Neurosoft’s Holistic Readiness Approach: Compliance through Simplicity

NIS 2 Directive

NIS 2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2) plays a significant role in pushing businesses towards cybersecurity maturity by establishing mandatory clear requirements, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of security awareness. By 17 October 2024 EU Member States must adopt and publish the measures necessary to comply with the NIS 2 Directive, making it imperative both for large organizations and for SMBs to take immediate action based on a thorough understanding of the high risk they face, rather than just complying with NIS 2 due to pressure.

DORA Regulation

DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) is an EU regulation which came into effect on January 16, 2023 and will be enforced in less than a year, from January 17, 2025. The primary objective of DORA is to enhance the IT security of financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and investment firms and ensure that the financial sector in Europe remains strong and resilient in the event of a significant operational disruption.

EU Regulations for Compliance, Pain Points for Organizations

The European Commission recognizes a significant association between NIS 2 and DORA regulatory Directives. It is noteworthy that all entities that don’t fall under DORA’s scope shall comply with the NIS 2 Directive. Furthermore, both Directives emphasize the importance of an ongoing process requiring continuous monitoring and updates on regulatory compliance needs within each entity. Overall, while NIS 2 and DORA have positive intentions to improve cybersecurity and operational resilience, complying with these directives creates significant pain points for organizations. The increased scope, resource constraints and complex requirements with an ongoing process of continuous monitoring and updates on regulatory compliance needs within each organization can make the process challenging and frustrating.

Compliance solution by Neurosoft

Neurosoft has taken steps to meet those two mandatory regulations that call for digital transformation and enhanced security measures creating Neurosoft’s Holistic Readiness Approach. To ensure business resilience and continuity against disruptive cyberattacks with the least possible concern for organizations we have upgraded our GRC services by utilizing a platform that fully serves the needs of continuous compliance monitoring and multi-framework support with great ease. At the same time, we acknowledge that our team members are our most valuable investment. Through this platform, we empower them to effectively identify any blind spots and gaps within each organization. This, in turn, enables them to concentrate on designing and implementing the mitigation plan without causing any disruptions.

Gap Analysis Service

The first flavor of Neurosoft’s Holistic Readiness Approach, powered by the Centraleyes platform, is the Gap Analysis Service. Gap Analysis is a prerequisite and fundamental component of Compliance, that will indicate and outline the areas our experts should focus on to build an effective compliance roadmap. More specifically it includes:

• Platform utilization for effective risk management
• Out of the box NIS 2 and DORA questionnaires
• Risk assessment and risk treatment plan
• Roadmap development based on findings’ prioritization
• GRC and Technical Advisory Neurosoft experts leading the development of the strategic planning

After carefully evaluating all the provided information, we proceed confidently with the implementation of the agreed roadmap.

Risk Management

The second phase of Neurosoft’s Holistic Readiness Approach, powered by Centraleyes platform, is Risk Management, which sets up and maintains Compliance and Risk frameworks after the Gap Analysis. Delving deeper, it provides:

• Determined scope and compliance needs
• Policies and Procedures development
• Mitigation planning
• Continuous monitoring, review and update
• Assistance during Certification audit

Risk management is a critical component of frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ISO 22301. It is also the foundation of NIS 2 and DORA Directives. It is essential for your organization to establish proportionate security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures in line with these compliance regulatory directives and frameworks, while also managing third-party risks. Our team of experts can provide valuable assistance in developing policies that cater to your organization’s capabilities, operational needs and business requirements. In addition to that, the Centraleyes platform ensures a streamlined and efficient process for this critical procedure, while also providing continuous monitoring, review and updates regarding internal and third-party risks. 

Compliance

The third phase of Neurosoft’s Holistic Readiness Approach is Compliance. It entails the implementation of the required Cybersecurity services and solutions in alignment with the roadmap established during the initial two phases, leveraging the Centraleyes platform. Ιt offers:

• Implementation of services towards NIS 2 and DORA Compliance (Penetration testing, SOCaaS, Security awareness etc.)
• Implementation of technical controls and solutions towards NIS 2 and DORA compliance (MFA, DLP, Backup etc.)

In this critical phase, Neurosoft emerges as a valuable partner. As a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) specializing in providing end-to-end integrated services in Cybersecurity, Technology Solutions and Field Services, Neurosoft offers holistic technological support alongside its consulting services. In addition to crafting a Consulting and Compliance roadmap, we can directly assist you in implementing the necessary solutions based on the reports from the Centraleyes platform, fostering peace of mind to CISOs and Cybersecurity Professionals.

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