Use technologies from Microsoft Azure to manage NIS2 compliance.
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What is NIS2?
In order to handle changing cyberthreats and manage regulatory requirements and their effects on compliance strategies, enterprises must have strong cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity legislation like the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) provides a baseline to reduce cyberthreats and improve cybersecurity. Since October 18, 2024, companies must follow NIS2 laws. Utilizing the right cloud solutions can be essential for achieving NIS2 compliance in light of stricter regulations, enhanced reporting requirements, and more severe consequences.
NIS2 Directive
Organizations may efficiently achieve cybersecurity compliance obligations by navigating the regulatory landscape with the support of a comprehensive range of security products and services. With features like compliance management and sophisticated cyberthreat prevention, Microsoft Azure gives users the confidence and agility they need to successfully negotiate the intricacies of Network and Information Security Directive 2. This blog post will discuss some of the ways Azure can assist you in fulfilling the essential NIS2 standards.
Using Azure, provide a solid basis for cybersecurity compliance
The NIS2 Directive improves on the 2016 NIS Directive by adding tougher security criteria and expanding its focus to other businesses. Network and Information Security Directive 2‘s essential features and needs include incident management, supply chain security, risk assessments, and business recovery plans. In order to help you better detect and respond to cyber threats, Microsoft Azure provides a suite of integrated tools and services for protecting your digital environment.
With centralized management and ongoing monitoring, you can control cyberthreats and get visibility
- A single management layer is offered by Azure Resource Manager for Azure resource management, while Microsoft Azure Arc expands Azure management and resources across multicloud and hybrid settings. When combined, they make it possible to implement uniform security guidelines for all IT infrastructures. They make it possible for centralized management and ongoing resource monitoring. In order to offer comprehensive incident response, real-time threat detection, and advanced threat protection, Azure Arc infrastructure services interact with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel. In addition to supporting Azure Policy for automatic compliance enforcement, Azure Arc infrastructure resources provide for a consistent approach to Network and Information Security Directive 2 across on-premises, multicloud, and edge environments.
- In order to give actionable insights and warnings for the complete IT environment, Microsoft Azure Monitor offers end-to-end monitoring and analytics throughout Azure. Azure Monitor enables enterprises to quickly identify, diagnose, and address security events by providing real-time network, application, and infrastructure monitoring. Azure Monitor helps enterprises maintain a strong security posture and comply with regulatory standards by supporting the monitoring and reporting requirements of Network and Information Security Directive 2 through its combination with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.
Conduct thorough compliance audits and enforcements throughout Azure
Your whole Azure infrastructure can be audited and compliance enforced with Microsoft Azure Policy. In order to help resources satisfy security and regulatory standards, it enables businesses to create, implement, and automate policies. Azure Policy offers a complete security posture management solution by integrating with other Azure security services, providing thorough reporting, and continuously monitoring compliance. This enables businesses to swiftly resolve security flaws, comply with NIS2 standards, and defend vital infrastructure against online attacks.
For the security requirements of your company, implement best practices
With the help of Microsoft Azure Essentials, businesses can improve the performance, security, and dependability of their cloud and AI investments. It boosts Azure investments’ performance by providing suggestions for creating dependable and secure workloads. To create a comprehensive security strategy that adapts to the demands of the company and the regulatory environment, Azure Essentials integrates best practices and guidelines from the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, the Azure Well-Architected Framework, and FinOps. This includes planning, managing, governing, and improving current workloads on Azure as well as deploying new projects.
The goal of regulatory landscape preparation is to create a robust and all-encompassing cybersecurity infrastructure that can adjust to changing and sophisticated cyberthreats. Apart from Microsoft Azure products, Microsoft Security solutions offer a comprehensive method for developing compliance plans. Threat investigation and response are streamlined throughout your digital ecosystem by tools including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence. Discover how Microsoft Security solutions can assist you in navigating Network and Information Security Directive 2.
Create a thorough cybersecurity infrastructure
NIS2 compliance shaping entails more than just meeting regulations; it also entails building a strong cybersecurity foundation that can adapt to the rapidly changing cyberthreat environment. Microsoft Azure provides the framework for successful compliance plans and protects your company from online threats.
Microsoft Azure can help you strengthen your digital security, streamline compliance management, and get your business ready for future cyberattacks by integrating your compliance strategy. In a globalized society, everyone can contribute to the creation of a safe online space for its community to safeguard operations, build consumer trust, and improve security posture.
