Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Key Points:
- NIS2 is a directive aimed at upgrading cybersecurity in EU businesses and their suppliers
- Organizations using SaaS applications must adhere to NIS2 requirements for security
In 2023, the European Union passed NIS2, an updated directive focusing on enhancing cybersecurity in essential industries and their suppliers. NIS2 aims to address shortcomings of the original NIS directive from 2016. The directive emphasizes the need to secure SaaS applications, among other cloud components, with specific measures outlined in Article 21. Organizations must take appropriate technical, operational, and organizational measures to manage risks and prevent incidents. SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) platforms can help organizations secure their SaaS stack and comply with NIS2.
SaaS applications have expansive attack surfaces due to misconfigurations, unauthorized sharing, and other vulnerabilities. Threat actors can exploit these weaknesses to breach security. SSPM solutions reduce the attack surface by monitoring applications for misconfigurations, detecting third-party integrations, and enhancing identity security. Compliance with NIS2 is essential for organizations in the EU, and using SSPM is a necessary step in protecting SaaS applications and avoiding penalties.
Overall, organizations subject to NIS2 must implement industry-accepted security measures to manage risk in their SaaS stack. Failure to comply could result in fines and compromised security. SSPM offers a comprehensive solution for securing SaaS applications and complying with the directive, reducing the overall risk and improving security posture.
