The European Commission has adopted its first set of implementing rules aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of critical entities and networks across the European Union under the recently updated Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS2 Directive). These rules, a significant step forward in bolstering Europe’s cyber resilience, lay out specific cybersecurity risk management practices and define criteria for incident reporting.
This implementation of regulation targets key digital service providers—cloud computing companies, data centers, online marketplaces, search engines, and social networking platforms. For each category, the regulation outlines the thresholds and reporting requirements for cybersecurity incidents deemed “significant.” These providers are now required to report qualifying incidents to national authorities within specified timeframes, ensuring swift responses to cyber threats affecting critical digital infrastructure.
All EU countries are now mandated to apply and enforce these cybersecurity rules through supervisory measures, advancing the Union’s efforts for a safer and more resilient digital landscape.
The NIS2 Directive continues to be a cornerstone of the EU’s #DigitalEU agenda, providing a common framework for cybersecurity across the bloc. The new rules support coordinated and robust cybersecurity standards, enhancing protection against the growing scale and complexity of cyber threats facing Europe’s digital ecosystem.
