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NIS2 and Artificial Intelligence

NIS2 Directive in the AI context — cybersecurity requirements for companies using AI systems in critical infrastructure.

What is NIS2?

NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) is an EU directive imposing cybersecurity requirements on essential and important entities — including energy, transport, health, finance, IT sectors, and public administration.

NIS2 + AI = dual requirement

Companies using AI in NIS2-covered infrastructure must meet both requirement sets: NIS2 (infrastructure cybersecurity) and AI Act (AI system safety and transparency). AI systems in critical infrastructure are by definition "high-risk" under the AI Act.

Practical requirements

Organizations must: conduct regular AI security audits, implement incident management (24h reporting), secure the AI supply chain (models, training data, APIs), ensure business continuity (backup, disaster recovery for AI systems), and maintain compliance documentation combining both regulatory frameworks.

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