SEP AG: Your partner for NIS-2 compliant backup and disaster recovery solutions

The NIS-2 Directive (Network and Information Security 2) updates the original NIS Directive from 2016 and aims to strengthen cybersecurity in the EU. It extends the scope to more sectors and companies, including energy, transport, banking, and healthcare. Companies must implement strict security measures, including risk management and encryption, and report significant security incidents quickly. The directive promotes cooperation between EU member states and ensures that national security incident response teams work together. National regulators have more powers to enforce and monitor compliance. This will protect critical infrastructure and standardize security across the EU.

The NIS-2 Directive affects many companies and organizations, often without them being aware of it. It affects organizations from the 18 sectors including energy, transport, health, water, finance, and digital infrastructure. Companies with an annual turnover of more than 10 million euros or more than 50 employees must comply with the directive. In Germany, around 30,000 companies are affected by the new regulation! The NIS-2 law requires increased security standards, including effective backup and recovery solutions to prevent cyber-attacks and minimize data loss. Many companies are unaware that they are subject to these regulations, which can lead to compliance risks and potential penalties.

The NIS-2 directive tightens the security requirements for critical infrastructure, particularly in backup systems. Companies must adapt their backup strategies and ensure that they comply with the new requirements. Key measures include implementing secure and reliable backup and recovery procedures, performing regular backup integrity checks, and protecting backups from unauthorized access.