Annex I – Essential Entity

NIS2 for Energy Companies

Energy providers are classified as critical infrastructure and are subject to the strictest NIS2 requirements. Check your applicability now, free in 2 minutes.

NIS2 registration: Check your national authority's deadlines

Energy companies with 50+ employees or €10M+ revenue may fall under NIS2 registration requirements. The exact classification depends on size and sub-sector. Violations can result in fines up to €10M or 2% of global annual turnover.

Critical Assets in the Energy Sector

These systems are in the focus of NIS2 and require special protection.

SCADA Systems
Grid Control Technology
Smart Grids
Remote Control Technology
Metering Systems

Typical Cyber Risks

These risks must be addressed by energy companies under NIS2.

IT/OT Convergence

Increasing interconnection of IT and OT systems creates new attack surfaces and requires holistic security concepts.

Legacy Systems

Outdated SCADA systems without security updates pose a significant risk and must be segmented.

Insecure Remote Maintenance

Remote access to critical systems must be secured with MFA, VPNs, and strict access controls.

Supply Chain Attacks

Attacks via suppliers and service providers require strict security requirements along the entire supply chain.

Key Measures for Energy

These Art. 21 measures are particularly relevant for the energy sector.

1

Risk Analysis & Information Security

Regular risk analyses for IT and OT systems, documented security policies, and ISMS according to ISO 27001.

2

Incident Management

Incident response plan with 24-hour early warning to the competent authority, defined escalation paths, and regular exercises.

3

Business Continuity Management

Contingency plans for continued operation during cyber attacks, tested backup strategies, and recovery procedures.

5

Secure Procurement & Development

Security by design for new systems, vulnerability management, and secure configuration of SCADA systems.

8

Cryptography

Encryption of sensitive data, secure communication protocols, and key management for critical systems.

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Fines in the energy sector: up to €10M or 2% of annual turnover.

Other NIS2 Sectors

NIS2 covers 18 different sectors. Learn about other industries as well.

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