Compliance & regulations

Latest Apr 19, 2026
84% of in-scope organizations admit they're not ready. Belgium set the first conformity assessment deadline on April...

NIS2 latest news: What changed in 2026 and what it means for EU businesses

84% of in-scope organizations admit they're not ready. Belgium set the first conformity assessment deadline on April 18, 2026. The Netherlands is days away from enforcement. Here's where the regulatory wave stands and what IT leaders need to act on now.

NIS2 latest news: What changed in 2026 and what it means for EU businesses
Apr 9, 2026 10 min read
NIS2 Article 21(2)(j) mandates MFA "where appropriate" — not passwordless by default. Learn what ENISA guidance...

Is NIS2 passwordless authentication required for compliance?

NIS2 Article 21(2)(j) mandates MFA "where appropriate" — not passwordless by default. Learn what ENISA guidance actually requires, how auditors evaluate your implementation, and how to build a defensible hybrid compliance posture for 2026.

Is NIS2 passwordless authentication required for compliance?
Apr 5, 2026 16 min read
NIS2's 24–72–30 reporting framework assumes continuous monitoring and structured evidence — not manual workflows under...

NIS2 compliance reporting: How automation reduces the burden

NIS2's 24–72–30 reporting framework assumes continuous monitoring and structured evidence — not manual workflows under pressure. This article maps each deadline to specific automation capabilities and defines where human judgment remains non-negotiable.

NIS2 compliance reporting: How automation reduces the burden
Apr 2, 2026 14 min read
Credential gaps are the leading NIS2 audit failure point in 2026. This guide covers Article 21 password requirements,...

NIS2 password requirements: What European companies must do in 2026

Credential gaps are the leading NIS2 audit failure point in 2026. This guide covers Article 21 password requirements, NIST SP 800-63B alignment, AD hardening steps, and the audit evidence regulators ask for first.

NIS2 password requirements: What European companies must do in 2026
Aug 22, 2025 7 min read
Introduction GDPR password security is an essential component of modern data protection strategies and a key aspect of...

GDPR password security: Guide to effective staff training

Introduction GDPR password security is an essential component of modern data protection strategies and a key aspect of GDPR compliance. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations are legally required to implement special technical and organizational measures to safeguard...

GDPR password security: Guide to effective staff training
Aug 14, 2025 8 min read
Introduction In the complex ecosystem of modern healthcare, patient data is essential for secure management. In 2024,...

HIPAA requirements for password management

Introduction In the complex ecosystem of modern healthcare, patient data is essential for secure management. In 2024, the U.S. healthcare sector experienced over 700 large-scale data breaches, marking the third consecutive year with such a high volume of incidents. This surge compromised over 275...

HIPAA requirements for password management