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The European Union’s Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) is now in effect. And, throughout 2025, governments across the continent will be transposing it into national law.
Complying with the regulation involves a combination of changes to workflows, employee behavior, and technology. There isn’t a single ‘turnkey’ solution that will make you compliant on its own. But the best NIS2 compliance software can make the process a lot easier.
In this article, you’ll learn about:
- 5 best NIS2 compliance software providers:
- Heimdal – Modular, cloud-based solution with various security tools to ensure NIS2 compliance.
- Aptien – Specialized in documentation and risk management rather than cybersecurity enforcement.
- Syteca – Focuses on preventing insider cybersecurity threats.
- Trend Micro – The solution has a steep learning curve but offers robust security features.
- Eviden – Unlike software-based providers, this solution offers expert advisory and compliance support.
- What NIS2 compliance software does
- Key features and capabilities of NIS2 compliance software
5 of the best NIS2 compliance software and solution providers
NIS2 is a relatively new piece of regulation. As such, there are not yet tons of providers with specifically tailored solutions. But, we’ve listed five businesses that are offering relevant products and services.
1. Heimdal
Danish company Heimdal’s NIS2 compliance solution is one of the most advanced options for medium and large sized companies. The cloud-based platform is entirely self-service, lightweight and easy to use. It begins by scanning your environment and security settings. Then it automatically generates a report detailing your current security posture – and how compliant you are with NIS2.
Heimdal then gives you access to their complete cybersecurity platform. The platform takes a modular approach – you can add (or remove) the cybersecurity products you need from the ‘library’ of tools. You then simply pick and choose the tools that help you tune your environment, so it is NIS2 compliant.
Heimdal’s platform provides powerful controls that can help with a range of NIS2 compliance requirements, including:
- Incident handling
- Crisis management
- Vulnerability management
- Access control policies
- Asset management
- Cyber-hygiene practices
Heimdal NIS2 compliance software pricing
Heimdal’s modular approach lets you add or remove tools from the platform depending on your requirements. This means you can select from 12 different products and services and only pay for what you use.
Because pricing depends on exactly which tools you choose, you need to use Heimdal’s calculator to request an exact quote.
The customer perspective
Read what reviewers have to say about Heimdal’s NIS2 compliance solution:
The software does not take many resources, updates automatically, endpoints can be put in groups for certain policies, the inventory tool is useful, and installation is quick
Source – Isabelle I, IT Director.
2. Aptien
Czech company Aptien develops software to “make everyday life easier” for companies. Their NIS2 compliance solution provides a suite for coordinating compliance with the regulation, and offers:
- A centralized risk repository to help managers oversee compliance
- A compliance document management tool
- A risk register
Using Aptien helps you to demonstrate compliance with certain parts of NIS2 and can speed up your reporting if you ever face an audit. While it doesn’t provide cybersecurity tools to enforce compliance, it does support the documentation side of NIS2.
Aptien NIS2 compliance solution pricing
Pricing for Aptien’s NIS2 solution varies depending on the number of seats. For the minimum number of users (three), you will pay $90 per month.
The customer perspective
Read what reviewers have to say about Aptien’s NIS2 compliance solution:
This software made my life so much easier. It is not just for managers, but it also has an option for employees.
Source – Simona H, conference organiser.
3. Syteca
Based in the US, Syteca is a cybersecurity company whose product, Ekran, is built to tackle insider threats. The firm has developed a NIS2 solution to help customers in the EU comply with the regulation.
Syteca’s solution is configured to help organisations comply with NIS2 by:
- Conducting risks analysis
- Supporting incident handling and reporting
- Providing an audit trail of cybersecurity measures
- Monitoring supply chain security
- Monitoring cyber hygiene
- Providing tools for MFA, access control and encryption
Syteca NIS2 compliance solution pricing
Syteca does not make its pricing publicly available. However, an estimate on GetApp, a software recommendation platform, suggests you can expect to pay $500 per year for an Ekran license.
The customer perspective
Read what reviewers have to say about Syteca’s NIS2 compliance solution:
You get the right functionality with good service. Software doing exactly what you expect from monitoring and controlling software.
Source – Gatis, verified user review on GetApp.
4. Trend Micro
Trend Micro is a Japanese multinational cybersecurity company. Their NIS2 solution brings together a number of existing Trend Micro security tools, including products that help with:
- Risk management
- Incident management
- Auditing and cybersecurity posture assessment
- Identity and access management
Trend Micro NIS2 compliance solution pricing
Trend Micro does not make its pricing publicly available. The company uses a credit model, where you pre-purchase credits and pay-as-you-go, depending on which tools you use.
The customer perspective
Read what reviewers have to say about Trend Micro’s NIS2 compliance solution:
Trend Vision One has an awesome arsenal of apps for preventing security threats. Deployment on Endpoints is simple and detection is near instant. The sprawling cloud console means you need to follow the mini tutorials… to become fully comfortable but the interface is clear and largely intuitive. Just make sure to research how many Trend Micro credits it will cost to protect your organization
Source – TechRadar review.
5. Eviden
Eviden is a global technology business, headquartered in France. The firm has developed a NIS2 compliance service which combines expert consultancy, advisory and cybersecurity solutions. While Eviden doesn’t provide NIS2 compliance software as such, its approach can be super helpful for small to mid-sized businesses. If you lack the in-house capacity to roll out cybersecurity tools, Eviden can help.
Eviden’s services include:
- Compliance gap analysis
- Developing compliance roadmaps
- Supporting customers with continuous risk management
Eviden NIS2 compliance solution pricing
Since Eviden offers consulting services, pricing is based on project scope.
The customer perspective
Read what reviewers have to say about Eviden’s compliance services:
Eviden’s consulting and advisory services have been very professional in meeting our key objective …The team of consultants demonstrated deep expertise on the subject.
Source – Gartner Peer Insights user review.
What should NIS2 compliance software do?
Complying with NIS2 is fundamentally about implementing security best practice. For example, encryption is an important part of NIS2 compliance – and there are many firms who offer encryption software. You could therefore stitch several services together to achieve compliance.
However, when we talk about the best NIS2 compliance software, we’re referring to vendors who have tailored their offerings to give you a complete compliance package.
As well as giving you security tools, NIS2 compliance software vendors should also help with:
Monitoring
The software should have the ability to scan your environment and identify:
- settings
- workflows
- access policies
that would mean you risk being non-compliant.
Reporting
NIS2 compliance software should be able to automatically generate reports that give a picture of your compliance efforts and status.
Support audits
If your business gets audited, you will need to provide evidence of your compliance activities. NIS2 compliance software should help you quickly collate relevant documents.
Suggested: How to Prepare for NIS2 Audits
Key features and capabilities of NIS2 compliance software
NIS2 compliance software should provide a variety of features that make it easier to follow this regulation and avoid fines. Here are some of the features the technology should offer:
Risk assessments
The software should be able to scan your network for risks, identify gaps and potentially close vulnerabilities.
Encryption
Your cybersecurity software should allow you to encrypt data both at rest and in transit.
Access management
The software should be able to enforce privileged access policies.
Multi factor authentication
It should allow you to double check user identity, by requiring not only a password, but also a token-related or biometric proof that the user is who they claim they are.
It’s important to understand that you cannot achieve NIS2 compliance just by installing more software. Compliance teams will also need to check:
- the organizational culture
- employees’ training
- third party risks
As Andrei Hinodache, Heimdal’s cybersecurity community leader, explained in a recent NIS2 compliance webinar:
Heimdal – or any other security product – is not your silver bullet when it comes to compliance… If anybody comes and says, ‘buy this product, this will do compliance for you’, run away because they just want to take your budget.
Choose the best NIS2 compliance software for you
As this list shows, there are several companies offering different ways to achieve NIS2 compliance. From comprehensive solutions like Heimdal that offer reporting and security software, through to documentation solution providers like Aptien, or consultancies such as Eviden, these different approaches mean you can find vendors who meet your specific needs.
Frequently asked questions
What is NIS2 compliance software?
NIS2 compliance software is, essentially, any technology that can help organizations meet NIS2 security standards. This regulation is designed to improve the security posture of businesses in the EU and applies to entities that are considered important to the bloc’s economic and geopolitical stability.
What are NIS2 security requirements?
NIS2’s security requirements are intended to make firms implement higher security standards. To begin your NIS2 compliance journey, you need to carry out a risk assessment, including analysis of your supply chain security. You then need to develop an incident response plan, and document your processes.
The next step is to enhance your security posture and introduce advanced security such as MFA and encryption. Finally, NIS2 requires you to consider security from a corporate governance perspective too. This includes training on cyber hygiene and ensuring leadership teams understand their responsibilities.
Where can I see a NIS2 compliance checklist?
We developed a comprehensive NIS2 checklist which you can use as the basis of your NIS2 compliance efforts.
How should you deploy NIS2 compliance software?
After you have completed your initial risk assessment you should have a clearer idea of where there are gaps in your NIS2 compliance. You can then select cybersecurity software that helps ‘fill’ those gaps. For example, if your assessment shows you have weak access controls, you will benefit from installing privileged access management software.
The benefit of a platform like Heimdal is that it offers a modular approach. You can simply add on additional products and services when you need – be that for MFA, PAM, asset management, or anything else.
Who must comply with NIS2?
A wide range of entities that operate in the EU will need to comply with NIS 2. The regulation applied to large and medium sized firms that are deemed ‘essential’ or ‘important’ entities for the bloc’s security and economic stability.
‘Essential’ entities will be proactively supervised by national authorities under NIS 2, and they include large enterprises in the following sectors
- energy
- transport
- health
- drinking water
- financial services
- banking
- digital infrastructure
- IT services
- space
- wastewater
- public administration entities
‘Important’ entities include medium enterprises in the list above, as well as medium and large enterprises in the following sectors:
- postal/courier
- food
- waste management
- digital providers
- manufacturing
- chemicals manufacturing
What changed from NIS1 to NIS2?
There are four main changes between NIS1 and NIS2. First, the scope of the directive grew larger, meaning firms in a wider range of sectors are now affected. Second, the legislation now holds named directors of businesses personally liable for failing to enforce security. Third, the fines for failing to comply were increased. Finally, NIS2 requires companies to use more advanced cybersecurity.
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