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Microsoft 365 x NIS2

The questions manufacturers ask about NIS2, answered one at a time. Most of the answers turn out to live in Microsoft 365, the system you already run.

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Why do default Microsoft 365 settings fail a NIS2 audit?

The demand will come from your biggest customer before it comes from any regulator. Here is what their questionnaire will find.

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Are the backups encrypted, tested, and NIS2-aligned?

Three tests your backups have to pass: encrypted, tested, and out of reach of the account that just got compromised.

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Can you help us with our incident response plan?

Six questions, answered in advance, on one page, with a name against each.

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Doesn't antivirus and MFA mean we're covered?

The reason is arithmetic. NIS2 asks for ten measures, and these two are parts of two of them.

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The questions, by section

Does it apply to us3 answered

Why do default Microsoft 365 settings fail a NIS2 audit?5 min read

What exactly is NIS2, and how do I know if it applies to my business?5 min read

Can our company be held liable if a supplier or third party we use isn't compliant?4 min read

Compliance and audit3 answered

Can you help us with our incident response plan?5 min read

Are the backups encrypted, tested, and NIS2-aligned?5 min read

Will this help us meet the 24-hour incident reporting requirement under NIS2?4 min read

Risk and liability1 answered

What are the most common mistakes small businesses make with Microsoft 365 security?3 min read

Common misconceptions1 answered

Doesn't antivirus and MFA mean we're covered?4 min read

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