NIS2 Directive

[last updated January 2026]

The NIS2 Directive is the EU’s updated cybersecurity regulation designed to raise the bar on risk management, incident reporting, governance, and accountability across critical industries. It expands the scope of covered entities and tightens obligations for organisations operating in or supplying essential digital services across the EU.

With stronger requirements and potential regulatory penalties for non-compliance, preparing for NIS2 isn’t optional. It’s essential.

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What NIS2 means for your organisation

The NIS2 Directive establishes a common cybersecurity framework for network and information systems across Europe. It requires organisations to embed risk management, incident response, supply chain security, and corporate accountability into their security operations.

Key obligations include:

  1. Robust cyber risk management: Identify, assess and mitigate risk across people, processes and technology. The NIS2 Directive requires Member States to adopt a national cybersecurity strategy.
  2. Incident reporting: Establish controls and processes to detect and report significant security incidents within prescribed timelines.
  3. Governance & accountability: Ensure leadership visibility and ownership of cybersecurity.
  4. Supply chain security: Integrate third-party risk into your security and compliance programs.

Not sure if NIS2 applies to you?

If your organisation operates in critical sectors such as energy, finance, healthcare, digital infrastructure, ICT services, transport or manufacturing (or supports those sectors) then you’re likely in scope.

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How Ekco helps you achieve compliance

Our experienced cybersecurity advisory team equips your organisation with a structured approach to NIS2 compliance:

Scope & impact assessment

We determine whether you fall within NIS2’s expanded scope — and what obligations apply to your operations.

Gap analysis & baseline

We evaluate your current cybersecurity posture against NIS2’s risk management, reporting, governance, and continuity requirements.

Practical roadmap

Together we define the steps, priorities, timelines, and controls you need to close compliance gaps and future-proof your security operations.

Impementation support

From policy creation to control implementation and reporting processes, we work alongside your teams or handle the operational delivery for you.

Ongoing assurance

NIS2 compliance is continuous. We help you embed governance and controls that adapt over time and support audit readiness.

Why partner with Ekco?

  • Deep cybersecurity expertise: Decades of hands-on experience across frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443 and EU directives.
  • Tailored, practical solutions: We focus on outcomes that integrate with your business goals, not checkbox compliance.
  • Managed support from strategy to execution: Whether you need advisory oversight or full implementation support, we’ve got you covered.

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