--- title: Simplify your path to NIS 2 compliance description: The Acronis Cyber Platform integrates cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management to simplify risk management and guarantee incident readiness for your business. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/business-compliance-with-nis-2/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-11 --- [en](https://www.acronis.com/en/) Cyber Platform # Simplify your path to NIS 2 compliance Meet the core NIS 2 requirements with a single platform. Talk to a cybersecurity expert First Name Last Name Phone Example: 043 012 345 Email Company I agree to the Acronis [Terms of Service](https://www.acronis.com/en/legal/) and [Privacy Statement](https://www.acronis.com/en/company/privacy/) Schedule your consultation Protected by reCAPTCHA. [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) apply. Google Recaptcha ## The Acronis Cyber Platform integrates cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management to simplify risk management and guarantee incident readiness for your business. NIS 2 is complex and evolving, but you can’t just ignore it. Implementation remains uneven across the EU, but enforcement is already active in some countries. The European Commission has proposed additional changes that could reshape compliance. And NIS 2 requirements can and do vary by country. Organizations should approach NIS 2 with a practical, evidence-driven strategy that they can adapt country by country. ## NIS 2 affects many organizations, but obligations and enforcement vary by country NIS 2 expanded the EU cybersecurity framework by widening scope, tightening governance expectations and accelerating incident reporting. Many medium and large entities in covered sectors are in scope, and some organizations may be covered regardless of size depending on sector and national implementation. Because NIS 2 is a directive and not a regulation, each member state implements it through national law, which means registration rules, supervisory expectations and enforcement readiness can differ significantly from one country to another. * [NIS 2: A guide to Europe’s confusing yet powerful directive White paper, PDF 1.1 MB](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/nis-2-a-guide-to-navigating-europes-confusing-yet-powerful-directive/ "NIS 2: A guide to Europe’s confusing yet powerful directive") * [Is your business ready for NIS 2 compliance?White paper, PDF 1.6 MB](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/nis-2-briefing-for-businesses/ "Is your business ready for NIS 2 compliance?") ![Image 2: NIS 2 affects many organizations, but obligations and enforcement vary by country](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/dc32dd071da09dbab1090db3ea3a1995.png) ## Industries and scope NIS 2 scope can include the following sectors, depending on the country and national laws, among others: ### Energy ### Transport ### Health ### Banking ### Financial services ### Digital infrastructure ### Digital services ### Public administration ### Water ### Waste management ### Chemicals ### Manufacturing ### Food ### Postal services ## New requirements and key obligations Policy changes in version 3.3 of the directive include: * Risk-management measures across areas such as incident handling, business continuity, supply chain security, vulnerability handling, asset management and cryptography. * Management accountability and governance expectations that put cyber protection on the leadership agenda. * Strict incident reporting timelines, including early warning within 24 hours, incident notification within 72 hours and a final report within one month. * More rigorous supply chain scrutiny, with growing expectations to demonstrate controls to customers, contractors and regulators. * Country-specific registration, supervisory and reporting mechanics that organizations must track in parallel when operating across borders. ## What could change Based on amendments proposed by the European Commission, organizations should keep watch for several possible changes to the directive. * The European Commission has proposed amendments linked to the EU Cybersecurity Act that could further harmonize technical and methodological requirements across member states. * The proposal would introduce more structured ransomware reporting and strengthen support for cross-border supervision. * It also points toward certification as a future way to demonstrate compliance more efficiently and includes downstream implications for post-quantum cryptography planning. ## How Acronis helps Acronis supports organizations in operationalizing NIS 2aligned risk management with a natively integrated cyber resilience platform that combines cybersecurity, data protection and endpoint management in a single point of control. Functions include: * Backup and recovery * Anti-ransomware * Endpoint protection * Endpoint detection and response (EDR) * Vulnerability assessment * Patch management * Centralized visibility ![Image 3: BUILD CYBER RESILIENCE FOR NIS 2 COMPLIANCE WITH ACRONIS CYBER PLATFORM](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/2f132a1562ebe7838ed5e89eff10abbd.png) Watch a brief demo of the Acronis Cyber Platform to understand how… 9:46 [Watch a brief demo of the Acronis Cyber Platform to understand how businesses use it to build cyber resilience by combining AI-powered defenses against modern cyberthreats with fast, secure recovery from attacks that do succeed. The demo illustrates how Acronis helps businesses to support NIS 2 compliance with the most secure backup integrated with advanced endpoint protection technologies like EDR. (9:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_6fGNZxQnw) An integrated approach helps organizations reduce incident impact, strengthen operational continuity and maintain the evidence required for evolving compliance obligations. ## The Acronis Cyber Platform aligns with eight core NIS 2 requirements on a single platform ### Advanced security solutions Advanced security solutions * AI- and ML-based behavioral exploit prevention * Endpoint detection and response (EDR) * Anti-malware and anti-ransomware * Security configuration management * Patch management * Device control ![Image 4: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/eebb1d6ecbffd6a051db2152209d1704.png) ### Incident response Incident response * Backup integration * Forensic backups * One-click recovery * Self-recovery * Rapid rollback of attacks * Disaster recovery integration * Rapid incident prioritization * Incident analysis * Workload remediation with isolation * Remote access for investigation ![Image 5: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/ee02353ea80d7307a0f4edac3c035f8d.png) ### Audits and assessments Audits and assessments * Vulnerability assessments * Software and hardware inventory * Unprotected endpoint discovery * Content discovery * Data classification ![Image 6: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/daaf45331dbbebf373322a770e8c880b.png) ### Leadership and governance Leadership and governance * Centralized policy management * Role-based management * Information-rich, centralized dashboard * Schedulable reporting ![Image 7: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/5157e0ec3fc131db91be8b14388d1a7d.png) ### Cloud security Cloud security * Highly secure Acronis data centers with support for EU data sovereignty requirements. ![Image 8: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d46f7eab41f07b32da328a864f4a7673.png) ### Specialized cybersecurity staff Specialized cybersecurity staff * Provisioning via a single agent and management console for fast cybersecurity staff onboarding and efficient ongoing operations. ![Image 9: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/544a92ac07fead83000378ce925225fc.png) ### Encryption for data at rest and in transit Encryption for data at rest and in transit * Encryption of backup archives and disaster recovery application and data replicas in transit and at rest in secure Acronis data centers. ![Image 10: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7967aef9b212da48f293ca8c50ac7729.png) ### Network security Network security * URL filtering ![Image 11: Acronis](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/5faaafd540b3b8fd24781fbaae1678db.png) ## 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Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the deadline for NIS 2 compliance? As of March 2026, transposition remained uneven across the EU, so organizations should track the national law, registration requirements and supervisory expectations in every country where they operate. ### Who needs to comply with the NIS 2 directive? NIS 2 applies broadly to entities designated as essential and important in covered sectors. Many medium and large organizations are in scope, and some entities may be covered regardless of size depending on their sector or national law. A country-by-country scope assessment is the safest approach. ### What are the incident reporting requirements under NIS 2? NIS 2 can require an early warning within 24 hours, incident notification within 72 hours and a final report within one month. Exact mechanics may vary under national implementation, so organizations should prepare playbooks and evidence capture processes in advance. ### What penalties does NIS 2 impose for noncompliance? NIS 2 can expose Essential entities to fines of up to at least €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher, and Important entities to up to at least €7 million or 1.4%, whichever is higher. National authorities may also impose remediation orders, heightened supervision and other operational consequences. ### What are the main objectives of the NIS 2 directive? NIS 2 aims to raise cybersecurity maturity, reduce fragmentation, improve incident reporting and cross-border cooperation, and strengthen operational resilience across critical and important sectors. Product help In case you have any difficulties, product materials can be found in our [Knowledge Base](https://kb.acronis.com/acronis-cyber-protect-16). You can also post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/protect/17/) to find the appropriate support contact.