Understand NIS2 requirements without getting lost in the noise.
With the NIS2 compliance deadline approaching, many organisations are facing growing pressure to understand what the directive means in practice and what steps need to happen next. Between evolving guidance, technical requirements and conflicting information, it can quickly become difficult to separate what matters from what does not.
In this on-demand webinar, CWSI and Microsoft take a practical look at NIS2, how it builds on the original NIS1 directive, which organisations are affected, and the first steps businesses should consider when working towards compliance.
CWSI Secure Data Practice Lead Paul Conaty is joined by Microsoft Data Security & Compliance Technical Specialist James Leo to explore the realities organisations are facing, clarify common misconceptions and outline a more manageable approach to preparing for NIS2 requirements.
In this session you’ll learn:
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How NIS2 expands on the original NIS1 directive.
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Which organisations are impacted by NIS2.
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Common challenges businesses face when preparing for compliance.
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The first practical steps towards NIS2 readiness.
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Ways to strengthen governance, security and resilience
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How to approach compliance in a more structured and manageable way
Speakers
Paul Conaty
Secure Data Practice Lead, CWSI
Paul Conaty is Secure Data Practice Lead at CWSI, one of Europe’s leading mobile and cloud security specialists. With over 20 years of experience across engineering, technical, and management roles, he provides strategic and tactical security guidance to organisations in Ireland and globally.
A recognised thought leader in cybersecurity, governance, and compliance, Paul advises public and private sector organisations on mitigating cyber risks. He offers practical strategies for protecting company data, from identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening IT infrastructure to implementing Multi-Factor Authentication and training employees on phishing threats. He is also an Ambassador for the GDPR Awareness Coalition, advocating for greater awareness of data privacy obligations under GDPR.
James Leo
Enterprise Data Security Solutions Engineer, Microsoft
James Leo is a Data Security and Information Governance Technical Specialist at Microsoft. He works with organisations to strengthen how they protect, govern and manage their data while navigating an increasingly complex security and regulatory landscape.
With particular expertise in Microsoft Purview, James helps organisations address data security, information governance, risk and compliance requirements. He brings practical insight into regulatory frameworks such as NIS2 and how Microsoft technologies can support organisations as they assess their current position and work towards stronger compliance and resilience.
