NIS2 Compliance

In the digital age, cybersecurity is not just about protection; it’s a strategic necessity. The European Union’s Network & Information System (NIS2) Directive sets a new standard for cybersecurity, and Nebosystems is your trusted partner in navigating this landscape. Our suite of advanced cybersecurity solutions is engineered to ensure your organization not only meets but exceeds the NIS2 compliance requirements.

The Essence of NIS2

The NIS2 Directive is set to supersede the original Network & Information System Directive (NIS) established in May 2018. With its implementation date earmarked for 18 October 2024, NIS2 broadens the scope of cybersecurity measures, emphasizing critical areas such as incident response, reporting obligations, and cross-border information sharing among Cyber Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) of EU member states.

This enhanced focus is designed to mitigate the spread of cybersecurity incidents, thereby ensuring a safer digital space for EU citizens, businesses, and public sector entities.

Key Provisions and Penalties

With the enactment of NIS2, substantial penalties loom for non-compliance:

·       Administrative fines up to €10 million or 2% of total global annual turnover for essential sectors.

·       Up to €7 million or 1.4% of total global annual revenue for important sectors, including potential suspension of top management.

Who Needs to Comply?

NIS2 categorizes entities into Essential Entities (EE) and Important Entities (IE), with specific size thresholds and sectors outlined:

Essential Entities (EE):

·       Typically, entities with 250+ employees and annual turnover of €50 million or balance sheet of €43 million.

·       Sectors include Energy, Transport, Banking, Healthcare, Water Supply, Digital Infrastructure, and ICT Service Management.

Important Entities (IE):

·       Generally, entities with 50+ employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet of €10 million.

·       Sectors cover Digital Service Providers, Postal and Courier Services, Waste Management, Chemical Production, Food Production and Distribution, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Research.

Meeting NIS2 Requirements with Nebosystems

The NIS2 Directive is structured around several key domains, each critical to bolstering Europe’s cyber defenses:

Risk Management: NIS2 advocates for a dynamic, proactive approach in managing cyber risks. This entails a series of strategic measures:

·       Incident Management: Nebosystems offers sophisticated incident response solutions that enable organizations to swiftly identify, manage, and neutralize cybersecurity threats, minimizing potential disruptions;

·       Supply Chain Security: Given the intricate web of global supply chains, our solutions aim to secure this vital aspect, ensuring the integrity and resilience of your operations against third-party vulnerabilities;

·       Network Security: Our network security protocols are designed to fortify your digital perimeter, preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding your critical assets;

·       Access Control and Encryption: We implement rigorous access control and state-of-the-art encryption methods to protect sensitive data, ensuring it remains inaccessible to unauthorized parties.

Corporate Accountability: Emphasizing the role of leadership in cybersecurity, NIS2 sets clear expectations:

·       Oversight and Approval: Nebosystems provides strategic consultancy to empower senior management with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective oversight and approval of cybersecurity strategies;

·       Training and Awareness: Our training programs are tailored to enhance the cybersecurity acumen of your leadership, fostering a culture of awareness and proactive risk management;

·       Liability for Breaches: Our aim is to equip management with the capabilities to prevent breaches. However, should a breach occur, we offer incident response services to mitigate impacts and guide recovery, helping to manage potential liabilities.

Reporting Obligations: The Directive underscores the importance of transparency and swift communication:

·       Incident Reporting: Nebosystems facilitates the establishment of robust reporting mechanisms, ensuring timely notification of cybersecurity incidents in compliance with NIS2 mandates;

·       Notification Deadlines: Our solutions streamline the reporting process, adhering to the Directive’s stringent deadlines, including the critical 24-hour early warning requirement.

Business Continuity: Recognizing the unpredictable nature of cyber incidents, NIS2 mandates comprehensive business continuity planning:

·       System Recovery: Nebosystems’ business continuity solutions are designed for rapid system recovery, minimizing downtime and ensuring a swift return to normal operations;

·       Emergency Procedures: We assist in developing clear, actionable emergency protocols to be enacted in the wake of a cyber incident, ensuring organizational preparedness;

·       Crisis Response Teams: Our services include the formation and training of dedicated crisis response teams, poised to effectively manage and mitigate the impacts of cybersecurity incidents.

Implementing Robust Cybersecurity Measures

In alignment with the NIS2 Directive’s mandates, organizations are required to adopt a holistic approach to cybersecurity, implementing a blend of technical and organizational measures designed to safeguard networks and information systems. Nebosystems offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to meet these rigorous standards, ensuring robust protection across all facets of IT infrastructure.

Comprehensive IT Infrastructure Protection

To secure the IT infrastructure against a broad spectrum of cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive prescribes several critical protective measures. Nebosystems’ advanced solutions are at the forefront of addressing these requirements:

·       Network Segregation: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Hillstone Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Nebosystems can ensure effective network segmentation, crucial for isolating sensitive data and minimizing the impact of potential breaches. Our solutions provide a fortified barrier, separating critical assets from less secure areas of the network.

·       Traffic Filtering: Our NGFW solutions play a pivotal role in scrutinizing and managing both inbound and outbound network traffic. By enforcing stringent filtering rules, we prevent unauthorized access and effectively block malicious traffic, safeguarding the integrity of your network.

·       Administrative Environment Security: Protecting the administrative environment is paramount to maintaining system integrity. Nebosystems utilizes Hillstone Networks NGFW to secure these critical areas, preventing unauthorized access and potential system configuration breaches.

·       Unauthorized Device Usage Prevention: With the proliferation of devices accessing corporate networks, controlling the transfer of sensitive information is vital. Nebosystems can employ advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies from industry leaders like Fortra and Trellix, effectively preventing data leaks and unauthorized device usage.

·       Data Encryption: Nebosystems advocates for robust data protection measures, implementing full-disk encryption solutions such as Bitdefender Full-disk Encryption to ensure that even in the event of unauthorized access, data remains secure and indecipherable.

·       Information and Communication Systems Management: The secure and efficient administration of information and communication systems is critical. Nebosystems harnesses the power of Netwrix Privileged Access Management (PAM) to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to critical systems, significantly reducing the risk of insider threats.

·       Access Control: Our comprehensive PAM solutions extend to thorough access management, enforcing the principle of least privilege and ensuring that individuals have only the necessary access to perform their duties, thereby enhancing overall security.

·       Remote Access Security: In today’s remote work era, securing remote access points is imperative. Nebosystems can integrate solutions like Hillstone NGFW and N-Able Take Control with Netwrix PAM to create a secure environment for remote operations, ensuring seamless productivity without compromising security.

·       Software and Firmware Protection: Keeping software and firmware up-to-date is crucial for maintaining system security. Nebosystems’ implementation of Bitdefender Patch Management ensures that all software and firmware components are regularly updated, closing vulnerabilities and fortifying defenses.

·       Malware Protection: Nebosystems adopts a multi-layered approach to malware protection, deploying comprehensive solutions from Trellix and Bitdefender, among others, to provide robust defense against a wide array of malware threats, ensuring the integrity and availability of your digital assets.

·       Web Server Security: As the gateway to your online services, web servers require stringent protection. Nebosystems leverages Radware WAF and DDoS protection solutions to secure web servers against attacks and service disruptions, maintaining the continuity and reliability of your online presence.

·       DNS Security: The integrity and availability of the Domain Name System (DNS) are fundamental to the functionality of internet-based services.

·       Continuous Monitoring: Nebosystems emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, employing advanced systems to detect potential security incidents at an early stage, enabling proactive response and mitigation.

·       Automated Incident Management: The implementation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, such as those provided by Trellix and SecureVisio, automates the detection, analysis, and response to security incidents, enhancing the organization’s capability to swiftly address threats and maintain compliance with NIS2 reporting obligations.

Protecting Public Information Systems and Services

For public-facing information systems and services, Nebosystems implements essential measures to ensure compliance with NIS2 requirements and safeguard these critical assets:

·       Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Nebosystems advocates for the implementation of MFA, adding an extra layer of security to system and data access, ensuring that authentication requires multiple pieces of evidence, thus significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

·       Web Application Firewall (WAF) Protection: To defend web applications against attacks, Nebosystems can employ robust WAF solutions, such as AppWall by Radware, providing comprehensive protection by monitoring and filtering HTTP traffic, thereby safeguarding your web applications from potential threats.

·       DDoS Protection: Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks can cripple online services. Nebosystems utilizes Radware’s DDoS Protection Solutions to ensure the availability and reliability of online services, protecting against service disruptions caused by DDoS attacks.

·       Regular Penetration Testing: Nebosystems could conduct penetration tests to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities within public-facing systems and services, enabling organizations to remediate potential weaknesses before they can be exploited by attackers.

Partnering with Nebosystems for Comprehensive NIS2 Compliance

Navigating the complexities of NIS2 compliance demands not only an in-depth understanding of the requirements but also access to advanced cybersecurity solutions. Nebosystems offers a holistic approach to cybersecurity, providing a suite of solutions and services designed to meet and exceed the NIS2 compliance standards. By partnering with Nebosystems, organizations can ensure that their IT infrastructure is robustly protected against current and future cyber threats, aligning with the European Union’s vision for a secure and resilient digital future.