NIS2 and Supply Chain Security: Compliance Guide for EU Businesses
Meta Description: Understand your supply chain security obligations under Article 21 of the NIS2 Directive. Learn how to audit ICT suppliers and avoid heavy regulatory fines in 2026.
Direct Answer: Under Article 21(2)(d) of the NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555), EU essential and important entities are legally required to secure their supply chains. This obligation demands that organisations evaluate the cybersecurity practices of their direct suppliers, assess the quality of their ICT development processes, and embed strict security requirements into vendor contracts. Failure to comply can result in administrative fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover.
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