NIS2 Timeline
The implementation of NIS2 follows a specific timeline. Here are the key dates and milestones:
December 16, 2020
European Commission proposes the NIS2 Directive
November 28, 2022
European Parliament adopts NIS2
December 27, 2022
NIS2 Directive published in the Official Journal of the EU
January 16, 2023
NIS2 enters into force
October 17, 2024
Deadline for EU member states to transpose NIS2 into national law
October 18, 2024
NIS2 becomes applicable across the EU
April 17, 2025
Deadline for member states to identify essential and important entities
October 18, 2025
First review of the functioning of NIS2 by the European Commission
What This Means for Organizations
Organizations falling within the scope of NIS2 should start preparing well in advance of the October 2024 application date. This includes:
- Assessing whether your organization falls within the scope of NIS2
- Conducting gap analysis of current cybersecurity measures
- Developing an implementation roadmap
- Implementing required cybersecurity measures
- Preparing for potential audits and compliance checks
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