The NIS 2 Directive (2022/2555) is the EU’s updated cybersecurity law, replacing the original NIS Directive. It sets a higher baseline for security across critical and important sectors to better protect against growing cyber threats.
Key changes include:
Struggling to understand how the NIS2 Directive applies to your small or medium-sized enterprise? Designed specifically for SMEs, this guide simplifies the core aspects of NIS2 compliance by translating regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps across risk management, security controls and reporting duties.
Based on the State of the Digital Decade 2025 report, only 35.5% of the enterprises had documentation on measures, practices or procedures on ICT security, and only 34.1% of them had carried out an ICT risk assessment. According to Eurostat, in 2024, 21.5% of enterprises experienced ICT-related security incidents leading to some adverse consequences.
Organisations falling within the scope of NIS 2—especially those newly designated as essential or important entities—should begin preparations without delay.
Key next steps include:
Risk management policy
Business continuity and crisis management
Security in system acquisition, development and maintenance
Human resources security
Basic cyber hygiene practices and security
Asset Management
Policy on the security of network and information systems
Incident Handling
Supply and chain security
Effectiveness assessment procedures
Access control
Cryptography
Environmental and physical security
Complyport draws on extensive knowledge and practical experience to support organisations in achieving NIS 2 compliance. We understand the unique risk profiles of critical infrastructure and other essential entities and have been actively supporting firms since the first NIS Directive came into force. We offer bespoke advisory, training, and technical services to help organisations navigate the complexities of NIS 2 requirements and achieve the necessary level of compliance.
Complyport has supported organisations in critical sectors since the introduction of the original NIS Directive and now brings that expertise to companies of all sizes, including SMEs, through a tailored and cost-effective approach to NIS 2 compliance. Our services are trusted by critical infrastructure and essential services providers, and our experts work across all aspects of NIS compliance — including governance, risk management, technical and organisational measures, and audits — helping clients strengthen and continuously enhance their security posture.
Whether you are evolving from NIS 1 or preparing for NIS 2 for the first time,
our services are built to support your entire compliance journey.
Our end-to-end compliance services are designed as a one-stop shop to support entities at every stage of their NIS 2 journey. Whether you’re adapting existing frameworks or building new capabilities, we provide a well-rounded mix of governance, risk, protection, training, and auditing services. This integrated approach simplifies compliance, reduces operational strain, and ensures your organisation meets regulatory expectations with confidence.
Integrate NIS 2 requirements into existing risk and governance frameworks. We align Article 21 obligations with enterprise risk processes, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded in board reporting, strategic decisions, and operational planning.
Compare existing controls (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001) against NIS 2 requirements.
We map ISO 27001 controls directly to NIS 2 obligations, conduct a focused gap analysis, and implement only what’s missing—ensuring a fast, cost-effective, and fatigue-free path to compliance.
Develop or update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and plans to comply with Article 21 of NIS2. We cover incident response, access control, business continuity, supply chain security, and more—ensuring both practical value and regulatory alignment.
Design and run tests (vulnerability scanning, penetration testing) and scenario based table-top or live exercises. Provide structured test plans, help to track findings, and verify that remedial actions close gaps—demonstrating operational resilience.
Establish structured workflows for detecting, escalating, and reporting significant incidents. We align processes with the 24-hour, 72-hour, and 1-month reporting windows, and simulate scenarios to test coordination with CSIRTs and regulators.
Assess and manage cybersecurity risks arising from third-party vendors and suppliers.We help implement due diligence frameworks, third party risk modelling, contract clauses, and assurance mechanisms to maintain control over external dependencies.
Educate executive leadership and key staff on their responsibilities under NIS 2.
We deliver tailored briefings and workshops covering regulatory obligations, Risk Management, incident response and business continuity —building organisational readiness.
Prepare structured, defensible documentation to demonstrate compliance.
This includes control evidence, governance artefacts, and incident records—designed to meet regulator expectations and withstand external scrutiny.
Conduct internal audits to verify NIS 2 readiness and support cybersecurity maturity. Our reviews identify control gaps, assess effectiveness, and prepare entities for formal inspections or supervisory audits.
Traditional compliance methods based on spreadsheets are no longer enough. That’s why we created COMPDEFAI a dedicated software tool built specifically for NIS 2 compliance.
With COMPDEFAI you can:
• Track compliance across all NIS 2 domains
• Identify and close gaps with the legislation
• Generate reports for auditors and the National Authorities
• Empower your team with clear dashboards and action plans
Ready to Start?
Whether you’re just getting started or need help progressing your compliance, Compyport is here to support you. Our team of experts are available to guide you through the entire process from assessment to reporting.
Contact us today to schedule your NIS 2 readiness session. Let’s make compliance simple and get you ahead of the deadline.
Our subject matter experts bring together a wealth of backgrounds, skills and expertise from the financial industry, legal sector and regulatory bodies.
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We provide bespoke compliance solutions that are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your business, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
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