{"id":2107,"date":"2024-11-05T12:29:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-neu.astrum-it.de\/?p=1941"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:29:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:29:25","slug":"understanding-nis-2-strategies-to-strengthen-your-cybersecurity-in-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/en\/understanding-nis-2-strategies-to-strengthen-your-cybersecurity-in-the-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding NIS 2: Strategies to strengthen your cybersecurity in the digital age"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-xxl\">\n<div class=\"section row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 col-xl-8 col-xxl-7\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div id=\"attachment_292\" style=\"width: 476px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-292\" class=\" wp-image-292\" src=\"https:\/\/www-neu.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.astrum-it.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LFD9990.jpg 1321w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marcus Heinze, CIO ASTRUM IT<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Hello Marcus. Can you explain what NIS 2 is and why it is important for companies?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marcus Heinze:<\/strong>\u00a0NIS 2 stands for the EU&#8217;s revised Network and Information Security Directive, which aims to improve cyber security in Europe. It sets out extended requirements for companies, especially those that operate critical infrastructures. Compliance with this directive is not only required by law, but also protects companies from cyber attacks and strengthens the trust of customers and partners.<\/p>\n<div class=\"container-xxl\">\n<div class=\"section row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 col-xl-8 col-xxl-7\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p><strong>What specific challenges does NIS 2 pose for companies?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marcus Heinze<\/strong>: Companies must carry out a comprehensive risk analysis, develop security strategies and document compliance with the directive. They are also obliged to comply with reporting obligations and regularly check their IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities. This can be a major challenge for smaller companies in particular.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can ASTRUM IT help companies to overcome these challenges?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marcus Heinze<\/strong>: We offer our customers secure hosting and operate an information security system ourselves that has long been able to meet the requirements of NIS 2. This allows us to relieve our customers of many of the costs that arise and remain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the next steps for companies that want to prepare for NIS 2?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marcus Heinze:<\/strong>\u00a0The first step is to carry out an impact analysis. After that, companies should consider a NIS 2 check-in to assess their current security status. Finally, it is important to develop a clear plan for implementing the necessary measures and to continuously work on improving cyber security. One solution here is to outsource IT to secure hosting, as we offern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finally, is there anything else you would like to pass on to our readers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marcus Heinze:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes! The NIS 2 directive is a serious matter that should not be ignored. We recommend that all companies act proactively and deal with the requirements at an early stage. We are always available to answer questions or provide support!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to take your cyber security to the next level? Then contact us today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article\">\n<div id=\"section-1846--2\" class=\"anchor emphasized emphasized-grey position-relative article\">\n<div class=\"container-xxl\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-lg-9 col-xl-8 col-xxl-7\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div id=\"webform-submission-contact-paragraph-1846-form-ajax\" class=\"webform-ajax-form-wrapper\" data-effect=\"fade\" data-progress-type=\"throbber\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Marcus. 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