Find out which companies are affected, what obligations the NIS 2 Act entails, and how you can efficiently meet the requirements for visitor management and access control.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Austria\u2019s NIS 2 Act: Understanding the Requirements and Ensuring Compliance<\/h2>\n
With the Austrian NIS 2 Act, cybersecurity becomes a new legal obligation for thousands of companies and institutions. The Austrian Network and Information Systems Security Act 2026 (NISG 2026) transposes EU Directive 2022\/2555 into national law and significantly expands the scope of affected organizations.<\/p>\n
While the previous NISG 2018 covered only a few companies, the new NIS-2 Act will affect approximately 4,000 organizations in Austria across 18 defined sectors.<\/b> The goal is to sustainably strengthen the resilience of critical and important facilities against cyberattacks and IT security incidents.<\/p>\n
Companies now face key questions: Am I affected? What obligations apply? What deadlines must be met? And how can requirements such as risk management, reporting obligations, and access control be implemented efficiently?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> October 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> NISG 2026 takes effect; risk management and reporting requirements apply<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> December 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Registration of affected facilities must be completed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> October 1, 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Submission of the self-declaration regarding implemented measures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> starting in 2028<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Inspections by the Cybersecurity Agency Are Possible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Since many organizational and technical measures require significant lead time, it is advisable to conduct a gap analysis and project planning early on.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Assess the role that visitor processes, access controls, and external service providers play in your risk management.<\/p>\n<\/div> Whether an organization falls under the NIS 2 Act generally depends on two factors:<\/p>\n As a rule, companies that employ at least 50 employees or have both annual revenue and total assets exceeding 10 million euros are affected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Critical infrastructure includes, in particular, large companies in sectors of high criticality.<\/p>\n These include, among others:<\/p>\n An enterprise is considered large if it has at least 250 employees or an annual revenue exceeding \u20ac50 million and total assets exceeding \u20ac43 million.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Critical infrastructure includes medium-sized companies in sectors of high criticality, as well as medium- and large-sized companies in other critical sectors.<\/p>\n These other sectors are:<\/p>\n Even companies that are not themselves directly subject to the NIS-2 Act in Austria may be required to comply with certain requirements. This is due to supply chain security requirements. In the future, affected organizations will require service providers and suppliers to provide appropriate evidence of compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Let us show you how you can efficiently and transparently implement visitor and access management requirements using VISIT.<\/p>\n<\/div> The Network and Information System Security Act of 2026 requires affected companies to implement organizational and technical measures and to maintain documentation. Three areas are of particular focus:<\/p>\n<\/div> The most important requirement of the NIS 2 Act in Austria is the implementation of systematic risk management<\/b>. Companies must implement appropriate technical, organizational, and physical security measures<\/b> to reduce cyber risks and maintain operational resilience.<\/p>\n These include, among other things:<\/p>\n Affected essential and critical infrastructure operators must register with the competent cybersecurity authority. Registration must be completed by December 31, 2026<\/b> at the latest. Details regarding the registration process will be specified in future regulations. Companies should determine early on whether they fall within the scope of the law, as the responsibility for registration lies with the organizations themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div> A key component of the NIS Act is the stricter reporting requirements<\/b>. In the future, significant security incidents must be reported to the relevant authorities or CSIRTs within specified timeframes.<\/p>\n The reporting process consists of several stages:<\/p>\n The NIS-2 Act provides for severe sanctions in the event of violations. In addition to regulatory requirements and audit measures, substantial fines may be imposed.<\/p>\n Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, penalties of up to 10 million euros or up to 2 percent of global annual revenue are possible<\/b>\u2014whichever is higher. In particularly serious cases, the license to provide the services may be revoked. Furthermore, there is an increased risk of reputational damage, business interruptions, and liability issues for management bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Key Deadlines Under the Network and Information System Security Act of 2026<\/h2>\n<\/div>
Prepare Your Company for NIS-2<\/span><\/h2>\n
Which companies are affected by the NIS 2 Act in Austria?<\/h2>\n
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Critical Infrastructure<\/h3>\n
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Critical Infrastructure<\/h3>\n
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Suppliers and service providers may be indirectly affected<\/h4>\n
Is your company among the affected organizations?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What obligations does the NIS-2 Act impose in Austria?<\/h2>\n
1. Risk Management Measures: The Core of NIS 2 Compliance<\/h3>\n
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2. Registration Requirement Under Austria\u2019s NIS-2 Act<\/h3>\n
3. Reporting Requirements for Security Incidents<\/h3>\n
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What penalties apply for violations?<\/h2>\n
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