New cyber security legislation requires African companies to comply in order to maintain business relations with European trade partners
The Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive has upped the bar for African businesses to meet the European Union’s strict cyber security standards.
The European Union’s NIS2 Directive, came into effect this month and requires member states to amend their national legislation.
The Directive imposes strict cyber security requirements, including enhanced management liability, reporting to authorities, risk management, and business continuity planning, placing African companies trading with the EU under increased scrutiny.
It builds on the original NIS1 Directive introduced in 2016, expanding its scope to cover a wider range of sectors including energy, banking, transport, digital infrastructure, healthcare, food production, and research.
More than 80% of European enterprises are now within the scope of this legislation, which extends to global supply chain partners, including many businesses in Africa.
Compliance is critical for the continent as the European Union remains the largest trading partner for Africa, with…
