What Is NIS2 — and How Has It Changed?
NIS2 is the European Union’s updated cybersecurity directive, designed to strengthen the resilience of essential services across member states. It replaces the original NIS Directive (NIS1), which was introduced in 2018.
While NIS1 focused on a limited number of sectors with basic cybersecurity obligations, NIS2 introduces stricter rules, tougher penalties, and a much broader scope — including physical security measures like access control, fire systems, and CCTV.
Although the EU directive came into force in October 2024, Ireland’s national implementation is currently being finalised. Businesses operating in critical infrastructure must prepare now to avoid falling behind.
NIS1 vs NIS2 at a Glance
NIS1 (2018)
Limited to key sectors (e.g. energy, transport)
Basic cybersecurity controls
Annual reporting of incidents
National-level enforcement
Light penalties
Physical security not prioritised.
NIS2 (2024)
Applies to a wider range of sectors including digital services, health, public administration
Requires detailed risk management and incident response procedures
24-hour reporting obligation for major incidents
Harmonised rules across the EU with cross-border cooperation
Fines up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover
Includes physical infrastructure, access control, and environmental security.
Does NIS2 Apply to You?
NIS2 applies to medium and large businesses in key sectors that are essential to the economy and society. In general, this means companies with more than 50 employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet above €10 million.
Micro and small enterprises are typically excluded, unless they are deemed critical due to sectoral importance (e.g. providing core infrastructure services or operating in high-risk areas like energy or digital services).
If you operate in any of the sectors below and meet the size criteria, it’s highly likely your business will fall under NIS2.
Essential Entities:
Energy providers (electricity, oil, gas, hydrogen)
Transport (air, rail, road, maritime)
Healthcare services and medical manufacturing
Water supply and wastewater
Banking & financial markets
Public administration bodies
Digital infrastructure providers (IXPs, DNS, cloud)
Important Entities:
Postal and courier services
Waste management
Food production & distribution
Manufacturers of critical products (electronics, medical devices, chemicals)
Digital platforms (marketplaces, search engines, social media)
Managed IT and cybersecurity service providers
Why Act Now?
Directors can be held personally liable.
Non-compliance fines up to €10 million.
Irish law expected Q4 2025—enforcement and audits follow quickly.
Early action costs less than last-minute retrofits.
How We Help With NIS2 Compliance
CCTV & AI Analytics
We provide real-time surveillance with AI-powered analytics, ensuring early threat detection, video retention, and secure audit trails — all vital under NIS2 incident response requirements.
Access Control & Identity
We implement scalable access control systems that restrict unauthorised entry, log events, and integrate with HR and IT systems. These controls support NIS2’s requirement for securing critical systems and infrastructure.
Intrusion & Alarm Systems
We design intrusion systems with 24/7 alerting capabilities, verified signalling, and remote monitoring — helping you demonstrate proactive threat response and continuity planning.
Fire Alarms & Emergency Lighting
Our PSA-certified engineers deliver fire and lighting systems to IS 3218 and IS 3217 standards — satisfying NIS2’s physical safety and environmental resilience obligations.
Documentation & Audit Support
We provide detailed documentation — system schematics, service logs, incident data, and test reports — to support NIS2-required record-keeping and demonstrate compliance during audits.
Our 5-Step Compliance Process
Step 1
Assessment
Gap analysis & NIS2 readiness score.
Step 2
Design
Bespoke security architecture for your site.
Step 3
Installation
Certified engineers, minimal disruption.
Step 4
Monitoring & Maintenance
24/7 SOC, proactive servicing.
Step 5
Evidence Pack
All documentation ready for auditors.
Why Choose Power Right?
Over 40 Years In Business
Experts in System Design
Highly Trained Engineers
Family Run Business
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Is Your Business Ready for NIS2?
Contact us today for a free compliance consultation and quote.
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