Navigating NIS-2 & The EU Cybersecurity Act: Ensuring Compliance & Strengthening Security

Cyber threats are evolving, and regulatory compliance is becoming more critical than ever. For businesses operating within the EU, two major cybersecurity regulations—NIS-2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) and The EU Cybersecurity Act—play a crucial role in securing digital infrastructure.

Failure to comply can lead to reputational damage, financial penalties, and increased cybersecurity risks. That’s why organizations must assess their cybersecurity maturity and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. 

In this blog, we’ll explore:

✅ What NIS-2 and The EU Cybersecurity Act mean for your business

✅ How to assess your cybersecurity maturity level

✅ Steps to achieve compliance efficiently and cost-effectively

What is NIS-2 and EU Cybersecurity Act?

NIS-2

NIS-2 is an update to the original NIS Directive, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU. It applies to critical and important entities such as:

• Transport (rail, aviation, and logistics)

• Energy (electricity, gas, and renewables)

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

• Financials institutions 

• Public administration and digital infrastructure

Why NIS-2 Matters

• Expanded Scope – More sectors and companies now fall under regulation.

• Stricter Security Measures – Organizations must demonstrate robust risk management and incident response.

• Higher Penalties – Non-compliance can lead to significant fines. Under NIS2, fines are stricter than before. Essential entities can face penalties of up to €10 million or 2% of their global annual turnover, whilst important entities risk up to €7 million or 1.4% of turnover. Additionally, top management can be held personally accountable for serious breaches, making compliance a critical priority. Learn more here.

NIS-2 Maturity Assessment: Is Your Business Ready?

Our NISD-2 Maturity & GAP Assessment provides an in-depth analysis of your cybersecurity posture. This helps you:

✅ Identify weaknesses in security policies, processes, and technology.

✅ Align with best practices to meet NISD-2 compliance using Complete Cyber's NIS-2 Roadmap:

NISD-2 Roadmap by Complete Cyber

✅Strengthen supply chain security, ensuring partners and vendors also adhere to cybersecurity requirements.

The EU Cybersecurity Act: What You Need to Know

The EU Cybersecurity Act focuses on certification standards for digital products, services, and processes. It aims to create a trusted cybersecurity framework across Europe.

Who Needs to Comply?

• Manufacturers of IT/OT and cybersecurity products.

• Service providers offering cloud computing, data processing, or IoT solutions.

• Organizations handling critical data (finance, healthcare, government).

How We Help You Achieve Compliance

✅  Cybersecurity Training – Educating internal teams on compliance requirements.

✅  Process Optimization – Helping refine security policies and incident response.

✅ Product Certification Preparation – Ensuring products meet EU Cybersecurity Act for Class 1 and Class 2 products to enter key markets.

By ensuring compliance with The EU Cybersecurity Act, businesses reduce risks, costs, and regulatory uncertainty, whilst gaining a competitive advantage.

Step by Step of Being Compliance to NISD-2

1. Step 1: Conduct a NISD-2 Maturity Assessment – Identify your current security gaps and develop a roadmap to compliance.

2. Step 2: Align with The EU Cybersecurity Act – Train your internal teams, refine processes, and ensure products meet certification requirements.

3. Step 3: Implement Continuous Cybersecurity Improvements – Regulations evolve, stay ahead with ongoing security monitoring & compliance updates.

At Complete Cyber, we help organizations navigate compliance effortlessly, ensuring their cybersecurity measures meet EU regulations whilst enhancing resilience against cyber threats.

Ready to assess your cybersecurity maturing & ensure compliance? 📩 Contact us today to get started.