Digital security is gaining increasing importance in Europe, and in parallel with this, the EU regulatory environment is also continuously tightening. Compliance with the requirements of the NIS 2 Directive, which takes the protection of network and information systems to a new level, has become crucial for organizations. The “NIS 2 in Hungary: Experiences and recommendations based on the practice of the past year and a half” a newly published publication, which was compiled by a collaboration between domestic experts and market players.
The importance of NIS 2
NIS 2 is a new European Union directive that significantly expands and tightens cybersecurity requirements. It not only covers more sectors, but also imposes stricter controls and higher levels of accountability for managers. This requirement is not just a legal compliance requirement: cyberattacks, service outages or data breaches now pose risks that directly impact the business and reputation of organizations.
Content and purpose of the publication
The whitepaper aims to help Hungarian organizations prepare in a way that is both understandable and professionally sound. It shows which organizations fall under the scope of NIS 2, what obligations they have to take into account, and how to determine the first steps towards compliance. The material offers practical guidance: it describes in detail how to build an internal regulatory and technical system, how to ensure continuous risk monitoring, and based on what aspects it is worth managing supply chain security risks.
Special attention is also paid to typical pitfalls: the authors show, based on practical experience, where organizations most often make mistakes and how these shortcomings can be recognized and addressed in a timely manner. The document also offers a role-based approach, i.e. it describes in detail the tasks that fall to management, CISO, compliance specialists or IT and OT operators.
Why is it important?
NIS 2 compliance is not a one-time task, but rather the creation of an operational framework that must be maintained continuously. The new whitepaper provides comprehensive and practical assistance in this regard. Whether an organization is just starting to prepare or has already embarked on this path, the experiences, case studies and checklists in the material can provide serious support. The goal is for Hungarian organizations to not only comply with the regulations legally, but also to become more resilient to cyberattacks.
THE “NIS 2 in Hungary: Experiences and recommendations based on the practice of the past year and a half” is a unique professional work that can contribute to a more conscious and effective preparation of Hungarian organizations. It not only provides guidance in the maze of regulatory requirements, but also offers a practical toolkit that facilitates compliance and increases cybersecurity resilience.
The full material can be downloaded from the official website:
NIS 2 Whitepaper – in Hungary
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