Definition and Purpose

NIS 2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) is the European Union’s updated framework for cybersecurity, replacing the original NIS Directive (2016). It is designed to enhance cybersecurity across the European Union by establishing a high common level of security for network and information systems. This directive expands the scope of covered entities to include more industries. Companies must implement stronger risk management measures, report incidents, and comply with minimum cybersecurity standards. National authorities are given greater enforcement powers, and the ability to impose significant fines for non-compliance.

The NIS2 Directive aims to strengthen cybersecurity across the European Union by setting higher standards for risk management, incident reporting, and governance for essential and important entities. Its purpose is to improve resilience against cyber threats, ensure continuity of critical services, and harmonize cybersecurity practices across member states.

How GateKeeper Helps Organizations to Achieve NIS2?

GateKeeper helps organizations meet NIS2 requirements by strengthening access control and auditability across IT systems. It enforces secure, passwordless authentication and automatic session locking to prevent unauthorized access, while maintaining detailed logs of all login activity. These real-time audit trails support incident detection, response, and reporting