NIS 2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) Compliance

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Understanding NIS 2: Raising the EU Cybersecurity Bar for Essential & Important Entities

NIS 2 broadens sector coverage (energy, transport, health, digital infrastructure, MSPs, data centers, and more) and introduces tighter accountability, faster incident reporting, and significant fines (up to €10 million or 2% of global revenue). Organizations must align board-level oversight with risk-based controls, embed supply-chain security, and maintain evidence for regulators.

Forgepath simplifies this journey—performing gap analyses, crafting governance artefacts, building incident-response and DR capabilities, and integrating continuous monitoring—so you meet NIS 2 obligations, reduce cyber risk, and maintain customer and regulator trust.

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NIS 2 Compliance At a Glance

NIS 2 replaces the original Network & Information Security Directive, imposing stricter cybersecurity, governance, and incident-reporting duties on a broader range of EU organizations designated “essential” or “important.”

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Governance & Accountability

The management body must approve, oversee, and be liable for a documented cybersecurity strategy and risk-management framework.

Risk Management & Policies

Implement proportional technical and organizational controls—asset management, secure configuration, vulnerability handling, and encryption.

Incident Reporting & Response

Notify national CSIRTs of significant incidents within 24 hours (early warning) and provide a complete incident report within 72 hours.

Supply-Chain Security

Assess and monitor ICT suppliers; include contractual clauses addressing security controls, incident disclosure, and business continuity.

Business Continuity & Crisis Management

Maintain backup, disaster-recovery, and crisis-communication plans to ensure essential services remain available during disruptions.

Monitoring, Testing & Audit

Conduct regular penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and security audits; provide evidence to regulators on request.

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Cyber Governance & Policy Development

Draft board-approved cybersecurity strategies, risk-management policies, and supply-chain due-diligence procedures.

24-/72-Hour Incident-Response Playbooks

Build workflows, communication templates, and SOAR integrations to meet NIS 2’s tight CSIRT notification deadlines.

Business Continuity & DR Exercises

Facilitate tabletop and technical DR drills, validate RTO/RPO targets, and document evidence for regulators.

Supply-Chain Security Program

Design vendor-risk questionnaires, contractual clauses, and continuous-monitoring dashboards to satisfy Article 21 requirements.

Vulnerability Scaaning & Pen-Testing Services

Deploy vulnerability scanning and annual red-team tests aligned with NIS 2 audit expectations.

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Forgepath delivered outstanding service on our network and app security tests.

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Forgepath delivered outstanding service on both our network penetration test and application security assessment.

When a critical customer need arose, they quickly adjusted their schedule to meet our urgent timeline without compromising quality.

Their technical expertise, clear guidance, and hands-on remediation support helped us meet our EOY goals efficiently.

We were especially impressed by their flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism throughout the process.

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Forgepath separates themselves from the rest as they’re a true security partner to Parsysco. They took the time to understand our requirements and how things were working with our previous provider.

We were impressed by how quickly they formulated a new strategy and approach. They helped us identify our challenges and consistently brought forward solutions that were in Parsysco’s best interest.

Most vendors only care about selling something, Forgepath took the personal relationship and partnership approach that we value greatly.

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Strengthen Critical Operations with NIS 2 Compliance

Protect essential services, avoid hefty fines, and demonstrate EU cyber resilience. Forge Path guides you from readiness through remediation and continuous monitoring—aligning governance, technical controls, and supply-chain oversight to keep your organization secure, compliant, and trusted.
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Have Questions About NIS 2 Compliance?

“Essential” and “important” entities across critical sectors and digital services operating or offering services within the EU.

Early warning within 24 hours, initial report within 72 hours, and a final report within one month of detection.

Both may apply; GDPR covers personal data, while NIS 2 focuses on service continuity—incident reporting may trigger both regimes.

Fines up to €10 million or 2% of annual worldwide turnover, plus possible managerial liability.

No. Forgepath prepares you for regulator reviews; formal oversight is conducted by national competent authorities.

Typical projects run 8–16 weeks, depending on existing control maturity and scope complexity.

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