The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS 2) is an important step towards enhancing the security of critical infrastructures that are essential for the functioning of society and the economy.
The NIS 2 Directive introduces stricter requirements on risk management, network security, and incident reporting. This demonstrates the European Union’s dedication to upholding a high level of cybersecurity across its Member States, guaranteeing that both public and private entities are equipped to handle the complex cyber threats of the modern world.
RISK MANAGEMENT
One of the key focuses of the NIS 2 is the requirement for organizations to identify the level of risk they face. Organizations covered by the NIS 2 are required to take measures to minimize cyber risks, including:
- Incident Management
- Supply chain security
- Improved network security
- Access control and encryption.
- Threat intelligence: provides information about the types of threats and attacks an organization may face.
- Attack Surface Management provides organizations with the capability to identify all digital assets that can be targeted by threats, including corporate assets, data, social media profiles, and IT resources.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Prioritization: Assists organizations in focusing on the most serious threats they face.
- Continuous monitoring for early detection of threats and attacks.
In addition, the comprehensive and intelligent threat reporting capabilities of providers like Cyberint can significantly contribute to ensuring compliance with the NIS 2 Directive. can prove that the relevant threats have been recorded and reported.
These capabilities help organizations affected by the NIS 2 to effectively assess risk and implement protective measures to manage that risk.
Cyberint is recognized by Frost and Sullivan as “Company of the Year” in the industry, in the category “Global External Risk Mitigation & Management (ERMM).” You can download the full report of Frost and Sullivan HERE.
SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY
The NIS 2 Directive requires entities to manage not only their IT assets but also the risks in their supply chains.
Cyberint Supply Chain Intelligence unprecedentedly identifies delivery companies and technologies of the organization, monitors and assesses risks from one-third of pages, and generates alerts for serial risks and violations in real-time. Supply chain intelligence enables automated discovery of third-party technologies used by an organization, as well as the suppliers that provide those technologies. Organizations are given enhanced reporting capabilities to inform stakeholders of relevant supply chain risks.
HELPING TEAMS TAKE ACTION
The NIS 2 Directive requires not only the assessment, monitoring, and reporting of threats and risks but also an effective response by the responsible incident response team.
Cyberint Threat Intelligence provides organizations with specific tips for patches affecting all aspects of digital activism so that organizations can respond more effectively and efficiently. Cyberint’s Threat Intelligence Reports provide the essential context and risk assessment that organizations need to determine what countermeasures are necessary to mitigate with minimal time to recovery (MTTR).
REPORT OF INCIDENTS
Incident detection and reporting is another key element of the NIS 2 Directive. Cyberint’s solution provides incident detection and response capabilities. Additionally, it offers rapid detection of data breaches and source code leaks. Responsible teams are informed, which demonstrates due diligence on the part of organizations and helps to avoid the sanctions of the NIS 2 Directive. Cyberint reports also provide the necessary context for the creation of detailed incident reports.
Incident response requires other functions that are not Cyberint’s focus, such as coordinating cybersecurity operations after a breach. However, Cyberint provides operational threat information necessary for risk prevention and reporting as required by the NIS 2 Directive.
- ISO-9001 – Quality of service.
- ISO-27001 – Information Security.
- SOC 2 Type II – Security and Privacy.
As a comprehensive external cyber risk management platform that seamlessly integrates threat intelligence, Dark Web monitoring, Attack Surface Managementprotection of corporate assets and third-party risk management, Cyberint provides the complete set of tools needed to overcome the challenges associated with achieving compliance with the NIS 2 Directive.
