NIS2 Directive

What is the NIS2 Directive?

The NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Security Directive 2) is an updated version of the original NIS Directive from 2016. Its aim is to enhance cybersecurity across the European Union by expanding its scope and introducing stricter requirements for organizations providing essential services.

Who does the NIS2 Directive apply to?

The NIS2 Directive applies to a wide range of organizations that meet the following criteria:

• Provision of regulated services: The organization provides at least one service listed in the NIS2 Directive's annexes.
• Organization size: The organization is a medium or large enterprise, employing 50 or more people or achieving an annual turnover of at least 10 million EUR.

In the Czech Republic, it is estimated that the NIS2 Directive will affect more than 6,000 entities, including private companies and public institutions.

What are the requirements of the NIS2 Directive?

Organizations subject to the NIS2 Directive must implement the following measures:

• Cybersecurity management: Identification and inventory of all assets, access management, and updating security policies.
• Risk management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Human resource security: Regular employee training and the use of encryption technologies.
• Incident reporting: Reporting cybersecurity incidents to the relevant authorities within 24 hours.
• Supply chain security: Verifying and ensuring the security of suppliers and service providers.

Hukot.net Hosting Services and NIS2 Compliance

Hukot.net, a provider of web hosting, server hosting, domains, storages and VPS, fully complies with all requirements of the NIS2 Directive and goes even further. Our services are designed not only to meet but exceed the strictest security standards.

This includes advanced risk management, proactive protection against cyber threats, state-of-the-art security technologies, and continuous infrastructure monitoring. Thanks to these measures, we provide our customers with the highest level of protection, exceeding the legal requirements of the NIS2 Directive.

By using Hukot.net services, customers can rest assured that their data and applications are secured at the highest possible level, allowing them to focus entirely on their business without worrying about cyber threats. Hukot.net is a leader in security and reliability in the hosting services industry.