NIS 2 – Straight to the Point
The Essentials at a Glance

Your quick overview of the NIS 2 Directive and what it means for your business. Learn everything you need to know about the regulation.

NIS 2: Securing Europe’s IT Networks

The NIS 2 Directive (“The Network and Information Security Directive”) governs cybersecurity and information security for companies and institutions across the EU. It came into force in January 2023.

By October 2024, EU Member States must transpose this directive into national law. In Germany, a draft law has been in place since July 2023, known as the NIS-2 Implementation and Cybersecurity Strengthening Act (NIS-2UmsuCG).

Beyond Critical Infrastructure – Who the Directive Applies To

The NIS 2 Directive applies to organizations far beyond the scope of the KRITIS-requirements. It introduces two main categories of affected organizations: „Essential Entities“ and „Important Entities“. The main difference lies in the scale of penalties for non-compliance.

In general: If your organization falls under one of the following categories and meets the thresholds of more than 50 employees and an annual turnover exceeding €10 million, compliance with the NIS 2 Directive is mandatory.

What Are the Consequences of Non-Compliance?

Companies that fail to implement the required measures face hefty fines (§ 65 NIS-2UmsuCG).
Regulatory authorities have oversight and enforcement powers with strict deadlines.
There is also personal liability for executive management (§ 38, § 61 NIS-2UmsuCG).

Besonders wichtige Einrichtungen

Energie
Luft-, Schienen-, Straßen- und Schiffsverkehr
Bankenwesen/Finanzwesen
Gesundheitswesen
Wasser
Digitale Infrastruktur und IT-Dienste
Öffentliche Verwaltung NIS-2
Raumfahrt NIS-2

Wichtige Einrichtungen

Anbieter von Post- und Kurierdiensten NIS-2
Abfallwirtschaft NIS-2
Chemische Erzeugnisse NIS-2
Lebensmittel NIS-2
Hersteller NIS-2
Digitale Anbieter NIS-2
Forschungseinrichtungen NIS-2

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NIS 2 – Straight to the Point The Essentials at a Glance