NIS2 Representation is crucial for organizations outside the European Union (EU) that provide essential or important services to EU entities. This section of our resource center explains why appointing an EU representative is vital under the NIS2 Directive, which significantly expands cybersecurity obligations beyond the original NIS Directive's scope. For organizations operating across various sectors - from energy and transportation to healthcare and digital infrastructure - understanding NIS2 representation requirements is fundamental for maintaining legal operations within the EU.
NIS2 mandates that entities providing essential or important services to the EU must designate a representative if they lack a physical establishment in the Union but offer services that could impact EU critical infrastructure. This representation requirement ensures accountability, facilitates communication with supervisory authorities, and helps maintain a robust cybersecurity framework across the EU's digital single market. Whether you're a cloud service provider, managed service provider, or any organization falling under NIS2's expanded scope, proper representation is key to demonstrating compliance and maintaining business continuity in the European market.
