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NIS2 and Enterprise Cybersecurity for Industry

The NIS2 directive makes information security an obligation for manufacturing, logistics and food production companies. We guide you through NIS2 compliance with concrete technical and organizational measures: risk management, access control and application security.

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NIS2 compliance: enterprise cybersecurity becomes mandatory

The NIS2 directive extends enterprise cybersecurity obligations to a much broader scope than in the past, involving manufacturing, logistics and food production companies that until yesterday were excluded. For many SMEs in Emilia-Romagna, information security thus shifts from a sensible choice to a legal requirement, with direct responsibilities placed on the management bodies. As an ICT consulting partner, we help businesses translate NIS2 obligations into technical and organizational measures genuinely integrated into the processes and the software in use, not into mere documentation.

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What the NIS2 directive is and who it affects

NIS2 (Network and Information Security 2) is the European directive that raises the common level of cybersecurity within the Union. Compared to the original NIS, it sharply broadens the scope of obligated entities, distinguishing between essential and important entities and including manufacturing, food production and distribution, logistics, waste management, digital service providers and many SMEs operating in critical sectors. The companies involved must adopt security measures appropriate to the risk, ensure operational continuity and promptly report significant incidents to the competent authorities.

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The technical measures required by NIS2

Article 21 of NIS2 defines a set of minimum measures based on an all-hazards approach: risk analysis and management, security policies, incident handling, business continuity and backup, supply chain security, security in the development and maintenance of systems, access control with multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption, basic cyber hygiene and staff training. These are not formal requirements: every measure must be proportionate to the risk, documented and verified over time, integrating with the management systems, ERP and applications already present in the company.

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From gap analysis to application security

We approach NIS2 compliance with the method of a software house: we start from a gap analysis that captures the current level of security, identify the missing measures and translate them into concrete actions on the systems actually in use. We implement access control through IAM solutions with MFA, SSO and RBAC, strengthen application security with secure development and hardening, and secure the digitalization of business processes and cloud environments.

The result is a security posture consistent with NIS2 and sustainable over time, in which the technical and organizational measures become an integral part of the software and the processes, and not a layer added after the fact.

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The pillars of NIS2 cybersecurity

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risk management

Risk analysis, security policies and governance to identify priorities and measures proportionate to the company context.

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access control

Identity Access Management with MFA, SSO and RBAC to apply the principle of least privilege and track every access.

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application security

Secure development, code review, security testing and hardening of custom applications and cloud environments.

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supply chain & incident response

ICT supplier assessment, business continuity, backup and incident notification procedures within the NIS2 timeframes.

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NIS2 compliance checklist: where do you stand?

NIS2 compliance is not a single requirement, but a journey that combines technical and organizational measures. The table below summarizes the main areas set out in Article 21 and how we address them together with companies.

NIS2 requirementWhat it means in practiceHow we support you
Risk managementRisk analysis and documented security policiesGap analysis and definition of policies and governance
Access control and MFALeast privilege, multi-factor authentication, audit trailIAM implementation with SSO, MFA and RBAC
Security in developmentSecure development and safe maintenance of systemsSecure coding, code review and application hardening
Business continuity and backupOperational continuity and recovery after an incidentBackup, redundancy and disaster recovery strategies
Supply chain securityAssessment and control of ICT suppliersSupplier assessment and third-party risk management
Incident handling and notificationDetection, handling and notification within the set timeframesIncident response and monitoring procedures
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Frequently asked questions about NIS2 and enterprise cybersecurity

What is the NIS2 directive and which companies does it affect?

NIS2 (Network and Information Security 2) is the European directive that expands cybersecurity obligations for essential and important entities. It covers a much broader scope than the original NIS, including manufacturing, food production, logistics, waste management, digital service providers and many SMEs operating in critical sectors. The companies concerned must adopt technical and organizational measures appropriate to manage cyber risk and report significant incidents.

What security measures does NIS2 require?

Article 21 of NIS2 requires a set of minimum measures: risk analysis and management, security policies, incident handling, business continuity and backup, supply chain security, security in the development and maintenance of systems, access control and the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption and staff training. These measures must be proportionate to the risk and reviewed periodically.

How does NIS2 relate to access management (IAM)?

Access control and multi-factor authentication are explicitly mentioned among the NIS2 measures. An Identity Access Management (IAM) solution makes it possible to apply the principle of least privilege, centralize the management of SSO and MFA, track every access with a complete audit trail and immediately revoke permissions that are no longer needed. It is one of the most concrete technical building blocks for demonstrating compliance.

What does a company that is not NIS2 compliant risk?

Failure to comply with NIS2 exposes companies to significant administrative penalties, direct liability of the management bodies and reputational damage. In addition to the penalties, an inadequate security posture increases the concrete risk of ransomware attacks, production shutdowns and data theft, with economic impacts often higher than the cost of preventive measures.

How long does it take to comply with NIS2?

It depends on the starting maturity. A gap analysis typically takes a few weeks, while the full implementation of the technical and organizational measures may extend over several months, depending on the complexity of the infrastructure and the number of systems involved. It is advisable to start the journey gradually, prioritizing the highest-impact measures such as MFA, access control and backup.

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Start your NIS2 compliance journey

NIS2 makes cybersecurity an obligation for your company, but it is also an opportunity to genuinely strengthen the security of your processes. Contact us for a free assessment: we evaluate your level of compliance and define together the technical and organizational measures best suited to your sector.