Hacking NIS2: 5 Innovations About The Sequel To The EU's Cybersecurity Framework

Introduction

NIS2 (the second "Network and Information Systems Directive") is an updated regulatory framework introduced by the European Union to strengthen cybersecurity across member states. It is a successor to the original NIS Directive, which was adopted in 2016. NIS2 aims to address the evolving (geopolitical) landscape of cyber threats by drastically expanding the scope of the original directive, introducing stricter requirements and higher penalties (including personal liability for management bodies).

The Belgian implementation Act and implementing Royal Decree were recently published in the Belgian State Gazette. The Belgian NIS2 framework has thus taken further shape. This is, in contrast to many other Member States, well ahead of its entry into force on 18 October 2024.