NIS2 in a Nutshell: Does Your Company Need to Prepare?
UncategorizedNIS2 in a Nutshell: Does Your Company Need to Prepare?
A Complete Guide to EU Compliance and Cybersecurity Requirements
If you’re running a business in the EU, you’ve probably heard about NIS2—but what does it actually mean for you? Is it just another regulation for big corporations, or should your company be paying attention? The truth is, NIS2 affects far more businesses than its predecessor, and the deadline for compliance is already here. Here’s what you need to know.
Your NIS2 Compliance Journey
What is NIS2?
The Network and Information Systems Directive 2022/255 (NIS2) is an EU-wide legislation that significantly tightens cybersecurity requirements across a broad range of industries. It replaced the original NIS Directive (NIS1) as of 18 October 2024, and EU Member States have been implementing it into national law throughout 2025-2026.
Think of it as the EU’s way of saying: „Cyber threats have evolved, and so must our defenses.” Unlike its predecessor, NIS2 casts a much wider net, capturing medium-sized enterprises across sectors you might not expect.
Does NIS2 Apply to Your Company?
Here’s where it gets personal. Your company may be in scope if:
- 1. You operate in a covered sector: Energy, Transport, Banking, Healthcare, Digital Infrastructure, and more.
- 2. You meet the size thresholds: 50+ employees OR €10M+ annual turnover.
- 3. You’re part of the supply chain: Even if not directly regulated, larger partners will flow requirements down to you.
Key Benefits at a Glance
Avoid Fines Up to €10M
Non-compliance can lead to severe financial penalties. Our vCISO service ensures you meet all technical and organizational requirements, mitigating this risk.
Protect Management from Liability
NIS2 holds senior management personally responsible. We provide the oversight, training, and documentation to shield your leadership.
Audit-Ready Reports
Get automated, monthly reports with incident logs, vulnerability status, and 24/7 monitoring evidence, ready for any auditor or supervisory body.
Official Resources & Comparisons
ROCyber vs. Alternatives: The NIS2-Ready Choice
*Prices are indicative. Contact us for a risk-based quote.
| Criteria | ROCyber vCISO-as-a-Service | CrowdStrike / SentinelOne | Microsoft / Cloud Native | Arctic Wolf / Sophos MDR | Wazuh (Open Source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Transparent, risk-based subscription | Complex, modular, add-ons | Pay-as-you-go (data ingestion) | Premium + add-ons | „Free” + infra & your time |
| Cost for 25 Users | Risk-adjusted: ~€450–800/mo | ~€2,100–6,200/mo (tools only) | ~€1,500–4,000/mo (no SOC) | ~€2,300–5,000/mo | ~€500–1,200/mo (server + your time) |
| 24/7 SOC Included | YES (Huntress SOC) | Only in most expensive MDR | You build it | YES | You are the SOC |
| Avg. Incident Response Time | 8 minutes | 30-60 minutes | Depends on your staff | ~30 minutes | Depends on you |
| Min. # of Users | 5 | 50-300 | 1 | Typically 50-100 | 1 |
| Audit-Ready NIS2/DORA Reports | Automated, monthly | Manual / extra cost | Manual | Partial / extra cost | You build them |
How ROCyber Solutions Helps You Comply
Determine Applicability
We conduct a thorough scoping assessment based on your sector, size, and activities to confirm if NIS2 applies to you.
Perform Gap Analysis
We compare your current security measures against NIS2 requirements. If you have ISO 27001, you’re likely 70-80% there.
Implement & Maintain
Deploy necessary measures with Huntress EDR/SIEM, Action1 patch management, and maintain compliance evidence.
Our Fair-Pricing Risk Calculator
Step 1
We analyze your company: size, industry, regulations, and current security state.
Step 2
Algorithm calculates your risk score (15+ factors).
Step 3
We match you with the optimal package (Starter, Professional, Enterprise).
Step 4
You receive a transparent, competitive price.
Ready for a Fair-Price vCISO-as-a-Service?
Don’t overpay for tools you can’t manage. Don’t risk being unprotected at 3 AM. Choose a model that works—and pays for itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. NIS2 casts a much wider net. It now covers medium-sized enterprises (50+ employees) in many sectors, including food, manufacturing, and digital providers. If you’re in the supply chain of a larger company, you will also be impacted.
Fines are substantial. Essential entities face up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover. Important entities face up to €7 million or 1.4% of global turnover. Management can also be held personally liable.
ROCyber acts as your virtual CISO. We provide the strategic oversight, implement the required technical measures (EDR, SIEM), manage 24/7 incident monitoring and response, and deliver the audit-ready reports NIS2 demands—all at a fraction of the cost of an in-house team.
5 users. Unlike competitors who require 50-300 endpoints, we are accessible to small and medium businesses. We scale with you.
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