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NIS2 Directive Compliance
We support companies in meeting NIS2 requirements, ensuring operational security and the continuity of SAP processes.
What is the NIS2 Directive and why is it mandatory?
The NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Systems Directive 2) is the European regulation that strengthens cybersecurity, risk management and operational continuity requirements for companies and organizations providing essential or strategic services.
Following its national implementation (October 2024), affected companies must be able to demonstrate the adoption of concrete, auditable measures, with direct accountability at the management level and substantial penalties for non-compliance.
Which companies are required to comply with NIS2?
The NIS2 Directive significantly broadens its scope compared to the previous regulation, extending to companies operating in strategic sectors or playing a critical role in the supply chain.
High critical sectors
- Energy (electricity, oil, water, hydrogen)
- Healthcare (hospitals, laboratories, R&D, pharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturers)
- Transport (air, rail, maritime, road)
- Banking and finance
- Drinking water
- Wastewater
- Digital infrastructure (IXPs, service providers, data centers, CDNs, TSPs, electronic communications providers)
- B2B ICT service management
- Space
- Public administration (central government, regional authorities)
Other critical sectors
- Postal and courier services
- Waste management
- Chemicals
- Food production
- Manufacturing and processing industries
- Digital services (online marketplaces, search engines, social networks)
- Research
IMPORTANT NOTICE: applicability also depends on the company’s size and operational role. A preliminary assessment is essential to understand whether and how the regulation applies to your specific context.
NIS2 and SAP: where complexity arises.
For many companies, SAP is the operational core of business processes:
- Planning and production
- Logistics and supply chain
- Accounting and controlling
- Management of critical data
NIS2 directly impacts these systems, as it requires:
- Security of IT and application infrastructures
- Access and identity management
- Process traceability
- Operational continuity, even in the event of an incident
Key requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
01
Regulatory compliance
- Risk analysis across processes and systems
- Alignment with NIS2 requirements
- Documented and auditable controls
03
Operational continuity
- Reduction of system downtime risks
- Protection of critical processes
- Recovery plans aligned with real operations
02
System security
- Strenghening of protection measures
- Access management within SAP environments
- Monitoring and incident response
04
IT Governance
- Clear definition of roles and responsibilities
- Involvement of top management
- Greater control and awareness of processes
Our approach to NIS2 compliance in SAP.
As an SAP consulting firm, we support companies in achieving NIS2 compliance by acting on:
Business processes
SAP systems and integrations
