What Is NIS2?
NIS2 stands for Network and Information Security Directive 2. It is the new European cybersecurity directive that becomes mandatory as of October 2024 for many companies in the logistics sector. While the original NIS directive focused mainly on critical infrastructure, NIS2 takes a much broader approach: logistics, warehousing, transport companies, and supply chain partners are now all covered by the law.
NIS2 obligates companies to make their digital systems more secure and better organized. And that’s more than necessary, considering the growing number of cyberattacks in our sector.
Why Is NIS2 Essential for Everyone in Logistics?
Logistics runs entirely on data and systems: from order processing, inventory management, EDI messages, and TMS/WMS integrations to customer portals. If one of those links crashes due to an attack or data breach, not only will your operations grind to a halt – but your customer relationships, reputation, and finances will be at risk too.
Think about scenarios like:
- Ransomware encrypting your entire order history
- Stolen customer data or delivery information
- Offline scanners and terminals in your warehouse
- Incorrect deliveries due to manipulation of your transport data
NIS2 requires you to strengthen your digital foundation—and that applies to every logistics provider, big or small.
What Does the Law Expect From You?
The NIS2 directive requires:
- Risk assessments: understand your vulnerabilities and threats
- Preventive measures: firewalls, antivirus, access controls, encryption
- Incident management: report data breaches within 24 hours
- Monitoring & logging: everything must be traceable
- Supply chain security: including your IT and software vendors
- Continuity and recovery plans: what will you do if something goes wrong?
Governments will enforce compliance. If your security isn’t up to par, you risk heavy fines, liability, and reputational damage.
Babeldat + WhiteHats Eindhoven: The Safest Choice on the Market
At Babeldat, we’ve prepared early for NIS2. We’ve partnered with WhiteHats in Eindhoven—a leading cybersecurity company specializing in digital resilience for logistics and related industries.
Together with WhiteHats, we have:
- Created a complete party memorandum mapping out our processes, risks, and defense layers
- Conducted penetration tests on our software and infrastructure
- Analyzed data flows and applied system hardening
- Developed a comprehensive, professional security report, including recommendations that we’ve already implemented
Thanks to this collaboration, you as a Babeldat user are assured of a software platform that is proven secure and transparent—not just technically, but also organizationally.
What Makes Our Approach Unique?
At many software providers, security is an afterthought. At Babeldat, it’s part of our foundation:
- End-to-end data encryption
- Multi-factor authentication and fine-grained permission management
- Real-time logging and access controls
- Secured APIs and partner communications
- 24/7 monitoring of suspicious activity
- Automated backups & recovery
- Direct insights via NIS2-compliant reports
Our customers also get access to the NIS2 compliance status of their own environment, including actionable measures, guidance, and documentation for audits or regulatory inspections.
What Does This Mean for Your Business?
NIS2 is not “just for IT.” It affects your entire operation:
- Your employees need to be aware of risks
- Your processes must be resilient to disruption
- Your customers expect safety and reliability
- And you, as the responsible party, must prove your systems are in order
Logistics is increasingly digital – which means your digital security is just as important as your physical security.
Summary: NIS2 and Babeldat
NIS2 requires you to professionally secure your IT and information systems. No excuses, no delay.
With Babeldat – supported by WhiteHats Eindhoven – you’re ready for tomorrow, today.
- You’re compliant with the law
- Your customers see you as a reliable partner
- You prevent downtime, hacks, or data leaks
- And you gain a system that’s proven to be secure
Want to know if you’re ready for NIS2? Request our quick scan or report – and stay secure and compliant.
