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The NIS2 Directive is raising the bar for the protection of IT and OT systems in the EU. Since the implementation of Germany's NIS2UmsuCG in March 2025, companies have been subject to strict requirements to safeguard against cyberattacks, with no transitional period.
The NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Security Directive 2) sets binding minimum standards for technical and organizational security measures. Its key points include:
The focus is on protecting critical processes, which can be threatened both by attacks on OT components and by vulnerabilities in traditional IT systems.
NIS2 significantly expands existing cybersecurity requirements. In addition to traditional operators of critical infrastructure, the following sectors are now covered as well:
Small and medium-sized enterprises with at least 50 employees or €10 million in revenue may also fall under the directive. In Germany alone, an estimated 25,000 companies are affected.
It mandates comprehensive risk management, including:
Executive management is explicitly accountable. They must actively oversee cybersecurity risks and demonstrate control.
Strict reporting deadlines apply in case of a security incident.
Companies that fail to meet their obligations may face fines of up to €10 million or 2% of their global annual revenue, whichever is higher. In extreme cases, operating licenses may be revoked.
The NIS2 Directive has been binding in all EU member states since October 2024. Each member country must transpose the directive into national law and enforce it. National legislation may impose stricter requirements as long as the overall level of protection is maintained.
Many EU countries are currently adjusting their supervisory structures to enable stricter oversight. Companies should expect that violations will be pursued more rigorously going forward.
NIS2 is designed to strengthen the resilience of Europe’s digital infrastructure, effectively preventing outages, attacks, and manipulation. Consequently, IT networks and OT systems used in production and operations become more robust and less susceptible to disruption.
Modern cybersecurity solutions, such as octoplant, help companies efficiently implement NIS2 requirements and minimize downtime.
For more details, download our NIS2 compliance fact sheet.