How Does NIS2 Impact File Sharing and Collaboration?
NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2), the EU’s updated cybersecurity directive, significantly raises the security and compliance bar for file-sharing and collaboration platforms. It expands the scope of regulated entities, strengthens incident reporting requirements, and enforces stricter security measures.
But how exactly does NIS2 impact what organizations need from their file sharing & collaboration platforms in order to reach compliance?
Let’s take a look.
How NIS2 Affects File Sharing & Collaboration Platforms
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Stronger Access Control & Authentication – Platforms must enforce robust access controls, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and least-privilege principles.
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Data Integrity & Protection – Organizations must ensure encryption in transit and at rest and protect data against unauthorized access.
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Incident Detection & Reporting – Faster detection and mandatory reporting of security breaches within 24–72 hours.
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Resilience & Business Continuity – Platforms must support backup, disaster recovery, and continuity planning to meet regulatory demands.
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Vendor & Supply Chain Security – Organizations must ensure their software providers comply with NIS2 security measures (spoiler alert, Cells does).
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Auditability & Compliance Proof – Platforms must provide logging, monitoring, and audit trails to demonstrate compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
Want to read up on NIS2? Check out this post on the Wire blog.
How Pydio Cells Helps Organizations Achieve NIS2 Compliance
Pydio Cells was developed with security, control, and compliance in its DNA, making it a strong fit for organizations subject to NIS2. Key compliance features include:
Self-Hosted & Data Sovereignty – Organizations can control their data fully, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and avoiding risks associated with cloud-based third-party providers. Learn more about Cells and data sovereignty here.
Granular Access Controls & MFA – Pydio Cells enables precise user access controls and integration with enterprise authentication systems (LDAP, SSO, OpenID) and MFA to prevent unauthorized access. Learn more here.
Encryption & Secure File Sharing – Files are encrypted in transit, and secure sharing policies can be enforced (password-protected links, expiration dates, user access tracking).
Real-Time Monitoring & Audit Logs – Advanced logging, reporting, and audit trails ensure organizations can track user activity, detect anomalies, and prove compliance. Read up on Cells and compliance here.
Automated Backup & Disaster Recovery – Cells includes built-in features for data redundancy, backups, and disaster recovery planning to help ensure business continuity.
Supply Chain Security & Open-Source Transparency – Unlike proprietary SaaS solutions, Pydio Cells’ open-source nature allows organizations to inspect the code and reduce third-party risks.
TL;DR
Cells aligns with NIS2 by providing a secure, self-hosted, and compliance-friendly collaboration solution, helping organizations maintain full control over their data, strengthen cybersecurity defenses, and meet regulatory obligations. You can take a deeper dive into all things Cells and security here.
And if you are also looking for a highly secure, NIS2-compliant communications platform, make sure you check out Wire.
Need to Balance Ease-of-Use with Security? Pydio Cells Can Help.
If your organization is serious about secure document sharing and collaboration you need to check out Pydio Cells. Cells was developed specifically to help enterprises balance the need to collaborate effectively with the need to keep data secure.
With robust admin controls, advanced automation capabilities, and a seamless, intuitive end-user experience Pydio is the right choice for organizations looking to balance performance and security without compromising on either. Try Cells live for yourself. Or click on the button below to talk to a Pydio document sharing specialist.