Doing it yourself versus outsourcing: Where is your priority?

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Implementing the requirements from the NIS2 guideline is no small task. There are many steps you can take yourself, such as drafting policy documents and raising awareness within your organisation. But when it comes to the technical implementation of network security, monitoring and implementing incident response, it is often wiser to involve your IT partner.

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By working with your partner, you can ensure that your business not only complies with legislation, but actually remains safe and resilient against cyber threats. In doing so, also make sure that your partner has the right experience - not to mention technology - to help you through the compliance process.

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Conclusion

NIS2 compliance doesn't have to be an overwhelming task. Start by doing your risk analysis, strengthen your network security and work with your IT partner to implement the technical measures. With the right steps and the right support, you will be well prepared to meet the directive's requirements.

NIS2 Compliance: How your company can prepare quickly (and what you can outsource)

The NIS2 directive is now no stranger to many companies, but how do you tackle the necessary steps to become compliant? We all know that the deadline is approaching and that it can be quite a challenge for many organisations to take the right measures. Fortunately, there are both actions you can take internally and tasks you can accomplish with the expertise of your IT partner.

Here we explain in a few simple steps where you can start and where your partner can make a difference.

1. Start with a Risk Analysis: What is most vulnerable for your organisation?

The first step towards NIS2 compliance is a thorough risk analysis. What are the most critical business processes? What are the risks of potential disruptions to your systems? This is a step you can take yourself, but it may also be wise to involve an external party. Your IT partner, for example, can help identify potential risks in your infrastructure and IT environment.

2. What if things go wrong?

NIS2 emphasises the ability to respond quickly to incidents. This starts with a good incident response policy. What do you do if you are hit by a cyber attack or power outage? You can create this policy internally, but implementing technical measures to identify and analyse incidents (e.g. via monitoring or a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) solution) requires specific expertise. This is where your IT partner comes in. They can provide the right software, tools and processes to quickly identify and address incidents.

3. An important technological step

Many companies underestimate the importance of network security. A secure infrastructure is essential for NIS2 compliance. This is a task that can largely be taken over by your IT partner. Think firewalls, data encryption and keeping your systems up-to-date. Yet there are also a number of measures you can take yourself, such as preventive measures around password changes and raising your employees' awareness around phishing and other cyber threats.

4. Training and Awareness: actively involve your employees

A key requirement of NIS2 is that your employees should be aware of the risks and know how to act in case of an incident. This is a step you can take up yourself. Organise internal training and create awareness campaigns about cybersecurity. Your IT partner can support this with materials, training sessions or by installing or configuring software for phishing tests and other behavioural cybersecurity training.

5. Monitoring and reporting: who is watching?

NIS2 requires constant monitoring of your systems and infrastructure to ensure that all processes and data remain secure. This is where the expertise of your IT partner comes in handy again. They can help you set up a system for continuous monitoring and reporting so that you are always aware of your system status and can react quickly in case of incidents. One option to consider here is implementing an MDR (Managed Detection & Response) solution.

6. External Assessment and Certification: what does the compliance expert say?

When you think your company is ready for the audit, it may be wise to engage an external party for an independent assessment. Your IT partner can help you prepare for this assessment and can even take care of implementing necessary technical solutions required for certification.