Cybersecurity Assessment Service for NIS2 Compliance and Maturity Scoring
Authored by Irina Lundergan
Cyber Security Consultant
Welcome to the second post in our series on NIS 2. The first post, covering what NIS 2 is, who it applies to and the timelines can be found here. This follow up covers how we can support you on your journey to NIS 2 compliance with our AI backed assessment. Please read on for more information, and contact us to find out more.
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, compliance with cybersecurity regulations is essential for protecting organizational assets and ensuring operational resilience. The Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive was the first EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity, aimed at increasing member states’ cybersecurity capabilities. However, its implementation led to fragmentation across different levels of the internal market. The revised directive, NIS2, seeks to harmonize cybersecurity requirements and the implementation of cybersecurity measures within EU member states, creating a more consistent and secure digital environment.
Our Cybersecurity Assessment Service is designed to help organizations verify their adherence to the NIS2 Directive while also assessing the maturity of their cybersecurity practices using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The service identifies key areas of compliance gaps, evaluates cybersecurity practices and provides practical recommendations for improvement based on a risk-based approach.
Assessment Process
The assessment process involves a review of an organization’s alignment with the NIS2 Directive requirements. This is achieved through a self-assessment questionnaire that serves as a diagnostic tool, enabling internal stakeholders to systematically evaluate their practices against NIS2 standards. The questionnaire is divided into 14 main areas of interest, all relevant for NIS2 compliance, including governance, incident response, operational resilience, technical measures and supply chain security.
Deliverables
- NIS2 Readiness Score: As part of the assessment, organizations will receive a NIS2 readiness score for each section of the questionnaire. This score will reflect the organization’s current state of compliance with the Directive, highlighting specific strengths and weaknesses. The readiness score provides clear insights into the areas where improvements are necessary to achieve NIS2 compliance.
- NIST CSF 2.0 Maturity Score: In addition to the NIS2 readiness score, the assessment includes an overall security maturity score based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. The NIST CSF 2.0 is a widely recognized standard for managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, structured around six core functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Each function is further divided into categories and subcategories, providing detailed guidance on achieving specific cybersecurity outcomes. The framework defines four tiers that characterize the rigor of an organization’s cybersecurity risk governance and management practices and the organisation’s overall maturity score will be reflected through these tiers.
- Comprehensive Report with Recommendations: Based on the assessment findings, organizations will receive a detailed report that identifies compliance gaps and provides practical recommendations for improvement in line with NIS2 requirements. These recommendations are based on well-known security frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, the CIS Controls (Center for Internet Security Controls) and COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies). Integrating these methodologies into the development of the questionnaire and within the report recommendations means that we are able provide a more comprehensive and effective approach to security, strengthening an organization’s overall security posture and making it more resilient against a wide range of cyber threats.
- Benefits of the Service
- Harmonized Compliance: Align your cybersecurity measures with the harmonized requirements of the NIS2 Directive across EU member states.
- Risk-Based Approach: Benefit from a structured, risk-based methodology
- Actionable Insights: Receive clear, actionable insights and a roadmap for improving cybersecurity practices and achieving compliance.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthen your organization’s overall security posture, build resilience, and improve incident response capabilities.
By leveraging the NIS2 Directive and the world’s most trusted and used cyber security frameworks our Cybersecurity Assessment Service provides organizations with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape, reduce risks, and achieve a higher level of cybersecurity maturity, while also complying with the NIS2 Directive requirements.