Published: 6 August 2026.
The easiest way to explain it is through an analogy with fire protection: NIS2 exists for the same reason that fire safety regulations for buildings exist. Not because every building will burn down, but because when a fire does happen, the consequences can be catastrophic. That is why the state requires alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency exits and a plan for how to respond.
The same applies to the digital world.
Why This Matters So Much Today
Today almost everything depends on computers — hospitals, banks, power distribution, factories, water supply, internet providers. If hackers manage to bring them to a halt, millions of people feel the consequences. In recent years the number and severity of cyberattacks have risen significantly, which is why the European Union adopted stricter rules.
What NIS2 Actually Requires of Organisations
NIS2 does not try to stop hackers — they will always exist. Its aim is for organisations to be prepared to:
- Protect their systems
- Train their employees
- Keep backup copies of data
- Respond quickly to incidents
- Resume normal operations as soon as possible
The Simplest Explanation
NIS2 is a set of minimum cybersecurity rules that make organisations important to society more resilient to cyberattacks.
Check whether this obligation applies to your company — try the free NIS2 check.