NIS2 Directive Compliance
Navigate NIS2 requirements with confidence. Our experts help you achieve and maintain compliance with the EU's most significant cybersecurity legislation, fully aligned with Romania's OUG 155/2024 and DNSC requirements.
NIS2 is now enforceable
As of October 2024, NIS2 is fully enforceable across the EU. Romania transposed the directive through OUG 155/2024, effective December 31, 2024. Non-compliance carries severe penalties.
NIS2 compliance requirements for organizations
NIS2 significantly raises the bar for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and reporting. Organizations must rapidly interpret requirements, implement enforceable controls, and demonstrate compliance under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Am I in scope?
NIS2 dramatically expands scope beyond NIS1. The essential/important classification depends on sector, size, and criticality. Many organizations are unsure if they're covered.
Deadline pressure
NIS2 is already enforceable. Romania's OUG 155/2024 requires DNSC registration within 30 days. Organizations are racing against the clock.
10 minimum measures
Article 21 mandates 10 specific security measures, ranging from risk analysis to cryptography. Understanding and implementing all requirements is complex.
Management accountability
NIS2 introduces personal liability for management. Board members and executives must approve measures and can be held personally responsible.
Supply chain security
You're now responsible for your vendors' security. NIS2 requires supply chain risk management, a capability most organizations lack.
24-hour incident reporting
Significant incidents must be reported to DNSC within 24 hours, with updates at 72 hours and 1 month. Do you have the detection and reporting capability?
Cross-border complexity
Operating across EU member states means dealing with multiple national authorities. Coordination and consistent compliance is challenging.
Documentation gaps
NIS2 requires demonstrable compliance: policies, procedures, evidence. Many organizations lack the documentation auditors and DNSC expect.
Continuous compliance
NIS2 isn't a one-time checkbox. Regular audits, continuous monitoring, and ongoing improvement are mandatory. Building sustainable programs is hard.
Sectors covered by NIS2 Directive
NIS2 applies to essential and important entities across 18 sectors. Organizations with 50+ employees and €10M+ turnover in these sectors are generally in scope.
Energy
Electricity, oil, gas, hydrogen, district heating
Transport
Air, rail, water, road transport operators
Banking
Credit institutions, financial market infrastructure
Healthcare
Hospitals, labs, pharma, medical devices
Water
Drinking water supply and wastewater
Digital Infrastructure
Data centers, DNS, TLD registries, cloud, CDN
Space
Space-based services operators
Public Administration
Central government entities
Postal & Courier
Postal and courier service providers
Waste Management
Waste collection, treatment, disposal
Chemicals
Chemical manufacturing and distribution
Food
Food production and distribution
Manufacturing
Medical devices, machinery, vehicles, electronics
Digital Providers
Online marketplaces, search engines, social networks
Research
Research organizations and institutions
ICT Service Providers
Managed services, managed security services
Benefit from expert advisory on NIS2 compliance
Our NIS2 compliance services deliver tangible value, from avoiding penalties to building genuine security capabilities.
Clear compliance roadmap
Navigate Article 21's 10 minimum measures with a prioritized, actionable implementation plan.
Detailed control mapping to NIS2 requirements with technical implementation guidance
Board-ready progress dashboards and compliance status reports for DNSC
Penalty avoidance
Avoid €10M fines and personal liability with demonstrable compliance before auditors arrive.
Comprehensive evidence collection and audit trail documentation
Protection from personal liability under NIS2 management accountability provisions
Accelerated timeline
Leverage our NIS2 expertise to achieve compliance faster than building internal capabilities.
Pre-built templates, policies, and automation tools aligned with DNSC expectations
Faster time-to-compliance reduces exposure window and regulatory risk
Incident response capability
Build the 24-hour detection and reporting capability NIS2 mandates.
SOC setup, detection rules, DNSC reporting procedures and playbooks
Confidence that incidents are detected and reported within regulatory timeframes
Supply chain security
Address NIS2's supply chain requirements with vendor assessment programs.
Third-party risk assessment methodology and vendor security requirements
Reduced exposure to supply chain breaches affecting your compliance status
Competitive advantage
NIS2 compliance signals security maturity to customers and partners.
Security capabilities that exceed minimum requirements
Win deals with enterprises requiring supplier NIS2 compliance proof
10 minimum security measures
NIS2 Article 21 mandates specific cybersecurity risk-management measures. We help you address all 10 Article 21 requirements in a practical, proportionate, and sustainable way.
Risk Analysis & Policies
Comprehensive cyber risk assessments and information security policies covering all systems and assets.
Incident Handling
Processes for preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.
Human Resources
HR security policies, access management, and security awareness for all personnel.
All measures must be appropriate and proportionate to your risk profile. We help you find the right balance. Get Article 21 Assessment →
Your steps towards NIS2 compliance
Our proven approach to NIS2 compliance combines regulatory expertise with practical security implementation. We deliver results, not just paperwork.
Scope & Applicability
First, we determine if and how NIS2 applies to your organization. We classify you as essential or important, identify applicable requirements, and assess your current state.
Gap analysis
We assess your current security posture against all 10 Article 21 measures. This identifies gaps and prioritizes remediation based on risk and regulatory expectations.
Remediation planning
We develop a practical remediation roadmap that addresses gaps efficiently. Management approves the plan to fulfill NIS2's governance requirements.
Implementation
We work alongside your teams to implement required controls, develop documentation, and build incident response capabilities that meet the 24-hour reporting requirement.
Validation & Audit prep
We validate implemented controls through testing and mock audits. This ensures you're ready for DNSC inspections and any third-party audits.
Continuous compliance
NIS2 compliance is ongoing. We help you maintain compliance through regular reviews, regulatory monitoring, and continuous improvement programs.
Tangible outcomes of every NIS2 engagement
A NIS2 engagement produces audit-ready deliverables aligned with DNSC expectations and Article 21 requirements.
Scope & classification report
Formal determination of your NIS2 applicability and entity classification.
- Essential/important classification
- Sector analysis
- Size verification
- DNSC registration documentation
- Cross-border considerations
Article 21 gap analysis
Comprehensive assessment against all 10 minimum security measures.
- Control-by-control analysis
- Maturity scoring
- Risk ratings
- Prioritized gaps
- Executive summary for management
NIS2 policy framework
Complete set of policies addressing Article 21 requirements.
- Information Security Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Incident Response Policy
- Business Continuity Policy
- Supply Chain Policy
Incident response program
Complete incident management capability for 24-hour DNSC reporting.
- IR procedures
- Detection playbooks
- DNSC notification templates
- Classification criteria
- Communication plans
Supply chain security program
Vendor risk management aligned with NIS2 supply chain requirements.
- Vendor assessment methodology
- Risk tiering
- Security questionnaires
- Contract clauses
- Continuous monitoring
Risk register
Comprehensive cyber risk register with treatment plans.
- Asset-based risk analysis
- Threat scenarios
- Impact ratings
- Treatment strategies
- Risk ownership
Evidence repository
Organized evidence collection ready for DNSC inspection.
- Control evidence
- Audit trails
- Training records
- Test results
- Management approvals
Compliance dashboard
Real-time visibility into NIS2 compliance status.
- Article 21 coverage
- Gap closure tracking
- Incident metrics
- Management reporting
- DNSC-ready exports
Training & awareness
Security awareness program for NIS2 requirements.
- Management training
- Staff awareness
- Role-based modules
- Phishing simulations
- Competency verification
OUG 155/2024 & DNSC requirements
Romania transposed NIS2 through Emergency Ordinance 155/2024, effective December 31, 2024. We help you navigate Romania-specific requirements and DNSC expectations.
DNSC registration
Mandatory registration with the National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) within 30 days of OUG 155/2024 enactment.
Cybersecurity officer
Appointment of a designated cybersecurity officer responsible for security operations and DNSC liaison.
Incident notification
Significant incidents must be reported to DNSC within 24 hours, with updates at 72 hours and final report within 1 month.
Staff training
Regular cybersecurity training for all staff, with specific requirements for management and technical personnel.
Security measures
Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures aligned with Article 21 and Romanian regulations.
DNSC inspections
Prepare for DNSC inspections and audits with comprehensive documentation and evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. NIS2 became enforceable across the EU on October 18, 2024. Romania transposed the directive through Emergency Ordinance (OUG) 155/2024, which entered into force on December 31, 2024. Organizations in scope must now comply with NIS2 requirements and register with DNSC.
NIS2 applies to organizations in 18 specified sectors (energy, transport, banking, healthcare, digital infrastructure, etc.) that meet size thresholds: generally 50+ employees AND €10M+ annual turnover. Some entities are in scope regardless of size (e.g., TLD registries, DNS providers). We can help you determine your specific classification through our scope assessment service.
Essential entities are in higher-risk sectors (energy, transport, banking, healthcare, water, digital infrastructure, space, public administration) and face stricter supervision. Important entities are in other covered sectors. Key differences: essential entities face higher fines (€10M vs €7M), proactive supervision (vs reactive for important), and more intensive audit requirements.
Essential entities face fines up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher). Important entities face up to €7 million or 1.4% of turnover. Additionally, NIS2 introduces personal liability: management can be held personally accountable, and supervisory authorities can impose temporary bans on executives.
Article 21 requires: (1) Risk analysis & security policies, (2) Incident handling, (3) Business continuity & crisis management, (4) Supply chain security, (5) Secure system acquisition/development, (6) Vulnerability management, (7) Effectiveness assessment, (8) Cybersecurity hygiene & training, (9) Cryptography & encryption, (10) Access control, MFA & secure communications.
Significant incidents must be reported to the competent authority (DNSC in Romania) in three stages: (1) Early warning within 24 hours of detection, (2) Incident notification within 72 hours with initial assessment, (3) Final report within one month with full details and remediation. This requires robust detection and response capabilities.
Under OUG 155/2024, entities in scope must register with DNSC within 30 days. Registration requires providing entity details, sector classification, contact information for the designated cybersecurity officer, and basic security posture information. We help you prepare the registration and supporting documentation.
Typical timelines range from 3-6 months depending on your current security maturity, organization size, and complexity. Organizations with existing security programs (e.g., ISO 27001) can often achieve compliance faster. We accelerate the process with proven methodologies and templates aligned with DNSC expectations.
Absolutely. NIS2 and ISO 27001 share significant overlap: Article 21 measures align closely with ISO 27001 Annex A controls. Achieving one significantly simplifies the other. We use integrated frameworks to deliver both efficiently, typically reducing effort by 30-40% compared to separate implementations.
"Choosing Bit Sentinel for the NIS Directive compliance services was a game-changer. We handle sensitive data, making strong cybersecurity fundamental in protecting our networks, supply chain and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bit Sentinel’s expertise made the auditing process much more manageable. Their team was effective, delivering a clear and actionable report addressing all compliance requirements, and helped us strengthen our overall cybersecurity posture. Thanks to Bit Sentinel, we’re now better prepared to handle cybersecurity challenges and focus more confidently on our core business."
Ilie Voinea
Data Protection Officer @Fildas Catena Grup
NIS2 & Romanian regulatory experts
Our compliance advisors have deep expertise in EU cybersecurity regulations and Romanian implementation specifics
NIS2 is now enforceable. Are you ready?
Don't wait for DNSC to come knocking. Our NIS2 experts will assess your compliance status and build a practical roadmap to full compliance.