{"id":8028,"date":"2026-10-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netwayseurope.com\/?p=8028"},"modified":"2026-10-12T08:42:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:42:18","slug":"how-to-combine-nis2-nen-7510-and-quantum-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netwayseurope.com\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-combine-nis2-nen-7510-and-quantum-security\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Combine NIS2, NEN 7510, and Quantum Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

NIS2, NEN 7510 and quantum security are best combined by treating them as one integrated security strategy rather than three separate compliance tracks. The three frameworks overlap significantly in the areas of risk management, access control and encryption. For organisations in critical sectors such as healthcare, transport and data centre infrastructure, a combined approach is not only more efficient, but also necessary to remain future-proof and compliant. The sections below answer the most frequently asked questions about how to put this into practice.<\/p>\n

Where do NIS2 and NEN 7510 overlap?<\/h2>\n

NIS2 and NEN 7510 overlap in four core areas: risk management, incident response, access security and the protection of sensitive information. Both frameworks require organisations to document, periodically test and demonstrably implement their security measures. For healthcare organisations already working towards NEN 7510 certification, this work largely covers the NIS2 obligations as well.<\/p>\n

The fundamental difference lies in scope. NEN 7510 was developed specifically for the healthcare sector and focuses on the protection of patient data and medical information systems. NIS2 has a broader scope and applies to all providers of essential and important services, from energy companies to transport operators and digital infrastructure providers.<\/p>\n

In practical terms, the overlap means that a risk analysis carried out for NEN 7510 can be used directly as input for your NIS2 documentation. Measures relating to protection of sensitive data<\/a> count towards both frameworks. This saves time and prevents duplication of effort in your compliance process.<\/p>\n

What are the specific obligations under NIS2 for networks?<\/h2>\n

NIS2 requires organisations within the scope of the directive to take specific technical and organisational measures for their network and information systems. Concretely, these include: encryption of data in transit and at rest, network segmentation, access management based on the least-privilege principle, continuous monitoring, and a demonstrable incident response process.<\/p>\n

For network managers and IT directors, this means that the physical and logical network infrastructure explicitly becomes part of the compliance dossier. Network segmentation is no longer a nice-to-have, but a requirement. The same applies to the ability to detect and report significant incidents to the competent authority within 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Encryption deserves particular attention here. NIS2 stipulates that data transfers must be adequately secured, but does not specify which technology to use. This leaves room to choose encryption at layer 1 or layer 2 of the OSI model, which for many critical environments is the most robust and latency-friendly option. View our encryption solutions<\/a> for an overview of what is technically possible within your infrastructure.<\/p>\n
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Hi! I can see you're exploring NIS2, NEN 7510 and quantum security. Many organisations in critical sectors struggle with how to efficiently combine these frameworks. How would you describe your current situation?<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Good to know! Netways Europe helps organisations every day to realise NIS2, NEN 7510 and quantum resilience as one coherent strategy \u2014 without duplicating effort. Which topics are relevant to your organisation? (multiple answers possible)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Based on what you have indicated, it sounds like there are concrete questions around your security strategy. Our experts are happy to think along with you about an approach that realises NIS2, NEN 7510 and quantum resilience as one infrastructure \u2014 with no obligation. Leave your details and we will get in touch.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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