NIS2 Directive compliance refers to adherence with the cybersecurity requirements set forth in the EU Directive (EU) 2022/2555, commonly known as the NIS2 Directive. As the successor to the original NIS Directive, NIS2 establishes baseline cybersecurity and risk management standards for essential and important entities across the EU, including operators in energy, transport, water, health, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure.
NIS2 expands the scope and enforcement mechanisms of the original NIS Directive to improve cybersecurity resilience and incident preparedness across the EU. It applies to both public and private entities that provide essential or important services, with an emphasis on risk-based controls, supply chain security, and incident response readiness.
To comply with NIS2, organizations must implement and document:
Non-compliance with NIS2 can result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. The directive also introduces executive accountability for cybersecurity governance, making implementation a board-level concern.
Xona helps organizations meet NIS2 access control requirements by enforcing secure, auditable remote access to critical systems without relying on VPNs or shared credentials. The platform supports:
By enabling identity-based access to operational technology (OT) and IT assets, Xona helps organizations demonstrate technical control over remote and privileged access, key compliance areas under NIS2 Articles 21 and 23.
In addition, Xona’s audit trails and real-time oversight features support incident response and executive accountability requirements outlined in the directive.