a one-time project, but an ongoing process. With Athereon GRC, you lay the foundation for long-term security and compliance – scalable, transparent, and audit-proof. Our experts share best practices, industry-specific expertise, and practical quick wins so you can get started right away.
Our consultants will also be happy to personally accompany you every step of the way on your journey to NIS2 compliance.
Our downloads for you:
- Quick wins: “ Start today ” – measures you can implement immediately.
- Whitepaper: “ Ready for NIS2 ” – in-depth insights, practical examples and strategies.
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Your `NIS2 Resources` from Athereon GRC
Everything you'll need on your road to NIS2.
Checklist: Self-test for companies
With our ten-part checklist, you can get an initial assessment of whether your organization is affected by NIS2 in just a few minutes. The first step on your road to NIS2 compliance is to establish clarity.
Risk analysis according to NIS2
This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating a systematic risk analysis according to NIS2. This risk analysis forms the central foundation of NIS2 and enables you to identify threats and vulnerabilities, assess impacts, and implement appropriate protective measures.
Quick wins: Start today
Time is pressing, but not everything has to be perfect right away. In this one-pager, learn which specific steps you can take today to make decisive progress on your road to NIS2 compliance. We reveal practical quick wins that you can start implementing right away.
Whitepaper: Ready for NIS2
Looking for in-depth insider knowledge on NIS2? In this whitepaper, we share a classification of NIS2 requirements, strategic approaches, practical examples from our experience, and proven best practices as well as recommended actions. Make sure you're ready for the new NIS2 directive—and will be in the future.
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The second version of the Network and Information Security Directive, or NIS2 for short, aims to strengthen the cyber resilience of critical and important infrastructures in both the public and private sectors within the EU. More specifically, the updated directive includes stricter measures and reporting obligations for IT security incidents for numerous companies.
Since October 17, 2024, the EU-wide obligation for member states to implement the new NIS 2 Directive through national law has been in effect. Due to the coalition collapse in November 2024, legal implementation in Germany has been delayed. A specific date for the entry into force of a corresponding law in Germany is currently unknown, but is expected soon.
The new directive affects significantly more industries and companies than the first EU directive on network and information security. Companies are also responsible for independently determining whether they are affected by NIS2.
The majority are medium-sized and large companies. You can find out exactly which industries are affected and which of the two new categories they belong to in our blog post on NIS2. The BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) also offers a practical assessment with questions to help you find out if you are affected and if so, to further classify your company.
Important additions to NIS2 include severe penalties for violations and the stricter deadlines and requirements for reporting IT security incidents. Three time frames have been established, within which there are specific documentation requirements.
You can find out exactly what needs to be done in the event of an IT security incident and how much time your company has to do so in our blog post on NIS2.
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