The NIS 2 directive, aimed at reinforcing the cybersecurity of thousands of French administrations and businesses, comes into force today. The bill for its transposition into national law has been presented to the Council of Ministers and will shortly be debated in Parliament. This directive extends the number of entities concerned, now including some 15,000 structures in France, and increases the requirements for securing information systems.
Vincent Strubel, Director General of Anssi, announced a three-year period for regulated entities to comply with the new obligations, while stressing the importance of starting now. Obligations include conducting risk analyses, reporting security incidents to Anssi, strengthening the resilience of IT systems, and promoting a culture of cybersecurity within organizations. Significant financial penalties are provided for in the event of non-compliance.
With increasing waves of cyber-attacks potentially threatening the survival of businesses, the arrival of NIS 2 must be seized as an opportunity to strengthen their robustness. Solution providers and editors are ready to support organizations in this transition, offering services and technologies to enhance their resilience. So, while October 17 may seem a symbolic date, it marks the beginning of a new era of vigilance and proactivity in cybersecurity.
Credits : Le Monde Informatique
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