The point: Approximately 29,000 companies must register by July 31 under the NIS2 Directive to protect Europe’s critical infrastructure.
Approximately 29,000 companies must register by July 31 under the NIS2 Directive. This is a binding registration deadline for critical infrastructure and essential service operators in the EU.
Under the NIS2 Directive (Directive on Network and Information Security), operators of essential services and public sector organisations must subject their systems to a security assessment and register with the competent national authorities. The deadline for this registration ends on July 31.
Approximately 29,000 companies are affected by this registration obligation. The scope includes organisations from critical sectors such as energy, transport, banking, healthcare, drinking water and digital infrastructure. In addition, digital service providers such as cloud services and online marketplaces fall under the obligation.
Registration is a first step towards implementing enhanced cybersecurity standards. It enables national authorities to gain an overview of critical systems and to respond more quickly in a crisis. Companies should ensure that they fulfil their registration obligation and simultaneously adapt their internal security processes to NIS2 requirements.
Source: news.google.com · Published June 19, 2026
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