Prepare for the Cybersecurity Act before January 15, 2026
The Cybersecurity Act takes effect on January 15, 2026, and introduces stricter requirements for information security and supplier management in critical sectors.
Expanded scope
The Cybersecurity Act (NIS2) covers 18 sectors and significantly more organizations than the original NIS directive, with stricter supervision and enhanced compliance requirements for both essential and important entities.
Supply chain security
Requirements to secure entire supply chains and assess cybersecurity risks with sub-suppliers and service providers. Organizations receive expanded responsibility for security throughout the entire chain with requirements for contracts and continuous monitoring.
Systematic risk management
Requirements for regular risk analyses, documented security measures, and continuous monitoring. ChainSec automates the follow-up and provides you with the tools for systematic security work throughout the organization.
The Cybersecurity Act represents significant changes for organizations in critical sectors. With penalties of up to 10 million euros or 2% of global turnover, it's crucial to start preparing now. Those who act proactively avoid both costly fines and security incidents.
What does the Cybersecurity Act (NIS2) entail?
The Cybersecurity Act is Sweden's implementation of the EU's NIS2 directive and takes effect on January 15, 2026. The law applies to both public and private actors in critical sectors and aims to raise cybersecurity throughout the EU through harmonized requirements.
To meet the requirements, organizations need to implement technical and organizational measures, with particular focus on the entire supply chain:
Stricter security requirements in the supply chain - including for your sub-suppliers.
Requirements for rapid incident reporting to authorities.
Greater focus on proactive measures against cyber threats.
How ChainSec supports your NIS2 compliance work
ChainSec's platform helps your organization systematically work with the Cybersecurity Act's requirements through effective management of supply chain security. Automate security controls, document compliance, and gain full control over your supplier risks.
Complete supplier overview
Gain immediate control and complete overview of cybersecurity in your supply chain. Identify critical suppliers, map vulnerabilities, and manage risks proactively before they become costly problems.
Documented compliance
Send automated security assessments to suppliers and receive structured security evaluations. Systematically document all security measures and create verifiable evidence of regulatory compliance for authority reviews.
Preventive cyber hygiene
Maintain good cyber hygiene in the organization through regular risk analyses and set corresponding security requirements for your suppliers. Prevent vulnerabilities through continuous monitoring and follow-up of security work.
Secured business continuity
Through proactive security work, automated monitoring, and clear incident management procedures, you minimize the risk of business disruptions caused by cyber incidents throughout the supply chain.
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- What is the Cybersecurity Act and NIS2?
NIS2 is an EU directive that aims to achieve a high common level of cybersecurity throughout the union. In Sweden, it is implemented through the Cybersecurity Act which takes effect on January 15, 2026. The law applies to organizations in 18 critical sectors and involves comprehensive requirements for systematic risk management, incident reporting, security measures, and supplier responsibility.
- When does the Cybersecurity Act take effect?
The Cybersecurity Act is expected to take effect on January 15, 2026. The NIS2 directive was adopted by the EU in December 2022 and was originally supposed to be implemented by October 17, 2024, but implementation in Sweden has been delayed. The legislative proposal has now been submitted to Parliament. Until entry into force, the current NIS legislation applies.
- Which sectors are affected by the Cybersecurity Act?
The Cybersecurity Act covers 18 sectors considered critical to society's functioning. Essential sectors include energy, transport, banking, financial infrastructure, healthcare, drinking water, and digital infrastructure. Important sectors include manufacturing, postal and courier services, waste management, chemicals, food, and digital providers. The general rule is that medium-sized and large companies within these sectors are covered.
- What are the new requirements in the Cybersecurity Act?
The Cybersecurity Act introduces significantly stricter requirements: systematic and risk-based information security work, incident reporting to MSB within 24-72 hours, security throughout the supply chain with requirements for contracts and follow-up, mandatory training of management and staff, and documented security measures in areas such as access control, encryption, backup, and continuity management. The requirements apply to the entire operation, not just specific services.
- How can ChainSec help us with work on the Cybersecurity Act?
ChainSec offers a complete platform to support your work with NIS2 requirements: automated supplier controls and security assessments, central supplier register with risk assessment, documentation of all security measures for authority reviews, comprehensive risk assessment functions, visualization tools to identify trends and prioritize actions, and tools to build NIS2-adapted assessments. This helps you avoid penalties and protect your operations from cyber threats.
- What penalties can we face if we do not comply with the Cybersecurity Act?
Penalties vary depending on whether you are classified as an essential or important entity. For essential entities, the penalty can amount to 10 million euros or 2% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher). For important entities, the maximum amount is 7 million euros or 1.4% of annual turnover. The supervisory authority can also prohibit CEOs, board members, and other management personnel from conducting management work in case of serious and intentional violations.
- What is the difference between essential and important entities?
Essential entities include highly critical sectors where disruptions can have serious societal consequences (energy, transport, banking, healthcare). They are subject to proactive supervision where the authority actively monitors compliance. Important entities have a lower risk profile but still fulfill important societal functions (manufacturing, postal services, waste). They are subject to reactive supervision that only occurs upon reported incidents. Essential entities also face higher penalties.
- How can we prove compliance during a supervisory review?
Documentation is crucial for proving compliance. You need to be able to show: systematic and documented risk management work, regular security assessments of suppliers with follow-up, established incident management procedures with time logging, completed training initiatives for management and staff, and documented security measures within all requirement areas. ChainSec automates this documentation by saving all history of supplier assessments, security measures, and follow-ups, creating verifiable evidence of regulatory compliance.
- What incident reporting requirements does the Cybersecurity Act impose?
For significant incidents, you must report to MSB, which functions as the CSIRT unit, according to strict timeframes: Warning within 24 hours after becoming aware of the incident, incident notification with more details within 72 hours, and a final report within one month. Significant incidents are those that have or can have a significant impact on your operations or your customers. Failure to report on time can lead to penalties.