Understanding the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS 2): Enhancing Cybersecurity Across Europe

**NIS 2** is the EU's updated cybersecurity directive that broadens sector coverage (e.g., healthcare, digital infrastructure, public administration), enforces stricter risk management and 24-hour incident reporting, increases executive accountability, and introduces significant penalties; the report also outlines how Brandefense's threat intelligence, monitoring, supply-chain risk, vulnerability management, and compliance support help organizations meet these requirements.