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NIS2. Network and information security for essential and important entities Competent Authority: ACN - National Cybersecurity Agency. Deadline: October 17, 2024

Last updated: 13/03/2026

Key Points

  • Cybersecurity risk management
  • Technical and organizational measures (ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Incident reporting within 24h (early warning) and 72h (full report)
  • Supply chain security
  • Continuous staff training
  • Crisis exercises at least annually

What is NIS2 and how does it apply to Professional Services?

NIS2. Network and information security for essential and important entities Competent Authority: ACN - National Cybersecurity Agency. Legal Basis: EU Directive 2022/2555 - Legislative Decree 138/2024. Deadline: October 17, 2024

Who in the Professional Services sector must comply with NIS2?

NIS2. Law firms, consultancies, accountants and auditors 5-200 employees. For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Professional Services sector, NIS2 compliance requires specific attention to: Key Requirements: Cybersecurity risk management; Technical and organizational measures (ISO 27001, NIST); Incident reporting within 24h (early warning) and 72h (full report).

Penalties for non-compliance with NIS2

Penalties: Up to €10M or 2% of annual turnover. Important: The NIS2 compliance deadline is approaching. Do not wait to start your assessment.

How to start your NIS2 compliance journey

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  • For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Professional Services sector, NIS2 compliance requires specific attention to:
  • Best Practices: ACN - National Cybersecurity Agency. Deadline: October 17, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

NIS2 Key Requirements
Cybersecurity risk management; Technical and organizational measures (ISO 27001, NIST); Incident reporting within 24h (early warning) and 72h (full report); Supply chain security; Continuous staff training; Crisis exercises at least annually
NIS2 Penalties
Up to €10M or 2% of annual turnover
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