EU
NIS2
NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555
2022/2555
10 controls · 1 domain
Mandatory for: Mandatory for in-scope essential/important entities
About this framework
NIS2 is the EU directive that raises cybersecurity requirements across essential and important sectors. It expands earlier rules to more industries and adds stricter risk management, incident reporting, and management accountability.
Who needs this
Applies to medium and large organisations in essential EU sectors like energy, transport, health, and digital infrastructure.
Cross-framework coverage
Controls in NIS2 also cover:
Dubai ISR 14 shared
Oman NCF 14 shared
NCA ECC-2 14 shared
NCA OTCC 14 shared
Qatar NIA 14 shared
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Control domains
art21 · Article 21(2) Risk-Management Measures 10
21.2.a
Risk analysis & information system security policies
Policies on risk analysis and on the security of network and information systems.
21.2.b
Incident handling
Incident handling, including prevention, detection, and response to incidents.
21.2.c
Business continuity
Business continuity — backup management, disaster recovery, and crisis management.
21.2.d
Supply chain security
Supply-chain security, including security-related aspects of relationships with direct suppliers and service providers.
21.2.e
Security in acquisition, development & maintenance
Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling and disclosure.
21.2.f
Effectiveness assessment
Policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity risk-management measures.
21.2.g
Cyber hygiene & training
Basic cyber-hygiene practices and cybersecurity training.
21.2.h
Cryptography & encryption
Policies and procedures regarding the use of cryptography and, where appropriate, encryption.
21.2.i
HR security, access control & asset management
Human-resources security, access-control policies, and asset management.
21.2.j
Multi-factor authentication & secured communications
Use of multi-factor or continuous authentication, secured voice/video/text communications, and secured emergency communication systems.
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