NIS2 Compliance: The Mandatory Cybersecurity "Passport" for Businesses in the EU Supply Chain
- marcom-vn
- Dec 23, 2025
- 3 min read
Explore the details of the NIS2 Compliance and its impact on the global supply chain. Discover optimal cybersecurity solutions for SMEs to reduce system risks by 40% and maintain a competitive edge in the EU market.
In the era of the digital economy, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical matter but has become a mandatory commercial standard.
The NIS2 compliance framework of the European Union serves as a powerful legal "catalyst," compelling every link in the global value chain to transform its security mindset to survive.
1. What is NIS2 Compliance and Why Should Vietnamese Businesses Care?
1.1. Defining NIS2 Compliance
NIS2 compliance refers to the adherence to the EU's most comprehensive legal framework for cybersecurity. It aims to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure by enforcing stricter risk management and incident reporting protocols.
1.2. The Strategic Importance for Global Suppliers
Even for businesses without a physical headquarters in the EU, achieving nis2 compliance is critical due to:
The Supply Chain Effect: If you act as a supplier to European corporations in any of the 18 critical sectors, compliance is a prerequisite for maintaining contracts.
Executive Accountability: Senior management is now directly responsible for implementing cybersecurity risk management measures.
2. Target Entities: 18 Sectors and the "Domino Effect" in Supply Chains
The directive classifies organizations into two main groups based on their importance and size.
2.1. Essential Entities (Highest Risk)
If a business provides IT solutions, equipment, or operational services to these sectors, nis2 compliance is mandatory:
Energy: Electricity, oil, gas, and hydrogen.
Transport: Aviation, rail, water, and road.
Health: Healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Digital Infrastructure: Cloud service providers and data centers.
2.2. Important Entities
This includes key manufacturing sectors where international suppliers hold a dominant position:
Food Production: Processing and distribution of agricultural products.
Industrial Manufacturing: Electronic components and machinery.
Postal & Courier Services.
Special note: Even if your business is an SME, if you are on the list of direct suppliers to an EU corporation in the above sectors, they will require you to demonstrate cybersecurity capabilities according to the NIS2 standard to protect their supply chain from third-party vulnerabilities.
3. Alarming Figures 2024-2025: The Pain and Losses of Vietnamese Businesses
In Vietnam, complacency regarding cybersecurity is paying a terrible price. Attacks are no longer targeting "big players" but are beginning to "sweep" through businesses in the supply chain to infiltrate core systems.
Record Damage: In 2024, online fraud in Vietnam caused losses of up to VND 18,900 billion (approximately USD 740 million).
Attack Rate: 46.15% of agencies and businesses in Vietnam experienced at least one cyberattack in 2024.
AI-Based Attacks: In the first six months of 2025, phishing emails using AI increased by 68%, and deepfake attacks targeting executives to steal assets increased by 71%.
Data Leaks: In Q3 2025 alone, nearly 6.5 million personal accounts were stolen in Vietnam.
Consequences of Not Meeting NIS2 Requirements:
Loss of Contracts: EU partners are willing to sever ties with providers who fail to ensure data security to avoid a €10 million fine.
Production Disruption: An average ransomware attack causes businesses to lose 15-22 days of complete operational disruption.
Huge Costs: The total amount of ransom paid for data recovery...
4. Practical Benefits: How NIS2 Compliance Drives Growth
Viewing nis2 compliance as a strategic investment rather than a cost burden offers several advantages:
60% Reduction in System Risk: Standardized incident response procedures minimize downtime.
Cost Optimization: Building systems to international standards saves approximately 30% in remediation costs compared to "patchwork" fixes after an attack.
Enhanced Partner Trust: Demonstrating security capabilities shortens the Due Diligence process with global partners
5. Cybersecurity Service Ecosystem from IPSIP Vietnam
To help businesses overcome the technical barriers of nis2 compliance, IPSIP Vietnam provides tailored solutions:
FlexSecure 360: A specialized package for SMEs to achieve compliance at an optimized cost.
SOC 24/7 & NOC 24/7: Comprehensive real-time monitoring and network stability to meet the 24-hour incident reporting requirements.
IT Support / IT Helpdesk: Professional technical support addressing vulnerabilities from endpoints to the application layer.
Cloud Security: Securing cloud infrastructure and ensuring data encryption according to strict EU standards.
Need advice on the most suitable solution for your existing infrastructure?
👉 Contact IPSIP Vietnam for a free system assessment and cybersecurity solution consultation.
References
Original Article: IPSIP Vietnam - NIS2 Compliance Guide
Microsoft Trust Center: NIS2 Compliance Standards
AICPA Official Documentation: Trust Services Criteria
Authority of Information Security (AIS): Cybersecurity Statistics 2024
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