NIS2 For MSPs And
MSSPs — And Their Clients
Deliver scalable, NIS2-aligned cybersecurity services with Cynomi’s AI-powered vCISO platform. Automate risk assessments, streamline compliance, and help clients meet NIS2 requirements efficiently across all sectors.
What is NIS2 and Why
Does It Matter for MSPs and MSSPs?
The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is the EU’s updated cybersecurity directive, replacing the original NIS Directive. It establishes stricter security and reporting obligations for a broader range of organizations that provide essential and important services.
For MSPs and MSSPs, NIS2 represents a critical opportunity to expand compliance services. Clients will need ongoing support with risk assessments, incident reporting, governance controls, and supply chain security. Providers that align with NIS2 can offer higher-value services, reduce client regulatory exposure, and gain traction in highly regulated markets across the EU.
What Organizations Does
NIS2 Apply To?
NIS2 applies to medium and large organizations in critical and digital sectors operating in the EU. It’s especially relevant for:
Digital Infrastructure and Data Centers
Energy, Transport, and Water Utilities
Financial and Insurance Institutions
Healthcare and Medical Device Providers
Cloud and Managed Service Providers
MSPs and MSSPs
NIS2 Core Components
NIS2 outlines key cybersecurity and governance requirements that MSPs and MSSPs can help operationalize for their clients:
Cyber Risk Management Measures
Implement appropriate technical, operational, and organizational controls to manage risks to networks and systems.
Incident Response and Reporting
Detect, handle, and report significant incidents within 24 hours (initial) and 72 hours (final notification) to national authorities.
Governance and Accountability
Ensure board-level responsibility for cybersecurity strategy, enforcement, and oversight.
Supply Chain Security
Assess and manage risks related to third-party ICT providers, vendors, and partners.
Business Continuity and Crisis Management
Establish recovery plans, system resilience, and secure communication capabilities.
Regular Testing and Auditing
Perform periodic security assessments, audits, and vulnerability evaluations.
Why MSPs and MSSPs
Should Align With NIS2
NIS2 creates a scalable opportunity for service providers to deliver security, compliance, and reporting capabilities as managed services.
Support clients in regulated sectors with mandated security measures
Deliver policy-based services aligned with NIS2 articles
Position as a trusted partner for compliance, audit readiness, and board reporting
How MSPs and MSSPs Can Comply with
NIS2 and Help Clients Do the Same
Cynomi guides you step by step through managing cybersecurity and compliance.
Assess & Identify
Launch Risk-Driven NIS2 Compliance Assessments
- Run automated risk assessments aligned with NIS2 directives
- Identify gaps in governance, technical controls, and reporting capabilities
- Create risk profiles mapped to organizational size and sector obligations
Establish and Plan
Operationalize Compliance with Structured Security Plans
- Auto-generate remediation plans, incident workflows, and policies based on NIS2 articles
- Map tasks to legal and operational NIS2 requirements
- Assign board-level responsibilities and track accountability
Assess & Identify
Deliver Continuous NIS2 Compliance and Reporting
- Monitor control implementation and incident readiness in one dashboard
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for national regulatory bodies
- Adapt quickly to national-specific NIS2 implementations across EU countries
Framework FAQs
NIS2 expands the scope of the original directive to cover more sectors and introduces stricter requirements for incident reporting, governance, and supply chain security.
Executive management and board members are explicitly accountable under NIS2. Non-compliance can result in personal liability and regulatory penalties.
Managed service providers are classified as important entities under NIS2 and must comply directly. In addition, they play a critical role in helping clients meet compliance.
Organizations must provide an early warning within 24 hours and a detailed incident report within 72 hours to the national authority or CSIRT.
Cynomi automates risk assessments, generates policies, plans, and incident workflows aligned with NIS2 requirements. It enables MSPs to offer structured, scalable compliance services and maintain audit-readiness across clients.