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NIS-2: The Future of 
Cybersecurity in the EU

The Network and Information Security (NIS-2) directive is revolutionizing the security landscape. Here are its key features:

Tightened 
Security Requirements

  • Enhanced supply chain security
  • Streamlining reporting obligations
  • Implementing tighter supervisory measures

Harmonized 
Sanctions

  • Stricter enforcement rules
  • EU-wide harmonised sanctions not yet quantified

Risk Assessments and 
Multifactor Authentication

  • Integration of risk assessments
  • Implementation of multifactor authentication
  • Implementation of security procedures for employees with access to sensitive data

Supply Chain Security 
and Incident Reporting

  • Creation of business continuity plans
  • Definition of reporting requirements in the event of security incidents
  • Management liability in case of non-compliance with cybersecurity requirements

Entities and Companies 
Affected by NIS-2

  1. Providers of Essential Services:
    Including energy, transportation, water, banking, financial market infrastructures, healthcare.
     
  2. Significant Digital Service Providers:
    Encompassing public administration, aerospace, research, postal services, waste management, mechanical engineering.
     
  3. Key Providers of Digital Services:
    Such as search engines, cloud computing services, online marketplaces.
     
  4. Manufacturing and Production of Goods:
    Including the automotive and medical device sectors production & processing of food, Pharmaceuticals.
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  1. Providers of Essential Services:
    Including energy, transportation, water, banking, financial market infrastructures, healthcare.
     
  2. Significant Digital Service Providers:
    Encompassing public administration, aerospace, research, postal services, waste management, mechanical engineering.
     
  3. Key Providers of Digital Services:
    Such as search engines, cloud computing services, online marketplaces.
     
  4. Manufacturing and Production of Goods:
    Including the automotive and medical device sectors production & processing of food, Pharmaceuticals.
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Measures to Be Taken 
According to NIS-2 Regulations

Management 
Accountability

Company leadership is responsible for monitoring and participating in cybersecurity training. Violations may result in sanctions and temporary exclusion from
leadership roles.

Business 
Continuity Plan

Companies need plans for handling major cyber incidents, including system recovery, emergency procedures, and the establishment of a crisis response team.

Reporting 
Obligations

Essential and significant entities must have procedures for promptly reporting security incidents that have significant impacts on their service provision or recipients.

Risk 
Management

  • Incident management
  • Enhanced supply chain security
  • Improved network security
  • Better access control
  • Data encryption

HOW OCTOPLANT 
ENHANCES CYBERSECURITY

The new EU directive aims to protect IT and OT systems from cyberattacks by increasing the resilience of these systems. The version control software octoplant can assist you in meeting the requirements and ensuring that your IT and OT infrastructure complies with the required standards.

ASSET 
MANAGEMENT

  • octoplant provides a comprehensive change history, detailing exactly what changes were made by whom, when, and why.
  • Automated notifications for unintended alterations enable the early detection and resolution of potential security risks.
  • Granular access management ensures that only authorized personnel can make changes to the respective devices.
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  • octoplant provides a comprehensive change history, detailing exactly what changes were made by whom, when, and why.
  • Automated notifications for unintended alterations enable the early detection and resolution of potential security risks.
  • Granular access management ensures that only authorized personnel can make changes to the respective devices.
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  • octoplant monitors assets and automatically notifies companies of vulnerabilities and risks by matching them against Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
  • A separate risk score for each asset highlights potential threats
  • Additional preventive features, such as change and vulnerability detection, actively help prevent outages

RISK & VULNERABILITY 
MANAGEMENT

  • octoplant monitors assets and automatically notifies companies of vulnerabilities and risks by matching them against Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs)
  • A separate risk score for each asset highlights potential threats
  • Additional preventive features, such as change and vulnerability detection, actively help prevent outages

Business Continuity 
Management

  • octoplant provides version control and automated backups for all operational technology devices, ensuring fast recovery of critical programs and data at all times.
  • This reduces downtime by an average of 13 hours per year.
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  • octoplant provides version control and automated backups for all operational technology devices, ensuring fast recovery of critical programs and data at all times.
  • This reduces downtime by an average of 13 hours per year.

 

 

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