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In order for companies to be prepared for the new legal situation of cyber security the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) provides companies with the so-called Fitnis2-Navigator a practical online tool.
Cyber security includes the protection of network and information systems (NIS) their users and other affected people from cyber incidents and threats. With the upcoming implementation of the EU directive on network and information security (NIS2) more companies have to professionalize their IT security measures and fulfill comprehensive evidence obligations. For the first time many small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) start-ups and craft businesses are also subject to binding requirements for their IT security directly or within a supply chain.
emphasizes: Cyber security is economic security. The digital resilience of our economy in Europe is and falls with a high level of security. Our companies need protection-now only those who are digitally safe remains economically strong. Europe has opened up opportunities with the NIS2 directive. Rules of more understandable security gaps better recognized and supported to close them - quickly understandable and effective.
The Fitnis2 navigator is modular and supports companies in four coordinated steps:
Quick-Check: Examination of your own dismay. Self-Assessment: Assessment of the existing IT security measures. Delta evaluation: Comparison of which areas are already in charge of fulfilling the new-already mandatory-Action plans: Significant recommendations for action to improve your own security measures and to fulfill the new security specifications.
In addition to the online tool with advice and training courses as well as background information on the NIS2 directive the Fitnis2 navigator also offers a comprehensive accompanying offer. This enables companies to prepare for the new legal situation.
The tool is a joint project by Germany Safe on the Netz e.V. and the University of Paderborn. In the development of the navigator experts in particular from the Federal Office of Information Technology (BSI) and the Cyberintelligence.Institute (CII) were consulted.
The Fitnis2 navigator was developed as part of the IT security initiative in the economy of the BMWE medium-sized business. The IT security in business initiative supports SME in all questions of cybersecurity.
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Another offer that pays in addition to the Fitnis2 navigator on the requirement of the NIS2 directive is the new ISMS workshop of the cybersecurity transfer office in medium-sized companies. An ISMS (information security management system) determines rules methods and processes to protect information security in the company. The workshop series consists of five basic and optional two overall construction modules and is repeated regularly. Participating companies can implement important cyber security modules after their participation and take an important step towards NIS2 conformity. The registration takes place via.
What is Mittelstand-Digital?
With the nationwide network of the Mittelstand-Digital Centers and the IT security in business initiative the funding focus Mittelstand-Digital offers extensive support for safe and sustainable digitization. Small and medium-sized companies benefit from concrete practical examples and precise providers-neutral offers for qualifications and IT security. The BMWE enables the free use of all offers from Mittelstand-Digital. You can find more information at.
