The newly updated NIS2 Directive marks a significant turning point in Europe’s fight against cybercrime. When organisations adhere to these regulations, they can reduce the risk of data leaks, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure the security of critical IT systems. Failure to comply, however, can lead to devastating financial penalties. Considering what’s at stake, ensuring NIS2 compliance is a key priority. But what changes must organisations make before the deadline arrives on 17th October 2024? And where does a modern cloud Identity platform come into play? In this post, we delve into five critical requirements outlined by regulators and explore how Okta solutions help meet them. NIS2 Requirement #1: Apply stronger risk management Every day, we hear reports of new attacks outwitting security professionals and inflicting massive damages to IT infrastructure. To proactively mitigate these threats, NIS2 urges that all organisations within Member States implement stronger cybersecurity risk management and.
