The introduction of the NIS2 Directive has brought significant changes to cybersecurity across the European Union. Unlike its predecessor, the new version of NIS covers a broader range of organisations from various industries (including digital service providers, postal services, public administration, manufacturing, and more). NIS2 also tightens cybersecurity requirements and introduces legal accountability for corporate management teams. To make matters worse, organisations that fail to comply may face even stricter penalties up to €10 million or 2% of their global annual revenue.
There is no doubt that compliance with NIS2 regulations is essential for any entity operating fully or partially within the EU. On this journey, organisations face critical questions such as: How can risk be kept under control, and how can business continuity be ensured—even during unplanned incidents?
NIS2 and Business Continuity
The NIS2 Directive webpage outlines the requirements and obligations across four areas, and business continuity is one of them. According to the Directive, companies are required to develop a plan for maintaining uninterrupted operations in case of major cyber incidents. This plan should include system recovery procedures, emergency protocols, and the formation of a crisis response team. In addition to these requirements, NIS2 mandates that essential and important entities should implement security mechanisms that address specific cyber threats. One of these mechanisms is a business operations management plan, along with strategies to ensure access to IT systems and operational functions during and after a security incident.
NIS2 Compliance: The Role of Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
When it comes to business continuity, preparation is half the battle. This is where Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and solutions come into play, serving to enable the rapid and reliable recovery of critical systems and data. With an effective Backup and DR strategy in place, organisations can:
