Industry groups cautioning companies of new European cyber security guidelines

TLDR:

• 63 industry organizations warn companies about new European cyber security guidelines.
• New guidelines will hold companies responsible for their own digital security and the whole supply chain.

Thousands of companies are at risk of losing clients and income due to unfamiliarity with new European cybersecurity guidelines. The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) will be implemented in October, making companies responsible for their digital security and supply chain. Coen van den Berg of Samen Digitaal Veilig warned that over 50,000 Dutch companies will be affected, but only a small minority are aware of the new demands. Companies that do business with other European countries, especially Germany, need to be prepared to follow the guidelines to avoid losing clients. Industry groups are urging companies to join the Digitally Safe Together platform to improve their digital security and comply with the new regulations.