NIS2 Directive
Network and Information Security Directive 2 for essential and important entities in the EU
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Framework Domains (5)
NIS2 Directive: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (NIS2 Directive)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIS2-06 | Physical and logical access controls |
| NIS2-07 | Personnel risk assessment |
| NIS2-08 | Electronic access perimeter management |
| NIS2-09 | Interactive remote access security |
| NIS2-10 | Revocation of access procedures |
NIS2 Directive: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (NIS2 Directive)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIS2-01 | Critical asset identification and inventory |
| NIS2-02 | System security categorization |
| NIS2-03 | Security governance structure |
| NIS2-04 | Roles and responsibilities for critical systems |
| NIS2-05 | Security policy for operational technology |
NIS2 Directive: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (NIS2 Directive)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIS2-16 | Incident response plan for operational disruptions |
| NIS2-17 | Recovery plan for critical systems |
| NIS2-18 | Reporting obligations to authorities |
| NIS2-19 | Coordination with sector-specific agencies |
| NIS2-20 | Exercises and drills for OT incidents |
NIS2 Directive: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (NIS2 Directive)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIS2-21 | Supply chain risk management for critical components |
| NIS2-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| NIS2-23 | Change management procedures |
| NIS2-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
NIS2 Directive: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (NIS2 Directive)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NIS2-11 | Security patch management for OT |
| NIS2-12 | Malware prevention for operational systems |
| NIS2-13 | Network security monitoring |
| NIS2-14 | System security hardening |
| NIS2-15 | Ports and services management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIS2 Directive?
NIS2 Directive is a compliance framework from European Union with 5 domains and 24 controls. Network and Information Security Directive 2 for essential and important entities in the EU It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does NIS2 Directive have?
NIS2 Directive has 24 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are NIS2 Directive: Access Management (5 controls), NIS2 Directive: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls), NIS2 Directive: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIS2 Directive map to?
NIS2 Directive maps to 555 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BIMCO Cyber Security (71% coverage), API 1164 (71% coverage), ISO 27019 (71% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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