NIS2-Compliant Business Continuity Management
Transform regulatory requirements into strategic resilience. Our NIS2-compliant BCM solutions ensure business continuity while creating competitive advantages through operational excellence.
- ✓NIS2-Compliant BCM Framework
- ✓Crisis Management Integration
- ✓Continuous Resilience Improvement
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NIS2-Compliant Business Continuity Management
Our NIS2-BCM Expertise
- In-depth knowledge of the NIS2 Directive and its national implementation
- Extensive experience in Business Continuity Management for critical infrastructures
- Proven methodologies and established international BCM standards
- Comprehensive approach to cyber security and business continuity
NIS2 Compliance
Business Continuity Management is a central pillar of the NIS2 Directive. Organizations must demonstrate that they have taken appropriate measures to ensure business continuity and minimize the impact of security incidents.
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We develop a systematic Business Continuity Management that is fully aligned with the specific requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
Our Approach:
Assessment of current BCM maturity and NIS2 gap analysis
Identification of critical business processes and dependencies
Development of NIS2-compliant BCM strategies and policies
Implementation of emergency plans and testing procedures
Establishment of continuous monitoring and improvement
Sarah Richter
Head of Information Security, Cyber Security
Expertise & Experience:
10+ years of experience, CISA, CISM, Lead Auditor, DORA, NIS2, BCM, Cyber and Information Security
Our Services
We offer you tailored solutions for your digital transformation
NIS2-Business Impact Analysis
Systematic analysis of your critical business processes and their dependencies in the context of NIS2 requirements.
- Identification of critical business processes according to NIS2 criteria
- Assessment of dependencies and single points of failure
- Definition of Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives
- Prioritization of recovery measures
BCM Strategy and Governance
Development of a comprehensive Business Continuity strategy with corresponding governance structures.
- NIS2-compliant BCM policy and strategies
- Establishment of BCM governance structures
- Definition of roles and responsibilities
- Integration with existing management systems
Our Competencies
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The NIS2 Directive requires critical and important entities to have comprehensive crisis management capabilities for handling cybersecurity incidents and operational disruptions. Professional crisis management is essential for regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
The NIS2 Directive establishes stringent requirements for incident handling in critical and important entities. We support you in developing and implementing solid processes for detecting, reporting, and managing cybersecurity incidents.
Professional development and implementation of comprehensive risk analysis systems according to NIS2 requirements. We establish advanced systems with you for continuous cyber risk assessment, threat analysis, and proactive risk management.
The NIS2 directive tightens requirements for security across the entire supply chain. We help you implement solid supply chain security programs that ensure both regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions about NIS2 Business Continuity Management
What does NIS2 Article 21(2)(c) require for business continuity?
NIS2 Article 21(2)(c) requires essential and important entities to ensure business continuity through three core elements: backup management with defined RPO/RTO values, disaster recovery after emergencies, and crisis management. All BCM measures must be documented, regularly tested and kept current. The BSI provides an implementation framework through BSI-Standard 200‑4.
What must a NIS2-compliant BCM program include?
A NIS2-compliant BCM program must include: Business Impact Analysis (BIA) of critical processes, Business Continuity Plans (BCP) with defined recovery timeframes, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) for IT systems, backup concepts following the 3‑2-1 rule, crisis management procedures with defined roles and escalation paths, and regular tests. All plans must be accessible to relevant personnel and kept current.
How often must BCM plans be tested under NIS2?
NIS2 does not prescribe a fixed testing frequency, but requires effective and current plans. BSI-Standard 200‑4 recommends at least annual tabletop exercises and full simulations every 2 to 3 years. Tests should also be conducted after significant system changes or following a real incident or near-miss. Test results and improvement actions must be documented.
How does NIS2 BCM differ from DORA BCM requirements?
DORA for financial entities goes further than NIS2 BCM: it mandates DITI (Digital Operational Resilience Testing), stricter RTO/RPO requirements and scenario-based stress testing. NIS2 is sector-neutral and more generic. Financial companies subject to both frameworks should prioritize DORA as the more specific requirement while fulfilling NIS2 BCM obligations simultaneously.
Does NIS2 BCM compliance satisfy ISO 22301 requirements?
NIS2 BCM compliance and ISO 22301 certification are related but distinct. ISO 22301 is the international BCM management system standard. Organizations with ISO 22301 certification largely meet NIS2 BCM requirements. However, NIS2 compliance alone does not fulfill ISO 22301 certification requirements. BSI-Standard 200‑4 is the recommended German implementation guide.
What backup requirements does NIS2 mandate?
NIS2 explicitly mandates backup management as part of BCM obligations under Article 21(2)(c). Best practice framework: 3‑2-1 rule (3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite), defined RPO and RTO targets, regular backup tests with documented restore verification, secured offsite/cloud backups, and ransomware protection through immutable backups. Backup strategies must be regularly tested, not just implemented.
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