NIS2 Compliance checklist
7 Steps to NIS2 Compliance
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Are you responsible for IT in a company affected by NIS2? Time is of the essence, and you should create a plan as soon as possible to meet the new cybersecurity requirements for your organization.
We recommend the following steps:
1. Begin with an Impact Analysis
Conduct an impact analysis promptly to classify your company based its NACE codes and related NIS2 requirements. This will provide the foundation for planning necessary security measures.
2. Involve Management Actively in the NIS2 Process
Explain to your executive team the potential consequences of late compliance or non-compliance. Highlight the ways that proactive implementation of NIS2 requirements can strengthen your company’s resilience and reputation in the long run.
3. Plan Your Risk Management Measures
Perform a comprehensive gap analysis to identify areas needing improvement. This will serve as the basis for targeted actions to enhance cybersecurity. Also, determine whether suitable IT automation solutions can improve implementation and free up resources for other tasks.
4. Kickstart a Concrete NIS2 Implementation Plan
Launch a dedicated step-by-step implementation project to roll out needed measures. Ensure that the project is included in your budget and personnel planning.
5. Register and Report to Authorities
Establish the necessary processes for registration and prepare for reporting significant security incidents. Practice these procedures so that you can respond quickly and efficiently when incidents occur.
6. Set Up Regulatory Monitoring
Implement a monitoring system for early detection of new and updated regulations. Thoroughly analyze new requirements and their impact on your organization.
7. Arrange Necessary Training:
Millions of executives and employees across the EU will need annual NIS2 training. Your country’s cybersecurity agency will continuously provide specific information about training requirements.
IT teams can use proven UEM solutions like the baramundi Management Suite to help their companies maintain NIS2 compliance and avoid costly penalties for non-compliance while improving IT performance, efficiency and uptime. Adherence to NIS2 not only fulfills legal obligations, it also contributes significantly to your company’s IT security and cyber resilience.
