Tranquil IT: the answer to NIS2 requirements

The NIS2 directive imposes heightened cybersecurity obligations on key companies and organizations. In the face of these new requirements, WAPT presents itself as an effective solution for automating and managing IT system security. How can this tool help organizations comply with NIS2?

NIS2 framework for cybersecurity

The NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Security Directive 2), adopted by the European Union, aims to significantly strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and essential services across Europe. It imposes stricter requirements on public and private entities operating in sectors deemed sensitive, with the primary objective of better preventing, detecting, and responding to growing cyber threats.

Among the key obligations introduced by the NIS2 Directive are:

  • Risk and vulnerability management : Organizations must continuously assess their exposure to cyber risks, identify potential vulnerabilities within their systems, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

  • Rapid reporting of incidents : Any significant incident must be reported within a specified time frame to the competent national authority. This mechanism aims to improve coordination between Member States and limit the impact of attacks.

  • Implementation of measures to protect against and respond to cyberattacks: This involves deploying robust prevention, detection, defense, and remediation measures against cyberattacks, based on industry best practices.

  • Increased monitoring of software and systems used:Companies must regularly check the security of their digital infrastructure, including software supply chains, to prevent compromises.

In this context, affected companies must rethink their cybersecurity strategy by integrating automated solutions capable of centralizing risk management, orchestrating incident response, and ensuring full traceability of the actions taken. Automating and documenting these processes are becoming essential levers for complying with the directive while strengthening overall resilience to cyber threats.

WAPT, the solution to meet these regulatory requirements

WAPT is a deployment solution that automates the lifecycle of workstations. Its integration into an NIS2 compliance strategy allows you to tick several boxes in terms of the obligations associated with this measure:

1. Vulnerability management

The NIS2 directive requires rigorous vulnerability management to strengthen organizations’ cybersecurity. WAPT fully meets this requirement by automating the deployment of security patches and updates across the entire IT estate.

Thanks to this automation, workstations remain up to date, significantly reducing the risk of known vulnerabilities being exploited. In addition, the traceability of actions carried out with WAPT facilitates reporting and demonstrates compliance during audits.

To further enhance information system security, WAPT can be combined with detection solutions such as Cyberwatch. While Cyberwatch identifies vulnerabilities on workstations and servers through continuous analysis, WAPT takes over by automating the deployment of the necessary patches.

This complementary approach allows detection and remediation to be integrated into a continuous loop, ensuring a rapid response to identified vulnerabilities.

2. Access control

Access control is a central component of the NIS2 directive, aimed at limiting the exposure of sensitive resources. WAPT contributes to this requirement by facilitating the fine-grained management of user rights. Access to sensitive applications or operations is restricted to authorized profiles only, thereby reducing the attack surface.

Thanks to its self-service portal, WAPT allows users to install the necessary software without administrator rights. This approach enhances workstation security while maintaining employee autonomy, limiting the risk of account compromise.

3. Traceability of actions

The NIS2 directive requires complete traceability of actions performed on systems to ensure better monitoring and responsiveness in the event of an incident. WAPT meets this requirement by systematically recording all operations performed by a WAPT operator on the IT infrastructure: installations, updates, configuration changes, etc.

Each action is linked to a user, ensuring accurate tracking and allowing you to quickly identify the source of a problem or potential flaw. This visibility enhances operational security and provides concrete evidence for internal or regulatory audits. In the event of an incident, the logs generated by WAPT facilitate post-event analysis and the production of clear, actionable reports.

4. Risk reduction

WAPT enables centralized management of software and configurations installed across the entire fleet, giving administrators complete visibility into the applications being used. This control limits the risks associated with installing unauthorized, obsolete, or vulnerable software.
By eliminating potential sources of security vulnerabilities and standardizing environments, WAPT directly contributes to reducing the attack surface.

WAPT and NIS2, an effective duo

The NIS2 directive requires companies to strengthen their cybersecurity and better control their information systems. WAPT fits perfectly into this approach by offering better IT asset management, particularly through automation, protection against vulnerabilities, and traceability of actions performed on the IT assets. With WAPT, organizations can both strengthen their cyber posture and comply with the NIS2 directive.

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