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NIS2 compliance
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What is NIS2?
NIS2 stands for Network and Information Security Directive. Introduced in 2020, NIS2 is a continuation and expansion of NIS, the previous EU cybersecurity directive. NIS2 intends to expand on the original NIS directive. It enhances the security of network and information systems within the EU by requiring operators of critical infrastructure and essential services to implement appropriate security measures and report any incidents to the relevant authorities.
Get ahead of the NIS2 regulatory framework with our compliance checklist.
NIS2 sets out stringent practices for protecting data, particularly in the realm of digital communications. Evaluating your existing communications tools to ensure they meet the requirements of NIS2 is a key step to meeting compliance. This guide outlines everything you need to understand your organization’s responsibilities around email security under NIS2, including a checklist to help guide you on your way toward NIS2 compliance.
Who does NIS2 apply to?
NIS2 affects all entities that provide essential or important services to the European economy and society, including companies and suppliers:
| Essential Entities (EE) | Important Entities (IE) |
| Approx. 250 employees €50 million Annual turnover OR balance sheet of €43 million |
Approx. 50 employees €10 million Annual turnover OR balance sheet of €10 million |
How does NIS2 impact your communication methods?
Sending sensitive data information via email has become common practice. However, evolving legislation means that ‘regular’ email no longer provides the required security functionality to protect sensitive data.
When it comes to transmitting sensitive information, there are several factors that data governance and IT leaders must now take into consideration to ensure the proper handling of sensitive data.
One of the main requirements of the NIS2 guidelines, set out in Article 21, is to have policies and procedures in place regarding the use of encryption and secure communication platforms. Specifically, NIS2 requires operators of essential services and digital service providers to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) or continuous authentication solutions to ensure data protection.
Is email compliant with NIS2?
While it remains our most relied on method of communication, email is inherently insecure.
Standard email traffic is not encrypted, meaning that the content of emails can be intercepted and read by third parties. So, for sharing sensitive data, such as medical information, personally identifiable information (PII) or financial data, email requires additional security measures to prevent security incidents.
How does Zivver support compliance with NIS2?
Zivver provides advanced encryption protocols for email and file transfers, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected from unauthorized access during transmission and storage.
Zivver integrates MFA into email, enhancing the security of user access to sensitive communications, with flexible authentication methods for third-party recipients including SMS codes, passwords, or email authentication.
Protecting data in accordance with NIS2
Zivver’s data loss prevention features help organizations avoid the accidental or malicious sharing of sensitive information. Zivver integrates advanced DLP solutions that go beyond keyword matching, aligning with NIS2's focus on preventing cybersecurity incidents that could disrupt critical infrastructure operations.
Plus, Zivver integrates with email clients to enable secure large file sharing, up to 5TB. No more switching to third party platforms!
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