NIS2 Directive and Identity Governance Administration

This solution brief outlines the NIS2 Directive, a European Union legislative framework aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and resilience for critical infrastructure and services among member states. It builds upon the original NIS Directive, expanding its scope and requirements. The document also details Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), which manages digital identities and access rights within organizations. It emphasizes the intersection of NIS2 and IGA, highlighting enhanced security requirements, access control, risk management, compliance, third-party risk management, employee training, and governance frameworks. NIS2 mandates strict access controls and risk management frameworks, while IGA supports these through identity management and auditing capabilities. The brief concludes with a description of how Omada's Global Advisory Practice assists organizations in aligning their IGA solutions with NIS2 requirements, ensuring compliance and reducing cybersecurity risks.