Introduction – Why NIS2 Is Critical for Companies
Starting from November 1, 2025, the NIS2 Directive (also written as NIS 2) and the amendment to the Cybersecurity Act will come into force in the Czech Republic.
It will affect approximately 7,000 companies, which will be required to implement stricter cybersecurity measures and ensure regular employee training.
Failure to comply with these obligations may result in fines of up to CZK 10 million or 2% of annual turnover.
What Is NIS2?
Definition and Objectives of the NIS2 Directive
The NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) is European legislation designed to:
- increase companies’ resilience against cyber threats,
- standardize cybersecurity rules across the EU,
- introduce clear penalties for non-compliance.
Expanded Scope of Regulated Entities
NIS2 applies not only to IT companies and public administration, but also to:
- industry,
- healthcare,
- transportation,
- energy,
- the financial sector,
- critical infrastructure supply chains.
Who Is Affected by NIS2
- Medium-sized and large companies (more than 50 employees or annual turnover above €10 million).
- Critical infrastructure entities and digital service providers.
- Suppliers of these entities.
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New Obligations Under NIS2
Technical and Organizational Measures
- Protection of networks and systems
- Access management and multi-factor authentication
- Data backup and recovery
- Monitoring and incident detection
Employee Training
- Mandatory cybersecurity training at least once per year
- Topics include phishing, social engineering, secure passwords, BYOD, and more
- Mandatory training records for audit purposes
Incident Response
- Immediate incident reporting to NÚKIB
- Internal crisis response plans
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Fines of up to CZK 10 million or 2% of annual turnover
- Public disclosure of violations
- Temporary bans on business activities
How to Prepare Employees for NIS2 in Practice
Interactive Training Methods
- Gamified e-learning
- Real-world cyberattack scenarios
Management Training
- Legal responsibilities
- Strategic cybersecurity management
Continuous Education
- Regular training sessions
- Knowledge testing
- Content updates
How the 4CyberCity E-Learning Platform Helps You Meet NIS2 Requirements
- Online platform accessible from anywhere
- Content prepared in accordance with NIS2 and the Cybersecurity Act
- Gamified training that employees actually enjoy
- Training completion certificates containing QR codes with metadata for instant verification
- Overview of all completed training sessions in the administration panel for audit purposes, including history and version tracking
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