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July 06, 2025
“We should have started much earlier.” – NIS2 and SMEs
We often hear this from SMBs who are suddenly faced with NIS2 requirements.
Many business owners think #NIS2 is only for large companies. Until a major client suddenly states that they need to be compliant.
So what? Then it has to be quick. When in fact you just want to keep the calm to get it right.
What many companies forget
If your client is NIS2-compliant, they also expect their suppliers to get the basics right.
That foundation? That is a modern workplace that automatically complies with NIS2 principles:
✅ Secure access to data (think Zero Trust)
✅ Clearly laid out rights and roles (prevent shadow IT)
✅ Structural backups and incident response
✅ Support for risk analysis and policy
“How far along are you guys with NIS2, anyway?”
Recently we asked this on LinkedIn, and this was the result¹:
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✅ We are already done – 7%
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🚶 We just started – 27%
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⏳ We have yet to begin – 20%
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🤷 No idea, honestly – 47%
Almost half don’t know where they stand, and that makes sense. It’s not a daily topic of conversation, and you already have enough on your plate.
NIS2 doesn’t have to be a headache
At ALTA-ICT B.V. we help SME’ers daily to put this basis in order. Not only technically, but also with the steps needed to become demonstrably NIS2 compliant, in a way that suits your business.
Consider:
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Working safely and easily with Microsoft 365
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Overview of who has access to what
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Backup and recovery if things really go wrong
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Structure and peace in your IT without hassle
Recognizable?
Let us know 👇 or easily schedule a no-obligation appointment via alta-ict.co.uk/appointment-making.
Together, we’ll make sure you don’t stress when a customer asks:
“Are you NIS2 compliant?”
Reference
¹ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/altaict_mkb-nis2-msp-activity-7342931147745619973-hxJt
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