The NIS2 Directive is the EU's way of tightening cybersecurity requirements for companies and organizations throughout the union. It applies to sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare, and finance, and aims to create higher protection against cyber threats. A central part of NIS2 is the requirement for transparency and proactive management of security risks – and this is where SBOM comes in as a key.
NIS2 requires that organizations keep track of their systems and can identify vulnerabilities quickly. With an SBOM, you get a clear overview of all components in your software, making it easy to see which parts may be exposed to attacks. Additionally, SBOM facilitates the work of reporting incidents and showing that you have control over your software security, which is an explicit requirement in NIS2.
According to NIS2, incidents that affect operations or security must be reported within a short timeframe – the first report must be submitted within 24 hours. This places high demands on companies to quickly identify and handle incidents, and SBOM is an important tool for meeting these requirements.
With SBOM, you can:
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Meet transparency requirements: Show exactly which components are included in your software.
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Faster incident handling: Identify and address vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
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Build trust: Show authorities and customers that you take cybersecurity seriously.
SBOM is therefore not just a tool – it is part of the strategy for meeting NIS2's requirements and avoiding potential fines.
More about NIS2
Below are videos from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) that go through the regulation and its requirements.