The breach will happen.
The only question is what you can prove.
German-engineered visibility. Automated evidence. 24×7 threat response. Delivered from Dublin for Irish organisations under NIS2.
NIS2Ireland brings the Enginsight unified cybersecurity platform and a dedicated German Cyber Defence Centre to Irish healthcare, care services, and critical infrastructure — so when the regulator arrives, the evidence is already there.
Visibility
Every asset, every vulnerability, every connection — discovered continuously and automatically.
Evidence
Forensic-grade audit trails and NIS2 compliance reports generated without manual effort.
Response
24×7 German SOC analysts detect, validate, and contain threats before they become incidents.
NIS2 Assumes You Can See Everything. Most Organisations Cannot.
NIS2Ireland helps Irish organisations move from cyber guesswork to visible, provable control.
The directive assumes your organisation already knows what it operates. For most Irish businesses, that assumption exposes a significant gap.
What assets exist?
Shadow IT, unmanaged endpoints, and cloud sprawl mean most organisations cannot list every device on their network.
What software is running?
Unpatched applications and unlicensed software create exploitable attack surfaces that go undetected for months.
What vulnerabilities exist?
Without continuous scanning, critical weaknesses remain open. NIS2 requires documented, repeatable risk analysis.
What logs are available?
Regulators expect immutable, end-to-end log collection. Most organisations cannot produce a complete audit trail.
What incidents occurred?
Without detection capability, incidents go unnoticed. NIS2 requires a 24-hour initial notification window.
What evidence can be produced?
Regulators do not accept good intentions. They require documented proof of controls, actions taken, and outcomes.
“Most Irish organisations don't have a compliance problem. They have a visibility problem.”
NIS2 compliance is a consequence of getting cyber visibility right — not the other way around.
But visibility alone is not enough.
Seeing threats in real time requires 24×7 human-led detection and response. That is what the Enginsight MDR Service provides — operated from a dedicated German Cyber Defence Centre.
Need immediate guidance on NIS2 compliance?
Our compliance experts are ready to help Irish organisations navigate the requirements.
The Question That Matters
When the Incident Happens — What Can You Prove?
Not if. When.
The first question after a breach won't be “Did you have a policy?”
It will be: “What can you prove you were doing?”
Under NIS2, directors face personal liability for inadequate cybersecurity measures. The regulator won't accept a PDF on a shelf. They'll want timestamped, machine-generated evidence that your organisation was actively detecting, responding, and documenting — before, during, and after the incident.
The Proof Chain
Asset Discovery
Every device, service, and connection across your network — identified automatically and continuously.
Vulnerability Detection
CVEs, misconfigurations, weak credentials and unpatched systems found and scored before attackers do.
Forensic Logging
Immutable audit trail of every event, access, and change — the evidence regulators will ask for.
24×7 Detection & Response
Human analysts in a German SOC validate threats and contain attacks within 30-minute SLAs.
Evidence Generation
Compliance reports, incident timelines, and NIS2 Article 21 evidence packs — produced automatically.
Enginsight produces all five — from a single platform — with no manual effort.
See what your network actually looks likeFind Out in 60 Seconds Where You Stand
Our free NIS2 Readiness Scorecard determines your entity classification, identifies compliance gaps exposing your leadership to personal liability, and maps the exact technical controls required for audit-ready evidence.
A simple, 3-question automated assessment gives you a personalised summary of:
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The Three Pillars of Technical Proof
NIS2 compliance requires continuous evidence across three domains: proactive security assessment, immutable audit logging, and real-time incident response. Our integrated platform delivers all three.
Audit & Vulnerability
Proactive Scanning & Asset Discovery
Complete visibility into your infrastructure with continuous vulnerability detection and automated penetration testing.
Automated network scanning and permanent IT asset inventory
Eliminate Shadow IT and ensure full infrastructure visibility
Continuous CVE detection and risk scoring across all assets
Prioritise remediation based on real exploit risk
Scheduled internal and external penetration tests with detailed reporting
Validate security controls without manual testing overhead
Complete software and configuration baseline across endpoints
Track installed software, versions, and licence compliance
Evidence & Logging
Immutable Audit Trail & Forensic Readiness
Centralised log collection with forensic-grade evidence capture for regulatory audits and incident investigation.
Centralised log collection, event correlation, and automated workflows
Audit-proof documentation that meets NIS2 evidence requirements
Real-time detection of unauthorised file and configuration changes
Detect tampering and maintain configuration baselines
Searchable log archive with pseudonymisation for GDPR compliance
Rapid incident investigation with complete audit trail
Automated compliance reports for NIS2, ISO 27001, and TISAX
Generate audit-ready evidence packs on demand
Response & Resilience
Real-Time Defence & Automated Containment
Detect, contain, and respond to threats in real-time with automated defence mechanisms and network isolation.
Host-based and network intrusion detection with anomaly analysis
Early attack identification before damage occurs
Automated blocking and containment of detected threats
Stop attacks in progress without manual intervention
Zero-trust network isolation and least-privilege access control
Contain lateral movement and protect critical systems
Automated incident workflows with 24h/72h NIS2 reporting support
Meet mandatory reporting deadlines with forensic trace packs
Proof, Not Promises
Our integrated platform maps directly to NIS2 Article 21 requirements. Each Enginsight module produces specific, auditor-ready evidence outputs—from asset inventories to forensic trace packs—eliminating manual documentation and human error.
NIS2 demands operational security that is measurable, repeatable, and evidential. Our integrated platform automates the technical controls that regulators require.
Core Technical Evidence
- Automated IT asset inventory with Watchdog network scanning to eliminate Shadow IT
- Continuous vulnerability detection with Observer and automated Hacktor penetration testing
- Verity SIEM with centralised log collection for audit-proof forensic evidence
- Host-based IDS and Active Shield IPS for real-time attack detection and prevention
- Micro-segmentation with Network Shield for zero-trust access control
- Pulsar Agent endpoint protection for remote and hybrid workforces
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) for configuration baseline enforcement
NIS2 Article 21 Compliance
- Fulfils all Article 21 technical and organisational security measures
- Enables mandatory 24-hour early warning and 72-hour incident assessment reporting
- Automates incident logging with forensic trace pack generation
- Enforces encryption standards and secure communications monitoring
- Delivers continuous vulnerability scanning and configuration compliance
- Supports supply chain security with third-party access logging
NIS2 Requirement to Control Mapping
| NIS2 Requirement | What It Means | Platform Module | Evidence Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk analysis & vulnerability discovery | Continuous scanning & asset visibility | Observer + Hacktor | Risk Score, Audit Trail |
| Asset management & inventory | Complete infrastructure visibility | Watchdog + Pulsar | Asset Register, Software Inventory |
| End-to-end detection | Detect anomalies and malicious activity | IDS + Verity SIEM | Event Log, Alert Chain |
| Rapid incident response | 24h reporting + 72h assessment | Active Shield + SIEM Workflows | Forensic Trace Pack |
| Supply-chain access control | Least-privilege segmentation | Network Shield | Access Logs, Session Records |
| Logging & monitoring | Capture all system activity | Verity SIEM + FIM | Immutable Logs, Change Records |
| Business continuity & recovery | Maintain operational resilience | Automated Monitoring | System Status, Recovery Evidence |
One Platform, Multiple Certifications
Our security architecture is validated against the most rigorous European and international standards. Deploy once, satisfy multiple regulatory frameworks.
ISO/IEC 27001
International ISMS Standard
Automates technical controls for Information Security Management System certification, reducing manual audit workload.
NIS2 Directive
EU Cybersecurity Regulation
Full compliance automation for essential and important entities under the Network and Information Security Directive.
TISAX
Automotive Security Standard
Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange for automotive supply chain security requirements.
GDPR
Data Protection Compliance
Built-in pseudonymisation, data access logging, and breach notification support for General Data Protection Regulation.
KRITIS
Critical Infrastructure Protection
German BSI-KRITIS compliance for operators of critical infrastructure under IT Security Act 2.0.
EU Data Sovereignty
Made in Germany
All data processing within EU jurisdiction. No US Cloud Act exposure. German engineering and data residency.
Board Accountability Under NIS2
NIS2 places direct governance obligations on senior leadership. Boards and management teams must be able to demonstrate reasonable steps and audit-ready evidence of control:
Failure to meet obligations can result in:
- Board exposure to regulatory scrutiny
- Fines proportional to global turnover
- Mandatory public notification of failures
- Regulatory oversight and ongoing audit requirements
Use our interactive map to understand:
- Your exposure
- Your sector's risk category
- Required actions for Essential vs. Important Entities
- Where Enginsight automation removes liability
Need immediate guidance on NIS2 compliance?
Our compliance experts are ready to help Irish organisations navigate the requirements.
Why Irish Organisations Choose NIS2Ireland.com
We eliminate geopolitical risk associated with US-based security platforms. Our solution delivers Made in Germany technology with Irish expertise, guaranteeing EU data sovereignty and alignment with European compliance standards.
Forensic-Grade Evidence
All logged data is stored in an audit-proof, immutable format suitable for regulatory inspection and forensic investigation.
NIS2 Technical Requirements
Complete coverage of early detection, continuous risk assessment, secure supplier access, and rapid forensic-ready incident response.
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