Question 1

Does NIS2 apply to my Irish business?

Accepted Answer

NIS2 applies to Irish businesses in 18 essential and important sectors with 50+ employees or €10M+ turnover. This includes IT services, healthcare, energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and more. The NCSC estimates roughly 3,500–6,000 Irish entities will be in scope.

Question 2

What is the NIS2 deadline in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The EU deadline was October 2024, but Ireland has not yet transposed NIS2. The National Cyber Security Bill is before the Oireachtas and transposition is expected to be notified by end of 2026. Once in force, fines reach €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover, with personal liability for management.

Question 3

How long does the GuardAI compliance assessment take?

Accepted Answer

The GuardAI assessment takes approximately 5 minutes. You answer plain-English questions about your business operations, and instantly receive your compliance score and a prioritised action plan.

Question 4

Is my data stored in the EU?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All GuardAI data is processed and stored within the EU, compliant with GDPR Article 44-49 data transfer restrictions.

Question 5

What is the difference between GDPR and NIS2?

Accepted Answer

GDPR focuses on personal data protection and applies to almost all businesses. NIS2 is a cybersecurity directive requiring risk management, incident reporting, and resilience measures in critical sectors. Most Irish businesses will need to comply with both.

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