Navigating the NIS2 Directive with SolarWinds

The NIS2 Directive will be a significant step forward in the European Union’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity across the Union. It lays down measures for a high common level of cybersecurity, which companies in scope must adhere to. In this blog post, we’ll explore the NIS2 Directive and how SolarWinds products can help your organization meet their NIS2 goals.

Understanding the NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 Directive, officially known as Directive (EU) 2022/2555, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on December 14, 2022 and is required to be implemented by EU Member States into national law by 18 October 2024. It requires Member States to adopt national cybersecurity strategies described further in the Directive and designate competent authorities for cybersecurity. The Directive also includes cybersecurity risk-management measures and reporting obligations for designated entities. A detailed overview of the requirements of NIS2 has been set out in our previous blog here.

How SolarWinds Can Help

SolarWinds offers a suite of products that can help your organization with its goals when preparing for the NIS2 Directive, in areas such as Risk Management, Incident Management, Reporting Obligations, Access Control & Authentication requirements of the Directive.

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) is a powerful tool that can enhance your organization’s incident handling capabilities to assist your NIS2 preparation. SEM provides real-time event correlation and security analytics, enabling you to detect and respond to security incidents promptly. With SEM, you can automate compliance reports, allowing you to make the right incident response decision.

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM)

The NIS2 Directive emphasizes the importance of access control to minimize cyber risks. SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) enables you to manage and audit user access rights across your IT infrastructure from a single console. With ARM, you can quickly identify who has access to what in your environment and when they accessed it, helping you maintain control over sensitive data.

SolarWinds Patch Manager

The NIS2 Directive requires organizations to implement robust security measures, including regular software updates. SolarWinds Patch Manager can simplify your patch management process. It automates the process of patching for Microsoft servers, workstations, and third-party applications, helping you keep your systems up-to-date and secure.

Solutions Built to Make Compliance Simple

The NIS2 Directive represents a significant update to the EU’s approach to cybersecurity. While it presents new challenges for organizations, solutions like SolarWinds SEM, ARM, and Patch Manager can be useful tools to help you with your NIS2 goals. With these tools, you can enhance your organization's cybersecurity measures, offering an effective approach to meeting the evolving demands of regulations such as the NIS2 Directive while also improving the agility, and flexibility of your security and compliance teams.