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On October 17, 2024, the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2)
took effect across EU member states. National transposition is now well underway across the EU, with enforcement accelerating.

NIS2 enforces stringent cybersecurity measures on specific business organisations, subject to considerable fines for non-compliance.

Does your business meet its NIS2 obligations?

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*This NIS2 Readiness Quiz is designed to provide general information based on our current understanding of the NIS2 directive. However, due to the complexity of legal and regulatory frameworks, it is not exhaustive and should not be considered a substitute for professional legal advice. The content is provided for informational purposes only and comes without any warranty or guarantee. For specific legal guidance, please consult a qualified legal professional.

Quiz questions (10 total)

1. Which of the following organisations are included in the scope of NIS2?

Public sector only

Private sector only

Any organisation over 100 employees

Any organisation defined by the EU as ‘important’ or ‘essential’

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2. NIS2 measures and reporting obligations apply to most organisations who...

Own and manage their own infrastructure

Lease and manage their infrastructure

Implement IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

All of the above

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3. NIS2 requires organisations to report a significant incident in stages. Which of the following reflects the correct timeline?

Early warning within 24 hours, formal notification within 72 hours, final report within one month

Early warning within 24 hours, formal notification within 72 hours, final report within 72 hours

Early warning within 72 hours, formal notification within 24 hours, final report within one month

Initial notification within 24 hours, intermediate report within one month, final report within three months

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4. Which of the following is NOT a cybersecurity measure required by NIS2?

Supply-chain security

Biometric identification

Multi-factor authentication

Basic cyber hygiene practices

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5. What is the maximum penalty for non-compliance under NIS2?

Starting from €7 million or 1.4% of global annual earnings

Up to €10 million or 2% of global annual earnings

Starting from €5 million or 1% of global annual earnings

Up to €12 million or 2.5% of global annual earnings

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6. What security framework does NIS2 recommend?

Zero Trust principles

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

Bell-LaPadula Model (BLP)

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

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7. Who does NIS2 require to approve cyber-security risk-management measures and oversee their implementation?

Law enforcement

The management body of each organisation

Legislators and regulators

A nominated IT professional

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8. Which of the following is a core principle of NIS2 to achieve basic cyber hygiene?

Only using firewalls

Implementing network segmentation

Encrypting all network traffic

Using VPNs for all external access

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9. Which of the following is required to ensure cybersecurity compliance under NIS2?

An annual cybersecurity audit

A cybersecurity policy review every five years

Employee security and awareness training programs

Mandatory cyber insurance

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10. Under NIS2, who can be held personally liable for failures in cybersecurity risk management?

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Members of the management body

The Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Whoever signs off the annual cybersecurity audit

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Congratulations! You really know your way around NIS2. Still, a reminder can’t hurt: download our NIS2 Checklist for future reference and explore the NIS2 Guide to stay ahead of evolving regulations.