⚠️ NIS2 Compliance Deadline: October 17, 2024

NIS2 Compliance Made Simple for Active Directory

Meet EU NIS2 Directive requirements with purpose-built Active Directory reporting and monitoring tools. Track privileged access, audit user accounts, and maintain compliance with automated reporting.

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What is NIS2 and Why It Matters

The NIS2 Directive at a Glance

  • Enforcement Date: October 17, 2024
  • Scope: Expanded from 7 to 18 critical sectors
  • Affected Entities: Over 100,000 companies in the EU
  • Key Requirements: Robust access controls, incident reporting, supply chain security
  • Penalties: Up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover

Identity & Access Management Under NIS2

NIS2 specifically requires organizations to implement:

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Privileged access management
  • Regular access reviews and audits
  • Incident detection and reporting within 24 hours
  • Supply chain access monitoring

NIS2 Compliance Dashboard

Real-time visibility into your Active Directory security posture

NIS2 Compliance Dashboard showing critical events, compliance status, and pending notifications
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Critical Event Tracking

Monitor high-severity events that require immediate attention or regulatory notification

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24-Hour Notification

Track incidents requiring notification within NIS2's 24-hour reporting deadline

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Compliance Status

Overall compliance health with clear indicators for areas needing attention

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Automated Checks

Schedule compliance reports to run automatically and maintain continuous compliance

10 Pre-Built NIS2 Compliance Reports

Specifically designed to meet NIS2 requirements for Active Directory

Access Control & Privileged Accounts

  • ✓ Privileged Accounts Audit
    Lists all accounts with elevated privileges for access control compliance
  • ✓ Privileged Security Groups
    Identifies all security groups with administrative privileges
  • ✓ Administrative Groups Review
    Quarterly review of Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins, and other critical groups
  • ✓ Excessive Permissions Review
    Users with more than 50 group memberships requiring access review

User & Identity Management

  • ✓ Inactive User Accounts (90+ days)
    Identifies dormant accounts that pose security risks
  • ✓ Orphaned Accounts
    Accounts without managers or with disabled managers
  • ✓ Service Accounts Audit
    Technical accounts requiring special security measures
  • ✓ Password Policy Non-Compliance
    Accounts not meeting password security requirements

Supply Chain Security

  • ✓ External Contractor Accounts
    Track and audit all vendor and contractor access for supply chain compliance
  • ✓ Computer Accounts Inactive (90+ days)
    Identify unused computer accounts that could be exploited

All Reports Include:

  • ✅ Automated scheduling options
  • ✅ Export to multiple formats
  • ✅ Email delivery capabilities
  • ✅ Historical tracking
  • ✅ Customizable filters

How AD FastReporter Addresses NIS2 Requirements

Article 21: Access Control (2.a.iii)

"policies on the use of cryptography and, where appropriate, encryption and policies on access control management and user authentication"

✅ AD FastReporter Solution:
  • Privileged accounts audit reports
  • Access rights accumulation tracking
  • Regular access review scheduling
  • Authentication policy compliance checks
Access control report showing privileged accounts

Article 21: Multi-Factor Authentication (2.j)

"the use of multi-factor authentication or continuous authentication solutions"

✅ AD FastReporter Solution:
  • Identify accounts without MFA enforcement
  • Track privileged accounts requiring MFA
  • Monitor service accounts needing special handling
  • Report on authentication method usage
MFA compliance report

Article 23: Incident Reporting

"24-hour early warning for significant incidents"

✅ AD FastReporter Solution:
  • Real-time event severity categorization
  • 24-hour notification tracking
  • Incident timeline documentation
  • Automated alerting for critical events
Incident tracking dashboard

Supply Chain Security

"Security around supply chains and supplier relationships"

✅ AD FastReporter Solution:
  • External contractor account tracking
  • Vendor access audit trails
  • Time-limited access monitoring
  • Third-party privilege reviews
Supply chain access report

Benefits of Using AD FastReporter for NIS2

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Rapid Deployment

Get compliant quickly with pre-built reports and minimal configuration. No complex setup or professional services required.

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NIS2-Specific Design

Reports and dashboards specifically designed around NIS2 requirements, not generic security reports adapted for compliance.

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Continuous Compliance

Automated scheduling ensures you maintain compliance over time, not just during audits.

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Audit-Ready Documentation

Historical report storage and export capabilities provide complete audit trails for regulatory inspections.

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24-Hour Notification Support

Track and document incidents requiring regulatory notification within NIS2's strict timeframes.

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Cost-Effective Solution

Achieve NIS2 compliance without expensive SIEM or IAM platforms. Purpose-built for AD reporting.

Who Needs NIS2 Compliance?

Essential Entities (Stricter Requirements)

Organizations in these sectors face the most stringent NIS2 requirements:

  • Energy: Electricity, oil, gas, hydrogen
  • Transport: Air, rail, water, road
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, laboratories
  • Drinking Water & Wastewater
  • Digital Infrastructure: Internet exchanges, DNS providers, cloud services
  • Public Administration

Important Entities

These sectors also fall under NIS2 with proportionate requirements:

  • Postal & Courier Services
  • Waste Management
  • Manufacturing: Chemicals, food, medical devices, electronics
  • Digital Providers: Online marketplaces, search engines, social networks
  • Research Organizations
Size Thresholds: Medium and large enterprises (50+ employees or €10M+ turnover) in these sectors must comply.

Implementation Roadmap

Get compliant with AD FastReporter in 4 simple steps

1

Install & Connect

Download AD FastReporter and connect to your Active Directory domain. No agents or schema changes required.

Time: 15 minutes

2

Run Initial Assessment

Use the NIS2 Compliance Dashboard to assess your current security posture and identify gaps.

Time: 30 minutes

3

Schedule Reports

Configure automated reports for continuous monitoring. Set up email alerts for critical findings.

Time: 1 hour

4

Maintain Compliance

Review dashboard regularly, respond to alerts, and document actions for audit purposes.

Time: Ongoing

Total Time to Initial Compliance: Less than 2 hours

NIS2 Success Stories

Deutsche Leasing

"The NIS2 compliance dashboard gave us immediate visibility into our privileged accounts. We identified and remediated over 40 orphaned admin accounts in the first week."

- IT Security Manager, Financial Services

Energy United

"Automated reporting saves us 20+ hours per month. We now have continuous compliance instead of scrambling before audits."

- Compliance Officer, Energy Sector

Infirmary Health

"The 24-hour incident tracking feature is exactly what we needed for NIS2. We can now prove compliance with notification requirements."

- CISO, Healthcare Provider

Don't Risk Non-Compliance

€10 Million

Maximum penalty for essential entities

2% Revenue

Alternative penalty calculation

Personal Liability

Management can be held responsible

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Frequently Asked Questions

NIS2 doesn't mandate specific tools or vendors. It requires organizations to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures. AD FastReporter helps you meet these requirements by providing the necessary reporting, monitoring, and documentation capabilities for Active Directory security. Many EU organizations already use AD FastReporter as part of their NIS2 compliance strategy.

Yes, NIS2 compliance features including the dashboard, automated scheduling, report storage, and export capabilities are available in the Pro version. The Pro version is essential for maintaining continuous compliance through automated reporting and historical documentation required for audits.

We recommend:

  • Weekly: Privileged accounts and access control reports
  • Monthly: Inactive accounts, orphaned accounts, and password compliance
  • Quarterly: Comprehensive access reviews and administrative group audits
  • Real-time: Critical event monitoring through the dashboard

AD FastReporter's scheduling feature automates this process, ensuring you never miss a compliance check.

Yes, the NIS2 Compliance Dashboard tracks events requiring notification and displays time remaining until the 24-hour deadline. You can configure email alerts for critical events and use the incident tracking features to document your response and notification activities.

Pro version customers receive priority support to help with:

  • Initial setup and configuration
  • Customizing reports for your specific requirements
  • Setting up automated schedules
  • Best practices for NIS2 compliance

We also provide documentation and video tutorials specifically for NIS2 implementation.

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