The new NIS2 (Network and Information Systems Security Directive) introduces extensive responsibilities for all organizations operating in the Netherlands and the European Union. These obligations now cover not only major energy or finance institutions but also medium-sized manufacturers, service providers, logistics companies, and digital platforms.
PentestBX’s automation capabilities help you make your compliance process with these mandatory requirements faster, more continuous, and more cost-effective. The platform supports your efforts with modules designed for continuous visibility, rapid vulnerability detection, risk prioritization, and audit-ready reporting—all aligned with NIS2 requirements.
1. The Biggest Challenge of NIS2: Continuity and Expanding Scope
Unlike the previous NIS Directive, NIS2 requires continuous security monitoring and real-time risk management. Annual or periodic checks are no longer sufficient—organizations are now expected to monitor their security posture at all times and provide evidence of it.
PentestBX Approach: Moving from Annual Tests to Continuous Security
Traditional, manual penetration tests are performed once a year, limited to a specific time window, and often costly. PentestBX, however, is designed for today’s threat landscape, where risk is continuous. With the platform’s continuous and automated Vulnerability Assessment & Management (VAM), you gain:
● 24/7 Continuous Monitoring
It offers automated scanning at predefined intervals for vulnerabilities across your network and web applications, and provides instant alerts whenever a new risk emerges.
● Risk-Based Prioritization
Detected vulnerabilities can be prioritized based on factors such as personal data exposure risk under GDPR, service continuity impact under NIS2, and operational criticality.
This enables security teams to focus on the most critical issues at the right time.
2. Auditability and Accountability
NIS2 requires incident notifications to be made within the first 24 hours and mandates full documentation of all technical and organizational measures taken. During audits, organizations must be able to prove these steps.
PentestBX Approach: Audit-Ready, Structured Reporting
● Regulation-Ready Reports
PentestBX presents technical findings in a clear and easy-to-understand format, enabling you to generate reports for NIS2 and GDPR. This makes the reporting process significantly easier for CISOs, executives, and compliance teams.
● Technical Control Evidence
The findings produced by PentestBX serve as concrete and verifiable evidence supporting the technical security measures implemented by the organization.
3. Supply Chain Security and Third-Party Management
NIS2 requires organizations not only to ensure their own security posture but also to assess the cybersecurity maturity of their suppliers.
PentestBX Approach: Simplified Supplier Assessment
● External Attack Surface Scanning You can easily scan the internet-facing assets of your suppliers and receive instant notifications whenever a critical vulnerability is detected.
● Standardized Assessment Methodology MSSPs and security teams can evaluate different suppliers from a single platform using a consistent, NIS2-compliant methodology.
Conclusion: Turn NIS2 Obligations into an Advantage
NIS2 is not just a regulation to comply with—it is also a significant opportunity for organizations to enhance their cyber resilience.
PentestBX reduces the high costs and manual workload associated with traditional penetration testing processes, enabling security teams to focus on strategic risk management without the constant pressure of continuous audits.
Discover the power of PentestBX automation to reduce your NIS2 compliance burden and strengthen your cyber resilience. Request a demo today.