EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector
The EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/1366) establishes sector-specific cybersecurity rules for cross-border electricity flows. Adopted under the Electricity Regulation (2019/943), it requires electricity entities to implement cybersecurity risk management, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents. Supervised by national competent authorities with ENISA and ACER coordination. Covers TSOs, DSOs, electricity market operators, and critical service providers.
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Framework Domains (19)
Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-08 | Verification of Controls |
| NCCS-09 | Mutual Recognition Scheme |
| NCCS-19 | Penetration Testing and Red Teaming |
Crisis Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
Cross-Border Risk Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Automatically Generated Logs |
| Art. 20 | Corrective Actions and Duty of Information |
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
| Art. 22 | Authorised Representatives of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-01 | Scope and Entity Identification |
| NCCS-02 | ENTSO-E and EU DSO Entity Roles |
| NCCS-16 | ECCG Reporting |
| NCCS-17 | Interaction with NIS2 and CER |
Governance and Competent Authorities
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Prohibited AI Practices |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-10 | Cybersecurity Incident Reporting |
Information Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 32 | Entry into Force |
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
Information Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-14 | Information Classification and Handling |
Minimum Cybersecurity Requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 26 | Obligations of Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems |
Monitoring and Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 27 | Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 28 | Notifying Authorities |
| Art. 29 | Application of a Conformity Assessment Body for Notification |
| EP-10 | Reporting and Transparency |
| EP-9 | Independent Monitoring and Reporting |
Operational Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-15 | Cross-Border Electricity Flow Protection |
| NCCS-20 | Continuous Monitoring |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-18 | Cybersecurity Training and Awareness |
Reporting and Governance
Incident reporting and cross-border coordination
Resilience
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-12 | Crisis Management and Exercises |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-03 | Union-Wide Risk Assessment |
| NCCS-04 | Regional Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
| NCCS-05 | Member State Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
| NCCS-06 | Entity-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
Technical Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-07 | Minimum and Advanced Cybersecurity Controls |
Third Party Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-13 | Supply Chain Cybersecurity |
Threat Intelligence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NCCS-11 | Early Warning System |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector, you already cover:
Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
26%
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Compare →6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673)
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25%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector?
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector is a compliance framework from European Union with 19 domains and 58 controls. The EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector (Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/1366) establishes sector-specific cybersecurity rules for cross-border electricity flows. Adopted under the Electricity Regulation (2019/943), it requires electricity entities to implement cybersecurity risk management, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents. Supervised by national competent authorities with ENISA and ACER coordination. Covers TSOs, DSOs, electricity market operators, and critical service providers. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector have?
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector has 58 controls organised across 19 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Monitoring and Reporting (5 controls), Cross-Border Risk Assessment (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector map to?
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector maps to 616 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (26% coverage), 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) (26% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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