What is NIS2

The NIS2 directive is the most comprehensive European cybersecurity directive yet.
With stricter requirements for risk management and incident reporting, wider coverage of sectors, and more hard-hitting penalties for non-compliance, hundreds of thousands of EU organizations will need to reassess their cybersecurity posture.

Sectors Affected By The NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 directive expands coverage from the original 7 sectors under the NIS directive, adding 8 more for a total of 15 sectors.

Essential Entities

Transport
Energy
Health
Finance
Water Supply
Digital Infrastructure
Public Administration
Space

Important Entities

Digital Providers
Postal Services
Waste Management
Foods
Manufacturing
Chemicals
Research

The Transport Sector

Employing nearly 10 million people, Europe’s transport sector is responsible for delivering the infrastructure and services that bring people and businesses together. Covering everything from urban public transportation systems to rural roads and inter-regional air travel, this sector is a cornerstone of modern society and the economy.

The transport sector is considered an essential sector under the coming NIS2 directive because any major interruption in it could cause destructive ripple effects throughout society.

Key Cybersecurity Challenges For The Transport Sector

Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware is a growing threat to the transportation sector, disrupting operations and demanding payment to restore access to critical systems.

Supply Chain Vulnerability

Third-party suppliers and contractors can introduce vulnerabilities into transportation systems through weak security practices.

Threats To Safety Systems

The sector is home to safety-critical systems (train control systems, aviation and maritime navigation systems) that can cause harm if compromised.

Connected Devices

The use of connected devices such as GPS trackers, smart sensors, and in-vehicle systems increases the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.

Limited Investment

Transportation companies often focus on optimizing efficiency; cybersecurity is not a top priority, leading to limited security budget and skills gaps.

Employee Training

A lack of employee training and awareness in cybersecurity increases the risk of human error, such as falling for phishing scams or not following best practices.

How can Aptarus help?

Our new series of courses covering Cybersecurity Awareness for Drivers can help.

In this series of courses we will provide your team with a guide to Cybersecurity, why it is important, and what to watch out for.

We will also cover Cybersecurity best practices, so your team can enhance protection for the company and for themselves.

This series of courses have been designed to comply with the training requirements of the EU NIS2 regulations and the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

Aptarus Security Courses

Cybersecurity for Office Workers

In this course we will provide Office Workers with a guide to Cybersecurity, what it is, what to watch out for and how office workers can enhance Cybersecurity protection for the company and for themselves. This course is intended to satisfy the training requirements for European NIS2 Cybersecurity regulations, as well as the upcoming UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

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Cybersecurity Awareness for Warehouse Workers

In this course we will provide Warehouse Workers with a guide to Cybersecurity, what it is, what to watch out for and how warehouse workers can enhance Cybersecurity protection for the company and for themselves. This course is intended to satisfy the training requirements for European NIS2 Cybersecurity regulations, as well as the upcoming UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

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Cybersecurity Awareness for Drivers

In this course we will provide drivers with a guide to Cybersecurity, what it is, what to watch out for and how drivers can enhance Cybersecurity protection for the company and for themselves.
This course is intended to satisfy the driver training requirements for European NIS2 Cybersecurity regulations, as well as the upcoming UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

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