The EU NIS2 Directive marks a turning point for cybersecurity across Europe, especially for the Baltic countries - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. These nations are rapidly transposing the directive into national law, making cybersecurity a top priority for critical and essential sectors.
With the increase in cyberattacks targeting the region, Lithuania alone reported a 63% surge in incidents in 2024 - NIS2 compliance has become a strategic necessity rather than a regulatory formality.
What Baltic Organizations Must Do Under NIS2
The NIS2 Directive expands the number of organizations in scope and mandates tighter cybersecurity controls. In the Baltics, companies identified as essential or important entities must:
- Implement comprehensive risk management and governance - including policies, security roles, and board accountability.
- Ensure timely incident detection and reporting - typically within 24 hours of detection and full reporting within 72 hours.
- Maintain continuous log monitoring and evidence retention - to support audits and forensic investigations.
- Secure networks and supply chains - with regular vulnerability assessments and access control reviews.
Failure to comply can result in hefty penalties:
Up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover for essential entities.
Up to €7 million or 1.4% of global turnover for important entities.
In addition to financial fines, non-compliance can cause reputational harm and possible suspension from critical service operations
Challenges Facing Baltic Organizations
Despite strong government support for digitalization, many Baltic organizations face real challenges implementing NIS2:
- Limited cybersecurity resources - many organizations lack the tools or staff to maintain 24/7 monitoring.
- Fragmented log data - systems often operate in silos, making correlation and reporting difficult.
- Short incident reporting windows - tight deadlines demand automation.
- Complex regulatory landscape - varying national interpretations of NIS2 cause confusion.
- Cross-border operations - especially for telecom and digital infrastructure providers working in multiple Baltic markets.
How Log360 Simplifies NIS2 Compliance
ManageEngine Log360 provides an end-to-end platform that directly addresses NIS2 requirements by simplifying monitoring, detection, and compliance reporting.
- Centralized Log Management: Collects and retains logs from servers, devices, and cloud platforms in a single repository — satisfying NIS2’s evidence-retention mandate.
- Real-Time Threat Detection: Built-in SIEM capabilities detect and alert on suspicious activity, enabling faster responses within NIS2’s incident timelines.
- Audit-Ready Reporting: Preconfigured compliance reports map to NIS2 articles, letting auditors and regulators quickly verify adherence.
- User Access Monitoring: Tracks privilege escalations and login anomalies, meeting requirements for access control and accountability.
- Automated Alerts & Dashboards: Keeps IT and compliance teams informed instantly, reducing manual oversight burdens.
- Cross-Environment Visibility: Supports hybrid IT setups - on-premises, cloud, and distributed networks across the Baltic region.
With Log360, Baltic organizations can reduce compliance complexity, automate evidence generation, and improve overall security maturity - all within a unified platform. Discover how Log360 can help your organization stay secure, compliant, and resilient across the Baltics – request a demo today!
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