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NIS2

Abbreviation for Network and Information Security Directive

In short and in plain language

NIS2 is a European Union rule on online safety.

It sets out what firms in certain fields must do. It is about how they manage risks.

It is also about how they report security problems.

Whether a business is affected depends on the case.

Definition
NIS2 is an EU directive on cybersecurity. It names requirements for risk management and for reporting security incidents for companies in certain sectors. Whether a business is affected depends on the individual case.

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