About NIS2
The Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive is a comprehensive cybersecurity legislation aimed at strengthening the security of network and information systems across the European Union. To understand the impact, you may want to view affected sectors or explore our implementation guide.
Background
NIS2 builds upon the original NIS Directive, which was the first EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity. It aims to address the limitations of its predecessor and respond to the evolving cyber threat landscape. [^5]
Key Objectives
- Increase the level of cyber resilience across the EU [^5]
- Reduce inconsistencies in resilience across the internal market in sectors covered by the directive [^5]
- Improve the level of joint situational awareness and collective capability to prepare and respond to cybersecurity challenges [^5]