
Understanding NIS-2: The New Directive for Enhanced Cybersecurity in Europe In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is a crucial concern for governments, businesses, and individuals alike. Recognizing this, the European Union (EU) has introduced the NIS-2 Directive, a comprehensive update to its original Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive. NIS-2 aims to bolster cybersecurity measures across member states, ensuring a higher level of security for networks and information systems that are vital to the economy and society. What is NIS-2? NIS-2, or the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (referred to as the NIS-2 Directive), is a European Union directive that establishes measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU. It builds upon the foundation laid by the original NIS Directive, which was the first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity, adopted in 2016. NIS-2 significantly expands the scope and depth of cyber...