NIS2 – a bonus for management boards?

NIS2 is very good news for the management boards of European companies

The NIS2 Directive changes the rules of the game in the area of cybersecurity. Although it is often presented as yet another regulatory burden, in practice it is an opportunity that European businesses have not had for a long time. Management boards of companies that make proper use of its requirements can gain a competitive advantage, increase operational resilience and significantly reduce the financial and legal risks of board members.

NIS2 is not "just another regulation", but a stimulus for development

NIS2 was not created to punish entrepreneurs, but to increase the resilience of the European market to cyberattacks. Their number is growing at an alarming rate — from ransomware to advanced phishing campaigns, generating millions in losses for businesses.

 

Strengthening cybersecurity has become a necessity. The directive provides a framework that allows companies to streamline processes, implement uniform standards and minimise information chaos.

 

For management boards, this means more than just technical guidelines. It is the basis for building a coherent cybersecurity strategy that supports business objectives, rather than just „serving” them.

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Strengthening the position of Management in the area of cybersecurity

For the first time, NIS2 explicitly imposes on board members the obligation to oversee cybersecurity and responsibility for its effectiveness. While this may sound like a risk, in practice it is a strengthening of competence and organisation.

 

Management boards gain:

  • better control over operational risks, thanks to the obligation to analyse them systematically,
  •  process clarity resulting from the need to implement specific policies and procedures,
  •  the opportunity to build a culture of security that reduces vulnerability to human error — the most common source of incidents.

In practice, this means a shift from an „IT is responsible for cyber” model to a model where cybersecurity becomes part of corporate governance and long-term growth strategy.

Real savings resulting from streamlining processes

Although implementing NIS2 requires investment, the return is quick and measurable. The most important sources of benefits are:

  •  reduction of incident costs, which often exceed the cost of implementing security measures
  •  shorter response times thanks to the implementation of monitoring mechanisms and response procedures,
  •  better management of IT resources through inventory and standardisation of the environment,
  •  reduced risk of penalties and legal consequences resulting from breaches.

NIS2 enforces order — and an organised IT environment is cheaper to maintain and easier to scale.

The new role of cybersecurity in corporate strategy

One of the most important effects of the directive is a change in the perception of cybersecurity. It is moving from the technical area to the management area as:

  •  an element of strategic advantage rather than a technical cost,
  •  a tool for stabilising operational processes,
  •  a condition for expansion into foreign markets,
  •  a factor that builds reputation and credibility.

This approach allows management boards to think about security not only in terms of legal compliance, but also as an investment in the future of the company.

How to start preparing for NIS2 — a checklist for Management

  • Risk and security maturity assessment

    Understand where the company is today and what actions are a priority

  • Inventory of resources and processes

    It is crucial to identify the systems, data and processes that need to be protected.

  • Developing a NIS2 implementation plan

    Set out the schedule, budget and scope of responsibilities.

  • Training for the board and management

    Understanding one's responsibilities is the foundation of supervision.

  • Strengthening cooperation with suppliers

    NIS2 requirements also apply to the supply chain.

  • Continuous monitoring, testing and audits

    Compliance with the directive is a process, not a one-off project.

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