What will 2025 bring?
- State-sponsored cyberattacks: Increasingly used to serve geopolitical interests, these attacks are highly targeted, leverage advanced techniques, and can disrupt large-scale digital processes.
- AI-driven threats: Artificial intelligence enables complex attacks that bypass detection systems. Deepfake phishing and AI-enhanced social engineering target high-level employees with realistic interactions that are difficult to detect.
- Supply chain focus: Hackers will likely continue to exploit vulnerabilities in supply chains, including IoT devices such as warehouse scanners connected to the internet—easy targets for attackers.
The impact of these threats extends beyond IT systems, causing production halts, reputational damage, and even legal consequences.
What does the NIS2 legislation mean for your organization?
The NIS2 legislation aims to enhance cybersecurity across Europe, imposing stricter requirements on organizations. But what does this mean in practice?
- Article 21: Organizations must monitor the security of their entire supply chain, understanding supplier risks and their security measures.
- Fines and liability: Negligence can result in personal fines for directors, making cybersecurity a boardroom priority.
- Incident reporting: Incidents must be reported within 24 hours, with follow-up reports required within 72 hours and one month later.
NIS2 demands a broader organizational approach to cybersecurity, involving departments like procurement and legal, beyond just IT.
Proactive defense: preventing cyberattacks
A successful defense starts with being proactive. The best defense is a good offense. Here are steps your organization can take:
- Risk assessment: Identify vulnerable critical systems and data, and evaluate supplier access using frameworks like ISO 27001 and the NIS2 framework.
- Zero Trust principle: Trust no one, even within your network. Ensure access to systems and data is always controlled and limited.
- Secure your supply chain: Request security measures from suppliers, use checklists, and conduct audits.
- Employee training: Human error is a leading cause of cyberattacks. Regular awareness training helps employees recognize phishing and other threats.
- Invest in monitoring: Proactive monitoring with tools like a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) helps detect threats early.
How CaptureTech’s Cyber Shield protects your organization
Our Cyber Shield service provides a complete solution to help your organization comply with NIS2 legislation while strengthening your defenses against cyberattacks.
- Risk insights and action plans: Tools and assessments identify risks in your supply chain and create improvement plans. We deliver reports tailored to IT managers and easily understandable for executives, using maturity scores, dashboards, and roadmaps.
- 24/7 monitoring with NOCSOC: A combination of Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring ensures round-the-clock oversight of your IT environment, from endpoints to cloud systems. Additional options include asset management, customized to your organization’s needs.
Simple tips for better cybersecurity
While advanced solutions like Cyber Shield are essential, here are quick wins to improve cybersecurity immediately:
- Password management: Use a password manager and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) where possible.
- Updating and patching: Keep systems and software up to date to minimize vulnerabilities.
- Network segmentation: Limit movement within your network by isolating parts of your IT environment.
- Backups: Regularly back up your data and store it securely offline.
Conclusion: make cybersecurity a priority
Cyberattacks are here to stay, but with the right approach, you can minimize their impact. The NIS2 legislation offers a solid framework for better protection, but it requires commitment and proactive action.
With CaptureTech’s Cyber Shield, you get a comprehensive solution that meets the latest requirements, including protection against supply chain attacks. Contact us today to learn how we can help your organization combat cyber threats.
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