Understanding NIS2 Compliance— The New Cyber Mandate for the EU

The NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) is the European Union’s upgraded cybersecurity framework, replacing the original NIS Directive to address growing digital threats. It mandates stronger controls across essential services and critical infrastructure, affecting sectors such as healthcare, energy, finance, transportation, and digital services.

Organizations within scope must comply by October 2024. Non-compliance can result in significant financial penalties and operational consequences.

Key focus areas include:

• Enforcing robust identity governance and access control
• Rapid incident reporting (within 24 hours)
• Securing third-party and supply chain access
• Establishing board-level accountability for cybersecurity readiness

The Cost of Non-Compliance

Failure to meet NIS2 Compliance requirements can expose organizations to:

• Fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover
• Increased risk of service disruptions and data breaches
• Reputational damage and loss of public trust
• Legal liabilities for executive leadership

The Hidden Complexity Behind NIS2 Compliance

Meeting NIS2 obligations involves more than checking boxes. It requires continuous governance, alignment between security and business stakeholders, and modern identity infrastructure capable of enforcing policy at scale. A modern, automated, and policy-driven Identity Governance NIS2 framework is essential to stay compliant and resilient.

Key Compliance Barriers

Challenge Area --- Impact on Compliance

Siloed IAM Systems --- Fragmented access controls and lack of centralized visibility

Manual Access Reviews --- High error rate, slow reviews, audit risks

Weak Policy Enforcement --- Cannot enforce least privilege or role separation

Departmental Silos --- Team misalignment across IT, security, and compliance

Incomplete Risk Monitoring --- No unified view for access risks.

OpenIAM’s Solution for NIS2 Compliance

Simplify Governance. Strengthen Security. Meet Compliance with Confidence.

OpenIAM delivers a unified IGA NIS2 platform that automates identity governance and simplifies compliance across complex enterprise environments.

Core Capabilities

Centralized Identity Lifecycle Management

• Automate onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning with HR system integration

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

• Enforce least-privilege access and separation of duties using out-of-the-box policy templates

Access Reviews & Certifications

• Launch attestation campaigns with full audit trails and real-time oversight

Real-Time Security Monitoring

• Integrate with SIEM and SOC tools for proactive threat detection and response

EU-Based SaaS Hosting via Identihost

• Ensure data sovereignty and operational compliance with a German-managed service

API-First Architecture

• Seamless integration into complex ecosystems and existing compliance tooling

Trusted by Regulated Enterprises

OpenIAM is relied upon by public sector agencies and regulated enterprises across Europe to secure access, enforce compliance, and modernize identity governance.

Trusted by public sector agencies and regulated enterprises across Europe.

Before vs After OpenIAM

Area                                — Without OpenIAM                   — With OpenIAM

Identity Management    — Manual, fragmented processes    — Lifecycle with unified controls

Access Certification     — Spreadsheet-driven and Reactive — Continuous, audit-ready access reviews

Policy Enforcement      — Inconsistent and error-prone    — Standardized enforcement of RBAC and SoD

Risk Monitoring            —  No centralized insight              — Real-time visibility and alerts

Hosting & Sovereignty — Unclear data handling              — Fully EU-hosted with transparent operations 

Business Impact of Choosing OpenIAM

Reduced Compliance Costs

• Consolidate tools, automate processes, and reduce consulting overhead

Audit Readiness by Default

• Generate comprehensive reports and certification logs on demand

Improved Security Posture

• Detect and contain access violations before they escalate

Operational Control

• Deploy in the cloud, on-premises, or via EU-hosted SaaS with full transparency

OpenIAM transforms NIS2 compliance from a cost center into a strategic advantage.

Take the Next Step Toward NIS2 Compliance

NIS2 enforcement is around the corner. Equip your organization with the tools to comply — and the confidence to lead.

To Learn More: https://www.openiam.com/solutions-nis2-compliance