Does NIS2 apply to you? The 5-minute check for your company

β€œDoes NIS2 apply to us?” β€” lately I hear this question from almost every mid-sized company in my region. Understandable: the directive covers far more businesses than its predecessor, and the uncertainty about what exactly applies is huge. The good news: whether you’re probably in scope can be narrowed down with three questions. That’s what this article is about. What NIS2 is β€” and where Germany stands now The NIS2 Directive ((EU) 2022/2555) is the successor to the first NIS Directive and requires member states to make cybersecurity mandatory for essential and important entities. At its core: organised risk management, reporting of significant incidents, and management responsibility. ...

2026-09-12 Β· 4 min Β· 663 words Β· Stefan