The NIS 2 Directive, an EU regulatory standard for cybersecurity, has brought new compliance requirements that impact organizations across critical sectors. Enforced to enhance cybersecurity across the Union, the directive applies to both "essential" and "important" entities, which must now align with stricter guidelines on incident reporting, risk management, and continuous security monitoring. Articles 21 and 23, in particular, detail essential cybersecurity risk management measures and rigorous reporting practices. For companies looking to meet these mandates, Veeam ONE offers a robust solution through its in-depth monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities. In this post, we’ll explore how Veeam ONE aligns with NIS 2 compliance, enabling organizations to efficiently manage cybersecurity risks and meet their regulatory requirements.
Let’s first examine Articles 21 and 23 of the NIS 2 Directive:
Article 21 establishes the need for essential cybersecurity measures and risk management practices. This includes continuous monitoring, incident prevention and detection, vulnerability management, and real-time security alerts to help manage cybersecurity risks.
Article 23 outlines the expectations for incident handling and reporting. Organizations are required to have mechanisms in place for reporting cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner, providing detailed information to relevant authorities, and ensuring these incidents are contained and managed to prevent widespread impact.
In essence, these articles push organizations to adopt an end-to-end approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing visibility, timely reporting, and proactive threat management—all of which can be effectively addressed by Veeam ONE.
Designed to deliver insights, monitoring, and proactive alerting, Veeam ONE aligns well with the NIS 2 Directive’s requirements for both risk management and incident reporting. Here’s how:
1. Continuous Monitoring and Real-Time Visibility
Article 21 mandates the implementation of continuous monitoring for risk management, and Veeam ONE’s advanced monitoring features fulfill this requirement. It provides a unified view of the virtual and backup infrastructure, allowing organizations to observe system performance, detect anomalies, and gain visibility into potential vulnerabilities across both virtual and physical environments.
Out of the box and customizable dashboards are used to monitor in real time the state of your infrastructure as seen below in vSphere Alarms dashboard:
2. Advanced Alerting for Proactive Risk Management
Veeam ONE supports compliance with Article 21’s focus on risk management through its advanced alerting capabilities. Organizations can configure specific alerts for potential threats or anomalies such as ransomware attacks, allowing IT teams to respond to risks promptly. These alerts can be customized to focus on critical NIS 2 areas, such as system failures, unauthorized access attempts, or irregular system behaviors. The ability to set thresholds for alerts ensures that teams are notified about risks before they escalate, enhancing response time and preventing potential incidents.
Alerts can be used immediately and notifications received in real time via syslog, SNMP traps, e-mail or ServiceNow. A deep view on any possible threats is provided, such as failed login attempts:
3. Comprehensive Reporting and Documentation for Compliance
One of the key aspects of Article 23 is the ability to report incidents comprehensively. Veeam ONE’s robust reporting features make it easier to document and communicate relevant cybersecurity events. Reports can be generated on demand, providing detailed documentation of incidents, system performance, and overall cybersecurity health. These reports not only help in complying with NIS 2 but also streamline communication with stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
More than a hundred predefined reports that can be scheduled to run periodically are available:
4. Resource Optimization and Capacity Planning
To meet NIS 2 compliance, organizations must also ensure that they have the resources to manage cybersecurity effectively. Veeam ONE’s capacity planning tools allow organizations to forecast resource needs, identify areas of potential overuse or underutilization, and optimize resource allocation across critical areas.
5. Enhanced Incident Response and Management
Veeam ONE supports Article 23’s emphasis on efficient incident response by providing a detailed view of system health and performance, enabling organizations to react promptly to cybersecurity events. Veeam ONE’s integration with Veeam Backup & Replication also allows organizations to automate responses for certain incidents, ensuring continuity and minimizing the impact of any security event
By providing critical insights, proactive alerts, and robust reporting capabilities, Veeam ONE empowers organizations to meet NIS 2 mandates while maintaining optimal security and performance. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, solutions like Veeam ONE can be invaluable assets for organizations looking to stay compliant and protect their operations.
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