7. Advantages and disadvantages of the NIS2 directive

Like all new developments, the NIS2 directive has both advantages and disadvantages.

• Benefits

  • Optimized protection of critical and important entities against cyber-attacks.

  • Organization of a European cyberdefense shield to counter cyberattacks.

  • Coordination of institutions and states in the fight against cybercrime.

  • Improved event and security incident management processes.

  • Organization of major incident notification between States, between digital service operators and their suppliers.

• Disadvantages

  • Complex implementation throughout the European Union.

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