Whitepaper

Turning Obligation into Advantage: NIS-2 and the Strategic Value of Identity & Access Management

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The NIS-2 Directive significantly raises the bar for cybersecurity across Europe, placing Identity & Access Management at the center of compliance and security efforts. This whitepaper explains why IAM under NIS-2 is not merely a regulatory obligation, but a strategic foundation for resilience, transparency, and control.

Developed in collaboration with egerer Consulting, it brings together regulatory insight and strategic consulting expertise with practical guidance on implementing NIS-2 requirements using a modern IAM solution.

Organizations that have already done their homework on information security and, for example, operate an ISMS based on ISO 27001, are starting from a very strong position when it comes to implementing NIS-2.

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David Capriati
Managing Consultant – Business Resilience Consulting, egerer Consulting

Key Takeaways of the Whitepaper

The whitepaper “Turning Obligation into Advantage: NIS-2 and the Strategic Value of Identity & Access Management (IAM)” approaches NIS-2 from both a regulatory and an operational perspective. It connects legal obligations with concrete technical and organizational implementation options in Identity & Access Management.

In this whitepaper, you will learn:

  • What NIS-2 means in practice for Identity & Access Management

  • Which IAM obligations arise from the NIS-2 Implementing Regulation

  • How governance, role models, and automation work together

  • The risks associated with manual and fragmented IAM processes

  • How a modern IGA solution translates NIS-2 requirements into practice

  • How to align compliance, auditability, and operational efficiency

The whitepaper is intended for CISOs, IT leaders, security and compliance professionals, and decision-makers in mid-sized and regulated organizations.

Why Act Now

NIS-2 introduces concrete, time-bound obligations. Affected organizations, classified as essential and important entities, are required to register with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Registration must be completed within three months of formal classification, with the BSI registration portals scheduled to go live in early 2026.

These fixed timelines leave little room for last-minute action. Preparing early is key to meeting registration requirements on time and reducing regulatory risk.

Start Your Journey to NIS-2 Compliance

Get practical guidance on how to approach NIS-2 with a strategic IAM mindset.

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Let’s Talk Business!

Are you facing challenges in cyber security, automation, or compliance? In a compact strategy meeting, we will clarify which IAM approaches make sense for your company.

What you can expect:

  • Discussion of your individual requirements

  • Practical insights into our identity management software

  • Q&A and recommendations for the next steps

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