The NIS2 (Network and Information Systems) Directive is an important step in improving cybersecurity in Europe. However, its implementation in the Dutch Cyber Security Act (Cbw) is taking longer than expected. What does this mean for companies now? Here are the main points:
๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐๐ฒ๐
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- ๐ Original deadline missed: The Netherlands missed the Oct. 17, 2024 deadline for transposing the NIS2 directive into national law.
- ๐ Complex and extensive process: The delay is due to the complexity of the process and the diligence required to properly implement this law.
- ๐ Expected implementation: The Cybersecurity Act is not expected to take effect until the third quarter of 2025.
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๐ช๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ท๐ณ?
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- ๐ผ Ob ligations for businesses: For essential and key industries, the obligations do not take effect until the Cybersecurity Act takes effect.
- ๐ Temporary situation: Until then, the rights and obligations under the current Network and Information Systems Security Act (Wbni) remain in effect.
- ๐ Registration postponed: Although registration is recommended by Oct. 17, 2024, it is not mandatory until the new law officially takes effect.
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๐๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ด! ๐
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- ๐ข Central government opinion: Companies are being urged by the government to take action now and not wait for the law to take effect.
- โ ๏ธ Risks Are Already There: Cyber threats are real, and companies are already at risk. Taking precautions can prevent costly incidents.
- โณ Time for action: Implementing NIS2 measures requires time and attention. Consider measures such as:
- ๐ก Duty of care for securing systems
- ๐ฅ Establishing cybersecurity protocols
- ๐ Increase awareness among employees
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๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ท๐ณ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ป๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด? ๐ค
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- If your organization belongs to one of the essential or important sectors, it is crucial to ensure that you are NIS2-ready.
- ๐ฅ Need help? Feel free to get in touch! We can help you prepare your organization for the new legislation and its obligations.
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๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ฒ
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Although the NIS2 directive has not yet been transposed into national law, it is wise to take action now. Cyber threats donโt wait, and your organization must be ready to address these risks! ๐ช Note: An incident can happen just like that. So donโt wait any longer and make sure your organization is prepared. โ
