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November 20, 202422 min read
NIS2 Directive: Compliance Guide for Critical Infrastructure
Complete guide to EU NIS2 Directive compliance including essential and important entity requirements, cybersecurity measures, and incident reporting obligations.
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Asfaleia Team
Security Consultant
€10M
Max Essential Penalty
€7M
Max Important Penalty
18
Covered Sectors
2025
Enforcement
What is NIS2?
NIS2 is the EU's updated cybersecurity directive with expanded scope, stricter requirements, and personal liability for management.
Management Liability
Management can be held personally liable for non-compliance, with potential temporary prohibition from management roles.
Incident Reporting
Reporting Timeline
Phase 1
Early Warning
24 hours
Phase 2
Notification
72 hours
Phase 3
Final Report
1 month
Entity Classification
Essential Entities
- Energy (all types)
- Transport
- Banking & Finance
- Health
- Digital Infrastructure
Important Entities
- Postal services
- Waste management
- Manufacturing
- Food production
- Digital providers
Requirements
Required Measures
Risk analysis
Incident handling
Business continuity
Supply chain security
Network security
MFA
Start Now
Begin with gap assessment and governance structure. NIS2 enforcement starts in 2025 with limited time for compliance.
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