What is the difference between NIS2 and NIS?

Overall, NIS2 strengthens and expands upon the framework established by NIS1 to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape and enhance the EU’s cyber resilience. The directive reflects the increasing complexity and scale of cyber threats, placing greater emphasis on ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and essential services. By introducing more comprehensive measures and expanding its scope, NIS2 aims to better equip organisations across the EU to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber incidents. So, what is new in NIS2?

What is the difference between NIS2 and NIS? On this page
What is the difference between NIS2 and NIS?

  • New and expanded number of sectors
  • Unified requirements
  • Unified incident management
  • Stronger sanctions
  • More stringent requirements
  • The entire organisation Packet solutions with CER*

*resilience for critical entities

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Explore preparations for NIS2 as we outline 8 steps in this article.

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Markus Persson

Managing Director, Cyber & Digital Risk

Jonas Blomqvist

Director, Cyber & Digital Risk