The audit clock is ticking.
In the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical engineering, can you afford to overlook a single detail when it comes to NIS2 compliance? The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and the next audit will put your Pharma organisation's preparedness to the ultimate test. Are you navigating these changes proactively and strategically?
For leaders and decision-makers within the pharmaceutical sector, the increasing complexity of cyber threats and regulatory requirements demands unwavering vigilance and absolute technical thoroughness. Achieving true NIS2 compliance goes beyond surface-level adherence; it requires a deep understanding of the nuances and a proactive approach to risk management.
As the next audit approaches, the question isn't just if you comply, but how thoroughly and how confidently you can demonstrate your readiness.
What is NIS2?
The NIS2 Directive is the updated EU cybersecurity directive that all Member States must adopt by 2024. It aims to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and establish a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU.
Building upon the 2016 NIS directive, NIS2 includes stricter security requirements, reporting obligations, and enforcement requirements for a broader scope of organizations.
The Directive places increasing pressure on your organisation’s technical and organisational structures by requiring the implementation of robust and demonstrable cybersecurity capabilities, including:
- Policy and architecture development, supported by systematic risk analysis
- Incident handling and reporting procedures
- Business continuity planning, such as backup management, disaster recovery, and crisis management
- Supply chain security, including the evaluation of cybersecurity practices of direct suppliers and service providers
- Security of network and information systems, covering acquisition, transformation, and maintenance
- Risk management and control policies, aligned with cyber risk governance frameworks
- Cyber hygiene practices and the promotion of a strong cybersecurity culture
- Use of cryptography and encryption for data protection
- Layered infrastructure and multi-factor authentication
- Secure communication channels for voice, video, and messaging
Want to understand how NIS2 affects your organisation’s compliance strategy,
and how it fits within your overall cybersecurity posture?
Let’s find out together.
Let’s find out together.
Explore our expert resources:
NIS2 Penalties Overview
Understand the real consequences of non-compliance. This PDF outlines the administrative measures, financial penalties, and executive liabilities introduced by the directive.
Get an overview of the potential penalties from NIS2 non-compliance
Whitepaper – Securing ICS/OT Cross-Zone Data Transfer
Discover best practices for safeguarding industrial control systems and data flows across network zones. A valuable read for organisations managing complex IT/OT environments.
