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EU CYBERSECURITY DIRECTIVE

Achieve NIS2 compliance with Microsoft insights and solutions

The European Union (EU) Network and Information Security 2 Directive (NIS2 Directive) expands cybersecurity obligations for EMEA organisations across critical sectors. Microsoft is here to help accelerate your compliance journey and build lasting resilience with our NIS2 research report and NIS2 cybersecurity blog.
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MICROSOFT NIS2 LEADERSHIP

Global scale and proven expertise for NIS2 compliance

With a broad global cloud footprint and leadership in security, Microsoft can provide the infrastructure, tools, and expertise organisations need to achieve NIS2 compliance and enhance their security posture.
NIS2 RESOURCES

Explore Microsoft’s compliance insights and solutions

From in-depth research to actionable guidance, Microsoft’s NIS2 resources help empower organisations to meet compliance requirements and strengthen cybersecurity resilience.
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NIS2 cybersecurity blog: strategies for compliance

Explore actionable insights from Microsoft experts on meeting NIS2 requirements and improving security resilience across EMEA.
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Microsoft Sentinel: centralized NIS2 threat monitoring

Aggregate and analyze security data across your environment to meet NIS2 monitoring and incident response obligations.
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud: proactive risk management

Gain advanced cyberthreat detection, automated response, and compliance tracking aligned with NIS2 requirements.
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Frequently asked questions

  • The NIS2 Directive is an EMEA cybersecurity regulation that expands the original NIS Directive to strengthen security requirements across essential and important sectors. It applies to organisations in critical industries—such as energy, transport, healthcare, financial services, and digital infrastructure—operating in the EU. NIS2 mandates robust cybersecurity measures, incident reporting within strict timelines, and governance oversight at the executive level. Failure to comply can lead to significant penalties. Microsoft helps organisations interpret these requirements and implement solutions to meet them effectively.
  • Microsoft offers a combination of research insights, compliance frameworks, and security technologies designed to help organisations meet NIS2 requirements. Our NIS2 research report, developed with IDC, provides a clear view of EMEA readiness and practical steps for compliance. Solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager support critical areas including cyberthreat monitoring, risk management, and governance. We also provide direct engagement through our experts to assess readiness and build a tailored compliance roadmap.
  • Microsoft provides an integrated suite of security and compliance tools to help manage NIS2 obligations. Microsoft Sentinel centralizes cyberthreat data and enables proactive incident response. Microsoft Defender for Cloud delivers advanced cyberthreat protection and vulnerability management. Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers a dedicated NIS2 assessment template to track compliance status, document evidence, and support audit readiness. Together, these tools help reduce risk, increase transparency, and improve resilience while meeting regulatory requirements.

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