Your Guide to `NIS2 Implementation`: NIS2 Implementation Act and Who is Affected.
With free checklists and further information on quick wins and long-term compliance available to download.

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Your Road to `NIS2 Compliance`
With our own ISO 27001-certified information security management system.



1. NIS2 — who is affected?
The NIS2 Directive affects significantly more companies than its predecessor NIS, from critical infrastructures to numerous service providers. But who exactly is affected by the stricter directive, and what obligations does it entail for so-called important and essential institutions?
Athereon GRC gives you guidance: With our resources, you can carry out an initial impact assessment. We will also guide you step by step through the NIS2 risk analysis and give you valuable tips on how to prepare for new GRC processes. You'll also receive recommendations on trustworthy sources for further information.
In this way, you gain security and can make informed decisions about which next steps are relevant for your organization.
Our downloads and links for you:
- Affection checklist: ”Self-check for companies” — Your quick start.
- Step-by-step guide: ”Risk analysis according to NIS2” — practical and compact.
- BSI impact assessment — detailed audit directly with the responsible authority for NIS2 implementation in Germany.
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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 create the basis to remain secure and compliant over the long term — scalable, transparent and audit-proof. Our experts share best practices, industry-specific know-how and concrete quick wins so you can get started right away.
However, our consultants are also happy to personally guide you on every step of the journey to your NIS2 compliance.
Our downloads for you:
- Quick Wins: ”Start today” — measures that can be implemented immediately for you.
- White paper: ”Ready for NIS2” — profound insights, practical examples and strategies.


NIS2 Readiness
30 questions to determine your NIS2 readiness score.
Your `NIS2 Resources` from Athereon GRC
Everything you'll need on your road to NIS2.
Checklist: Self-assessment 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.
English version available soon.
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.
English version available soon.
Quick Wins: How to 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.
English version available soon.
Why `Leading Companies` Prefer Our NIS2 Software
Organizations relying on our technology.


"By using Athereon GRC, we were able to link the requirements of the various standards (ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, BSI C5, ISO 27701) and thus process them in just one place. The effort required to maintain the respective requirements of these standards and norms and the complexity that normally accompanies this process have been significantly reduced through the use of Athereon GRC. I would like to highlight two points in particular: 1) Open communication regarding customer requests and feature requests at all times. These are usually implemented very promptly. 2) And the always fast and competent support from the support team. Many thanks to the Athereon GRC team for the collaboration!"
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FAQ
Get detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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 6 December 2025, the NIS2 Directive has now been officially in effect in Germany. With NIS2, the direct successor to the previous NIS Directive came into force. What used to affect 4,500 organizations is now expanding to about 29,500. This marks the beginning of a new age of cybersecurity in Germany.
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. More resources on risk analysis and NIS2 readiness are available in our NIS2 Guide.
New to NIS2 are in particular the severe penalties in the event of violations and the tighter deadlines and requirements to report IT security incidents. For this purpose, three time frames were collected within which there are specific requirements for documentation.
Read our blog post on NIS2 to find out what exactly needs to be done in case of an IT security incident and how much time your company has to do so. More resources on risk analysis and NIS2 readiness are available in our NIS2 Guide.
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