ISO 27001 vs NIS2 - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

ISO 27001 vs NIS2: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue ISO 27001 or NIS2 certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

Service Providers

77

Regional Coverage

32 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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NIS2

The NIS2 Directive is the EU's updated legislation on cybersecurity.

Service Providers

5

Regional Coverage

3 regions

Industry Coverage

0 industries

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Dimension	ISO 27001	NIS2
Service Count	77	5
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +24 more	Europe Global Netherlands
Industries	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more

Which Do You Need?

Choose ISO 27001 if:

- Your clients or partners require ISO 27001 certification
- You operate in regions where ISO 27001 is the standard
- You need a comprehensive ISMS approach

Choose NIS2 if:

- Your clients or partners require NIS2 certification
- You operate in regions where NIS2 is the standard
- You need a NIS2-specific compliance approach

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