How NIS2 also affects your organisation
Do you think your organisation is exempt from the NIS2 directive? You may not see your organisation as ‘essential’ or ‘important’ according to the rules. Yet this directive may be closer than you think. Why? It’s all about the impact you have on your partners’ security. Companies that do need to comply with NIS2 should only do business with partners and suppliers that have their cybersecurity thoroughly in order. Is that a challenge? Certainly. But above all, see it as an opportunity to protect your organisation as well. And to be a reliable partner for others.
Thanks to this directive, it creates a chain reaction, making everyone commit to basic security. Whether you belong to NIS2 or not: cybersecurity is a joint responsibility. And by investing in it now, you will remain attractive to work with in the future.
Basic security: more straightforward than you think
Cybersecurity may seem complicated, but the basics don’t have to be. You don’t need a big team or overpriced tools to be well protected. What you do need is a well-thought-out plan. Some basic measures are:
- Strong passwords
A simple step, but oh so important. Make sure you have unique, strong passwords and renew them regularly. A password manager such as Bitwarden is the ideal solution for this. - Multi-factor authenticatie (MFA)
Add an extra layer of security with MFA. This way, malicious people cannot just enter, even with a password. - Monitoring
Keep an active eye on your systems. By detecting suspicious activity quickly, you can intervene before anything goes wrong. - Secured Active Directory
Setting up Active Directory properly is essential. With limited management and a strong password policy, you ensure that only the right people have access to sensitive data. - Network security
Commit to strong network security with firewalls and segmentation. This prevents threats from spreading and keeps you in control of your network.
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With these measures, you not only protect your own systems, but also build trust with your partners. Because when they know that you take cybersecurity seriously, it strengthens your cooperation. And that is worth its weight in gold in these times.
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