In brief: In light of the stricter audit requirements under the Austrian NISG 2026, CIS Certification is specifically training independent NIS auditors.
With the Austrian NIS Implementation Act 2026, cybersecurity requirements for affected companies are increasing significantly – and with them, the need for qualified, independent auditors. CIS Certification is responding with a corresponding training program.
With the NISG 2026, Austria is transposing the European NIS2 Directive into national law. For companies that fall under the expanded scope as essential entities or important entities, this means stricter obligations to provide evidence of cybersecurity. A central element of the implementation is the need for independent audits demonstrating that mandated security measures have actually been implemented and are effective. Against this backdrop, CIS Certification has set up a training program that specifically qualifies auditors for these NIS audits.
For CISOs, NIS2 and its national implementation through the NISG 2026 shift the burden of proof: it is no longer sufficient to document security measures — their effectiveness must now be confirmed externally and verifiably. Since the number of organizations affected in Austria is growing significantly compared to the previous legal situation, demand for correspondingly trained, independent auditors is expected to rise in the short term. A shortage of qualified auditors could, in practice, lead to delays in meeting statutory deadlines.
Security officers at companies falling under the NISG 2026 are advised to clarify early on exactly which audit evidence is required and which certified auditors or audit organizations are suitable for the task. Establishing contact with appropriately trained auditors now helps avoid bottlenecks as the statutory deadlines of the NISG 2026 draw closer.
Source: itwelt.at · Published August 17, 2026
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