In Scope, Out Of Sight - Why NIS-2 Isn't Landing In German SMEs

Explore the implementation challenges of the NIS-2 Directive in German small and medium enterprises through this 25-minute conference talk from BSidesMunich. Examine why the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 is failing to gain traction among German SMEs despite being within regulatory scope, analyzing the disconnect between policy intentions and practical implementation. Discover the specific barriers preventing effective cybersecurity compliance in the German SME sector, including resource constraints, awareness gaps, and regulatory complexity. Learn about the real-world implications of this implementation gap for both businesses and national cybersecurity infrastructure, while gaining insights into potential solutions and strategies for improving NIS-2 adoption rates among smaller organizations in Germany's digital economy.