NIS2 in the Baltics: Strengthening Cyber Resilience

The EU NIS2 Directive marks a turning point for cybersecurity across Europe, especially for the Baltic countries - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. These nations are rapidly transposing the directive into national law, making cybersecurity a top priority for critical and essential sectors. With the increase in cyberattacks targeting the region, Lithuania alone reported a 63% surge in incidents in 2024 - NIS2 compliance has become a strategic necessity rather than a regulatory formality.

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What Baltic Organizations Must Do Under NIS2

The NIS2 Directive expands the number of organizations in scope and mandates tighter cybersecurity controls. In the Baltics, companies identified as essential or important entities must:

·       Implement comprehensive risk management and governance - including policies, security roles, and board accountability.

·       Ensure timely incident detection and reporting - typically within 24 hours of detection and full reporting within 72 hours.

·       Maintain continuous log monitoring and evidence retention - to support audits and forensic investigations.

·       Secure networks and supply chains - with regular vulnerability assessments and access control reviews.

Non-compliance may result in significant penalties:

- Up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover for essential entities.

- Up to €7 million or 1.4% of global turnover for important entities.

Beyond financial sanctions, non-compliance can cause reputational damage and potential suspension of critical services.

Challenges Facing Baltic Organizations

Despite strong government support for digitalization, many Baltic organizations face real challenges implementing NIS2:

·  Limited cybersecurity resources - many organizations lack the tools or staff to maintain 24/7 monitoring.

·   Fragmented log data - systems often operate in silos, making correlation and reporting difficult.

·  Short incident reporting windows - tight deadlines demand automation.

·   Complex regulatory landscape - varying national interpretations of NIS2 cause confusion.

·   Cross-border operations - especially for telecom and digital infrastructure providers working in multiple Baltic markets.
 

How Log360 Simplifies NIS2 Compliance

ManageEngine Log360 provides a comprehensive platform that directly supports NIS2 requirements by streamlining monitoring, detection, and compliance reporting:

- Centralized log management: Collects and stores logs from servers, devices, and cloud platforms in one secure repository - fulfilling NIS2 evidence retention requirements.

- Real-time threat detection: Built-in SIEM capabilities detect and alert on suspicious activity, ensuring faster response times in line with NIS2 incident rules.

- Audit-ready reports: Prebuilt compliance reports allow auditors and regulators to verify adherence quickly.

- User access monitoring: Tracks privilege escalations, logins, anomalies, and suspicious actions - critical for access control and accountability requirements.

- Automated alerts and dashboards: Notify IT and compliance teams instantly, reducing the need for manual intervention.     

- Visibility across environments: Supports hybrid IT environments -  on-premises, cloud, and distributed systems across the Baltic region.
 

With Log360, Baltic organizations can reduce compliance complexity, automate evidence generation, and improve overall security maturity - all within a unified platform. Discover how Log360 can help your organization stay secure, compliant, and resilient across the Baltics. 

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