Microsoft Security solutions: Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2)

In October 2024, the EU Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) goes into effect, setting new standards for cybersecurity. Microsoft offers several solutions to help organizations meet NIS2 requirements.

 

What is NIS2?

Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) is the new European cybersecurity directive that will require organizations to establish a baseline of security measures to mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks and to improve the overall level of cybersecurity in the EU (or those doing business with the EU). Coming into effect in October 2024, it is the most comprehensive legislation yet, covering 15 different sectors.

 

What are the key requirements of NIS2?

The directive aims to harmonize cybersecurity requirements and their enforcement across member states by setting a benchmark of ‘minimum measures,’ which includes risk assessments, policies and procedures for cryptography, security procedures for employees with access to sensitive data, multi-factor authentication, and cybersecurity training. It also directs companies to create a plan for handling and reporting security incidents, as well as managing business operations during and after a security incident.

While introducing baseline cybersecurity measures for organizations in targeted sectors, NIS2 will put a lot more focus on supply chain and data security compared to all pre-existing legislations and control frameworks.

 

Navigating the complex world of NIS2 with Microsoft Security solutions

Microsoft Security solutions are designed so organizations can better manage security risks, protect against cyberattack, and minimize the impacts of cybersecurity incidents. Microsoft’s Zero Trust principles and platform approach align well with NIS2 objectives for organizations today.

NIS2 builds on previous legislations like NIS1 and GDPR, though it adds many new requirements. For instance, organizations must now adopt a robust risk management strategy, timely incident reporting, the ability to scrutinize the supply chain, and maintenance of a complete inventory of all digital assets. Here are the main Microsoft Security solutions that can help:

  • Microsoft 365 fuses the capabilities of Office 365, Windows, and Enterprise Mobility + Security, providing a unified solution that addresses NIS2’s stringent requirements concerning security, compliance, and data governance. It delivers a unified experience to monitor and manage security across the entire enterprise.
  • Microsoft Compliance Manager offers dynamic, actionable insights, enabling you to continually manage and improve your compliance posture.
  • Azure Sentinel provides a holistic view of your organization’s security posture with real-time analytics.
  • Microsoft Purview enables end-to-end data protection, safeguarding all your data across platforms, apps, and clouds with comprehensive solutions for information protection, data governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Microsoft XDR lets you stop attacks and coordinate response across assets with extended detection and response (XDR) built into Microsoft 365 and Azure.
  • Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence helps you to expose and eliminate modern threats using dynamic cyberthreat intelligence.

 

More information

For a holistic overview of navigating NIS2 requirements with Microsoft Security solutions, please read: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/02/20/navigating-nis2-requirements-with-microsoft-security-solutions/.

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