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NIS-2 (Network and Information Security)
Directive 2022/2555 of European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022. Second directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union. Entered into force in Germany on 6 December 2025 as the "NIS-2 Implementation Act".
NIS-2 Foundation
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With the NIS-2 Implementation Act coming into force in Germany, information security is moving further into the spotlight. The requirements for affected companies – i.e. obligations and measures to be implemented – are highly diverse.
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Helpful Links
| Category | Short Description / Title | Publisher | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directive | NIS-2 Directive | European Union | EN |
| Legal Text | NIS-2 Implementation Act | Federal Republic of Germany | DE |
| Portal | BSI-Portal - Zentrale Anlaufstelle für Cybersicherheit | Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) | DE |
| Article (by KnowledgeRiver) | Die NIS2-Richtlinie verständlich erklärt | Institute of Certified Public Accountants (IDW) | DE |
| Article (by KnowledgeRiver) | NIS2-Richtlinie verständlich erklärt | Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses | DE |
| Reports & Analyses | Die Lage der IT-Sicherheit in Deutschland 2025 | Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) | DE |
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