Network and Information Systems Security Directive 2 (NIS2 Directive)

The NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) is a cybersecurity regulation enacted by the EU to replace the original NIS Directive, aiming to comprehensively enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the EU's critical infrastructure. According to Article 21, it mandates that "essential" and "important" entities in sectors like energy, transport, health, and digital infrastructure must adopt at least 10 specific cybersecurity risk-management measures, including risk analysis, supply chain security, incident handling, and business continuity, while also strengthening the supervisory responsibilities of management.

Although NIS2 is an EU regulation, its impact extends globally through the supply chain. Taiwanese companies acting as suppliers to EU "essential" or "important" entities (e.g., manufacturers of semiconductors, automotive parts, or ICT products) will be contractually required by their EU clients to adhere to equivalent cybersecurity standards. Failure to comply poses not only the business risk of being excluded from the supply chain but also the risk of causing a client's breach of NIS2 due to a supplier's security gap, thereby affecting orders and market access. Furthermore, fines for non-compliance can reach up to €10 million or 2% of the total worldwide annual turnover.

NIS2 is highly correlated with the information security management system standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022. The directive encourages the use of international standards as a practical guide, and the controls in Annex A of ISO 27001 map to most of the cybersecurity risk-management measures required by NIS2 Article 21, such as risk assessment, access control, and information security in supplier relationships. Additionally, the business continuity management standard ISO 22301 can assist organizations in meeting NIS2 requirements for backup management, disaster recovery, and crisis management.

Winners Consulting is Taiwan's pioneering management consulting firm integrating ERM, industrial engineering, and technology law. We have a proven track record of enhancing cybersecurity for industry leaders like TSMC and MediaTek. Our founder's background in preventive law provides a unique dual perspective of legal compliance and risk prevention to analyze NIS2's impact on your supply chain. Our interdisciplinary team, comprising tech lawyers, ISO 27001 Lead Auditors, and data scientists, can seamlessly integrate NIS2 requirements into your existing ISO certifications and internal controls. This avoids redundant systems, ensuring you meet EU client demands while strengthening your overall operational resilience.