The NIS2 Directive has been enforced and requires EU members and any global trading partners to comply.
New cyber security legislation requires African companies to comply in order to maintain business relations with European trade partners, new cyber security regulation which, similarly to the GDPR , requires EU member states and any global trading partners to comply.
To address growing cyber threats, the European Commission replaced it with NIS2, which introduces stricter security requirements, reporting, supervision and enforcement.EU member states had until 17 October 2024 to transpose NIS2 into national law.NIS2 mandates that organisations must report cyber incidents to authorities promptly and inform their stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
The company points out that the EU remains Africa’s largest trading partner, with over 18 economic partnership agreements and trade worth billions annually. African businesses - especially in sectors like energy, banking, transport, and manufacturing, are key partners in EU supply chains. Collins Emadau, Check Point partner and director at Westcon, explains, “Europe is still Africa’s leading trading partner. African businesses, particularly in leading economies such as South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, need to understand the far-reaching impact of NIS2. Compliance is not just about meeting EU standards - it’s about securing their future in a globalised market.
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