NIS2 software for trading enterprises: are you prepared?
The Network and Information Security Directive, or NIS2 Directive, is the successor to the NIS Directive and has significant implications for commercial enterprises. This European law is designed to improve the cybersecurity and resilience of essential services in EU member states. In the Netherlands, the national NIS2 legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025. It is crucial that your organization take steps now to become compliant. Perium specializes in risk management and helps you meet these obligations efficiently and effectively.
What is NIS2
NIS2 is a regulation adopted by the European Union and serves to complement the original NIS directive. The purpose of NIS2 is to increase the cyber resilience of organizations managing critical infrastructures, but it also suits trading enterprises that rely on information and communications technology. NIS2 introduces more stringent security requirements and increases the risk management and incident reporting responsibilities of organizations. This means that trading enterprises must meet not only the technical requirements, but also policy and culture requirements around cybersecurity and information security.
NIS2: Where to start?
Implementing NIS2 starts with mapping the current situation within your organization. This involves analyzing which activities are essential to your operations and which risks are associated with them. Next, it is important to evaluate existing processes and systems. This could include your IT infrastructure, information security policies and personnel. Start by creating awareness within your team and making sure everyone is aware of the obligations that NIS2 entails. By getting started now, you will avoid running into deadlines and will be able to make the transition to compliance gradually.
How can you efficiently and demonstrably comply with NIS2?
Efficient compliance with the NIS2 Directive requires a structured approach. Start by developing a risk management strategy tailored to the specific requirements of NIS2. This means identifying and managing all risks, and having a management process in place that continuously improves. Using software like Perium helps you reduce the complexity of these responsibilities. By using standardized templates and automating processes, you can minimize the administrative burden while demonstrating compliance with laws and regulations. This allows your trading company to maintain control and oversight of your risks.
Here’s how Perium can help you comply with NIS2 easily and efficiently
Perium is the most user-friendly risk management platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. You’ll be up and running in 30 minutes and ready to start managing risks and complying with the NIS2 Directive. Our platform requires no expensive consulting and empowers you to organize your own risk management. Thanks to automated reporting and updates, you can gain real-time insight into your compliance status. This not only saves you time but also increases the effectiveness of your risk management. With Perium, making the transition to NIS2 compliance is simple and achievable.
The importance of risk management from different perspectives
Relevance
Framing and implementation.
Issues
Lack of comprehensive overview and risk-based prioritization. Lack of framework through proven management systems. Decision-making on inadequate, inconsistent or incomplete information. Inadequate direction and monitoring.
Desired outcome
Integral insight, able to prioritize and adjust risk based. Focus on the right risks. Clear frameworks. Confidence in approach by employees. Optimal efficiency and (cost) effectiveness. Optimal automated support.
Relevance
Managing risk and monitoring compliance.
Issues
Lack of clear PDCA, understanding of priorities, inefficient reporting, lack of direction and monitoring improvement actions, lack of focus.
Desired outcome
Clear direction and insight into status of management measures and improvement plans. Able to steer and monitor. Confidence in accuracy and completeness. Optimal support for continuous improvement. Optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Relevance
Behavior and compliance
Issues
Inefficiency due to lack of single source of truth, lack of risk awareness, lack of focus.
Desired outcome
Clear tasks and priorities. Transferable and up-to-date insight. All relevant information available. Optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Learning by sharing.
For more information on NIS2, visit www.samendigitaalveilig.nl.
Demonstrating compliance with NIS2 is a significant challenge for trading companies. But with Perium, you have an accessible and affordable solution to tackle this challenge efficiently and effectively. We’d be happy to demonstrate our platform capabilities to help you. Feel free to send an email to hallo@perium.nl or call 050 – 2111 729.