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comes
hand in hand with new
and more complex cyber threats. The
directive aims to establish a comprehensive
framework to address these threats, ensuring the
resilience of critical infrastructure and promoting
a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU
member states.
The objectives of the NIS2
Directive can be broadly categorized
into three primary goals:
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developing a culture of shared responsibility in
addressing cybersecurity risks
● ensuring
that essential service providers and digital service
providers adhere to strict security standards
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facilitating swift and efficient information sharing
and collaboration for responding to cyber threats
among member states
The NIS2 Directive
poses challenges for the domain industry,
particularly regarding verification processes and
the allocation of responsibilities between
registries and registrars. It emphasizes stringent
verification for domain registrations, but the
lack of clear procedures presents difficulties for
domain professionals. Additionally, the directive
has implications beyond the EU, affecting
companies outside the EU that offer services to EU
customers, which raises concerns about balancing
legitimate access and data privacy.
Article 28, for
example, focuses on the necessity for TLD registries
and domain name registration service providers to
gather and maintain accurate, comprehensive data on
domain name registrations. Therefore, TLD registries
and domain name registration service providers must
craft policies and procedures to validate the
accuracy of the information in their databases.
Non-personal domain name registration data should be
made publicly available promptly after domain name
registration.
Although it aims to
strengthen cybersecurity in the EU, the directive
will result in significant changes and problematic
situations for digital operators and domain
professionals. For this reason, the industry
must remain vigilant and make an effort towards
collaboration in order to navigate its complexities
effectively.
To help you understand
this complex piece of legislation, InterNetX
has developed an insightful e-book titled
"NIS2:
Unraveling the Directive". It
provides an in-depth understanding of the EU
regulatory shift and explores its impact on multiple
parties within the domain industry. You will gain
valuable perspectives on how the EU's mission of
ensuring a safer digital environment for users and
businesses can be achieved through accurate domain
registration data and recognize its broader
implications for the domain industry.
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