NIS2 and Phishing Awareness: Is Your Organization Ready?

The NIS2 Directive will come into force in Q3 of 2025 in the Netherlands and will be implemented through the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw) 🔐📜 ¹. This means that companies covered by this legislation will have more stringent cybersecurity and risk management requirements. One of the biggest threats? Phishing. 🚨

Phishing remains the way hackers gain access to corporate networks and sensitive data. At ALTA-ICT, we help organizations with Phishing Awareness Training to make employees more aware of digital threats.

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What does the NIS2 guideline entail? 📜

The NIS2 (Network and Information Security 2) directive sets stricter requirements for companies in sectors such as:
✅ Healthcare, energy, finance and digital infrastructure
✅ Government and public sector
✅ Suppliers in critical sectors

Key commitments:
🔹 Stricter cybersecurity measures (such as risk assessments and incident response)
🔹 Duty to report serious security incidents
🔹 Administrative accountability: boards are responsible for compliance

Why is phishing so dangerous? 🎣⚠

Phishing is a method in which cybercriminals impersonate trusted parties to deceive employees. This leads to:

❌ Data breaches and loss of company-sensitive information
❌ Malware infections that take down entire systems
❌ Loss of money due to fraud or extortion (e.g., CEO fraud)

💡 Did you know that 90% of all cyber attacks start with a phishing email?

Phishing Awareness Training: the key to a more secure organization 🔑

At ALTA-ICT, we offer Phishing Awareness Training to make employees resilient against digital threats.

What do employees learn?
✅ Recognizing suspicious emails 📩
✅ Preventing human error 🤔
✅ Safe handling of company data 🔐
✅ Responding to a phishing attack 🚀

Our training combines theory with realistic phishing simulations, so employees learn what attacks look like in a safe environment.

Why take action now? ⏳

The deadline for NIS2 compliance is fast approaching. Organizations that are not prepared are at risk of:
❌ High fines
❌ Reputational damage
❌ Operational disruptions

By focusing on awareness and training now, you minimize the risk of cyberattacks and comply with NIS2 regulations.

Don’t let phishing get a chance! 🚀

Want to make your organization more secure and NIS2 compliant? 📞 Contact us for a demo of our Phishing Awareness Training!

👉 Learn more about our training

🔐 Secure your business. Protect your people. Be prepared.

References

¹https://www.nctv.nl/onderwerpen/cer–en-nis2-richtlijnen/gevolgen-niet-tijdig-omzetten-nis2-en-cer-richtlijn-naar-nationale-wetgeving

About the author

My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace.

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