Bitsight has integrated the NIS2 Quality Mark into its software to better help customers manage cyber risk and comply with the NIS2 Directive. This collaboration provides organisations with a comprehensive solution for a more secure supply chain and an up-to-date view of their cyber security posture.
Bitsight’s role in cybersecurity
Founded in 2011, Bitsight is a leading cybersecurity company that developed the first security rating system. These ratings, similar to credit reports, provide insight into an organisation’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities and strengths.
Bitsight’s unique approach uses external data to assess risk, simulating the perspective of a potential hacker. This enables organisations to understand vulnerabilities from a ‘criminal’s perspective’ and take proactive measures.
The challenge: NIS2 supply chain security obligations
The European NIS2 Directive requires essential and significant companies to improve the security of their supply chains. This means they can impose cybersecurity requirements on their suppliers. Bitsight identified an opportunity to address these requirements, but needed a scalable and efficient way to integrate the new standards into its governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software.
The solution: NIS2 Quality Mark
To meet the requirements of the NIS2 Directive, Bitsight integrated the NIS2 Quality Mark into its systems. This standard offers three levels of certification – Basic, Substantial and High – tailored to an organisation’s risk profile. It is designed to provide clarity and actionable measures for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations.
A logical partnership
The collaboration between Bitsight and NIS2 Quality Mark is a natural fit. Bitsight’s Vendor Risk Management solutions focus on continuous monitoring of cybersecurity performance, which aligns seamlessly with the dynamic nature of the NIS2 Quality Mark. This integration enables organisations to:
- Continuously assess and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Demonstrate compliance with the NIS2 policy.
- Take appropriate legal and operational action based on the level of risk.
For more information, please visit the Bitsight website or the NIS2 Quality Mark website.
