NIS2 in Corporate Practice: New Platform Helps Businesses Achieve NIS2 Compliance and Improve Their Cyber Resilience
The NIS2 Directive presents businesses with challenges in cybersecurity. Practical solutions and a rigorous Human Risk Management (HRM) approach help minimize risks and ensure compliance.
The countdown is on: from October 17, 2024, EU member states must have implemented the NIS2 Directive into national law. The directive raises cybersecurity standards for businesses with more than 50 employees and annual revenues of over 10 million euros, in 18 critical infrastructure sectors.
A study by Computerwoche, CSO, and CIO reveals that 92% of companies need to invest in their IT security to meet NIS2 requirements. We present tools tailored to the core areas of the NIS2 Directive that support businesses in its implementation.
Risk Management, Incident Response, and Phishing Protection
Among the key requirements is effective risk management, combined with rapid incident response times. Mimecast’s recently introduced Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, which has been further enhanced through multiple acquisitions, identifies threats early and enables quick responses. Security solutions can be flexibly integrated into existing systems via APIs.
Phishing attacks are among the most common entry points for cybercriminals. Therefore, the solution also excels in AI-driven email and collaboration security, which detects suspicious content and defends against threats before they can cause harm. Protecting business communications is also a key requirement of NIS2.
Security Awareness and Business Continuity
The study also shows that many companies underestimate the scope of the required security measures: fewer than one in ten respondents were aware of all the requirements, such as the need for regular employee training. Therefore, in addition to technical solutions, awareness training is also part of Mimecast’s platform.
Another focus of NIS2 is ensuring business continuity during a cyberattack. Mimecast’s security solutions include backup and recovery plans that ensure this.
Compliance and Reporting
A central aspect of NIS2 is accountability. Companies must regularly review their measures and prove that they meet security standards.
For this purpose, the Mimecast platform offers a comprehensive reporting system that provides detailed insights into (blocked) threats and security measures. This helps businesses not only keep track of their security architecture but also supports the required documentation and proof obligations towards regulatory authorities.
Conclusion
With the Mimecast platform, companies can not only achieve NIS2 compliance but also optimize their overall cybersecurity strategy. Through flexible integration, fast threat detection, and comprehensive reporting tools, businesses can stay on top of things and minimize risks in the long term.
