The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is an updated European Union directive aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across member states. Building upon its predecessor, NIS2 introduces stricter security requirements, expands its scope to include more sectors such as energy, transport, banking, health, digital infrastructure, and public administration, and emphasizes rapid incident reporting and increased accountability for management bodies.

For organizations like Plentics, achieving ISO 27001:2022 certification has been a significant and path-paving step toward aligning with NIS2 mandates. The 2022 update to ISO 27001 introduced new controls, including Threat Intelligence (A.5.7), Web Filtering (A.8.23), and ICT Readiness for Business Continuity (A.5.30), which resonate well with NIS2's emphasis on proactive risk management and business continuity planning.

To further ensure compliance, Plentics collaborated with Compleye to conduct a comprehensive NIS2 verification process. This involved a thorough assessment of Plentics' security framework, resulting in a detailed audit report, solidifying Plentics' readiness for NIS2's stringent requirements.

In Finland, the transposition of NIS2 into national law has been formalized through the Cybersecurity Act ("Kyberturvallisuuslaki"), which came into effect on April 8, 2025. Entities under the scope of this law are required to register with authorities by May 8, 2025, and achieve full compliance by July 8, 2025.

For software vendors like Plentics, NIS2 does not impose direct compliance requirements due to company size and business sector. However, many MSPs (Managed Service Providers) must comply with NIS2 to continue serving customers in regulated industries. This means that while Plentics is not legally obligated to meet NIS2 standards, aligning with its security principles strengthens its value proposition for MSP partners. In other words, Plentics' MSP customers already comply with NIS2 in the endpoint management side. By proactively ensuring compliance readiness through ISO 27001:2022 certification and NIS2 verification, Plentics helps its current and future partners meet regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards.