NIS2 Directive
Network and Information Security Directive 2 for essential and important entities in the EU
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Framework Domains (11)
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.31 | Data Subject Right to Erasure |
| Art.32 | Data Subject Right to Transfer (Portability) |
| Art.33 | Personal Information Impact Assessment |
| Art.34 | Penalties for Legal Entities |
| Art.35 | Penalties for Disclosure of Sensitive Data |
| Art.36 | Administrative Fines |
| Art.37 | Compensation for Harm |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.13 | Prohibition of Data Interference |
| Art.14 | Prohibition of System Interference |
| Art.17 | Content-Related Offences |
| Art.18 | Duties of Data Processors |
| Art.19 | Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio Functions |
| Art.20 | Service Provider Duties |
| Art.26 | Production Orders |
| Art.27 | Search and Seizure |
| Art.7 | Children's Data |
| Art.8 | Rights of Data Subjects |
| Art.9 | Authorization Requirement |
Incident Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.10 | Cases When Authorization Is Not Required |
| Art.11 | Prohibition of Illegal Access |
| Art.15 | Misuse of Devices |
| Art.16 | Computer-Related Forgery and Fraud |
| Art.23 | Sanctions |
| Art.30 | International Cooperation |
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 |
Other
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.1 | Purpose of the Law |
| Art.2 | Scope |
| Art.28 | Real-Time Collection of Traffic Data |
| Art.29 | Registration (Repealed by 2023 Amendment) |
| Art.3 | Definitions |
| Art.38 | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
| Art.39 | Liability for Damages and Statutory Damages |
| Art.4 | Principles for Data Processing |
| Art.40 | Complaint Handling |
| Art.41 | Data Protection Officer (Encarregado) |
| Art.42 | Amendment of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 |
| Art.43 | Amendment of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 |
| Art.44 | General principle for transfers |
| Art.45 | Entry into force |
| Art.46 | Security Measures |
| Art.5 | Scope of Application |
| Art.6 | Processing of Sensitive Data |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.12 | Prohibition of Illegal Interception |
| Art.21 | Functions of the SIC Specific to Personal Data |
| Art.21(2)(a) | Policies on risk analysis and information system security |
| Art.21(2)(b) | Incident handling |
| Art.21(2)(c) | Business continuity, backup management, disaster recovery and crisis management |
| Art.21(2)(e) | Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling and disclosure |
| Art.21(2)(f) | Policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity risk-management measures |
| Art.21(2)(g) | Basic cyber hygiene practices and cybersecurity training |
| Art.21(2)(h) | Policies and procedures regarding the use of cryptography and, where appropriate, encryption |
| Art.21(2)(i) | Human resources security, access control policies and asset management |
| Art.21(2)(j) | Multi-factor authentication, continuous authentication, secured voice/video/text communications and secured emergency communication systems |
| Art.24 | Complaints to UAE Data Office |
| Art.25 | Preservation of Stored Data |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.21(2)(d) | Supply chain security |
| Art.22 | Cooperation with Authorities |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with NIS2 Directive, you already cover:
PAS 1192-5:2015 — Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
35%
28 controls mapped
Compare →Canada ITSG-33 — IT Security Risk Management
34%
27 controls mapped
Compare →New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
34%
27 controls mapped
Compare →+ 660 more: MARS-E — Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges (34%), South Korea Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP) (34%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIS2 Directive?
NIS2 Directive is a compliance framework from European Union with 11 domains and 80 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 80 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are Other (17 controls), Risk Management (13 controls), Governance (11 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does NIS2 Directive map to?
NIS2 Directive maps to 663 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are PAS 1192-5:2015 — Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments (35% coverage), Canada ITSG-33 — IT Security Risk Management (34% coverage), New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) (34% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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