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Implementing NIS2 — without getting bogged down in red tape
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
What
The NIS2 directive mandates that organizations must establish specific security measures and maintain comprehensive documentation to demonstrate compliance. This has led to an overwhelming documentation burden, often resulting in unclear requirements and a disconnect between compliance and actual security practices. The directive's implications include potential fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global revenue for violations, highlighting the economic stakes involved in cybersecurity.
Where
Europe
When
Effective as of October 2023
Key Factors
- •NIS2 requires specific security measures and robust evidence of their effectiveness.
- •The documentation process is often cumbersome and does not necessarily correlate with improved security.
- •Modern practices like Infrastructure as Code (IaC) can streamline compliance and enhance security.
Takeaways
- →Organizations should integrate security into their planning processes rather than treating compliance as an afterthought.
- →There is a growing need for automation in security processes to reduce manual documentation burdens.
- →Companies must prioritize understanding and implementing the requirements of NIS2 to avoid significant penalties.
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