NIS360: A collaborative approach to strengthening cyber risk management

In an era marked by increasingly sophisticated and cross-sectoral cyberattacks, organizations must move beyond fragmented responses. A structured, anticipatory, and collaborative approach to cyber-risk governance is now imperative.

The NIS360 framework, advocated by Ioanna Antcheva, emerges as a strategic solution—an approach grounded in information sharing, strong governance, and continuous improvement. At its core lies a fundamental belief: digital security is a collective responsibility.

NIS360: an integrated cybersecurity framework

Designed for both public and private organizations, NIS360 offers a holistic methodology to govern cyber risks through three essential dynamics: identification, anticipation, and response.

Foundational pillars of NIS360

• Risk identification and control

The process begins with mapping internal vulnerabilities and external threats while evaluating their potential business impact. This diagnostic phase is critical to designing an effective and resilient cybersecurity architecture.

• Incident response planning

Organizations must prepare for the inevitable. This includes developing real-time response protocols, assigning clear operational roles, and conducting simulations to test crisis readiness.

• Strategic intelligence sharing

A core principle of NIS360 is to foster structured collaboration between public institutions, private entities, and regulators. Shared cyber intelligence accelerates threat detection and enhances collective resilience.

• Compliance and governance

Adherence to regulatory frameworks such as the NIS2 Directive, GDPR, and national cybersecurity agency guidelines (e.g., ANSSI in France) must be embedded into corporate governance. Executive leadership must be directly involved in cyber oversight.

Operationalizing the NIS360 framework

Engaging all stakeholders

Cybersecurity cannot be siloed within IT departments. The NIS360 model calls for the active engagement of all business units executive management, legal, human resources, procurement, and external partners. This transversal alignment strengthens coherence and accountability.

Continuous monitoring and adaptive response

A cybersecurity framework must evolve alongside the threat landscape. Long-term effectiveness relies on:

• Timely updates to detection and prevention tools
• Routine audits and performance assessments
• Agility in updating policies, controls, and procedures

NIS360 promotes a “cybersecurity lifecycle” approach, incorporating continuous legal and technological monitoring to adapt to emerging risks.

Legal and regulatory considerations

Implementing the NIS360 framework requires close attention to legal risk management. Key compliance sources include:

• The NIS2 Directive, which expands obligations for essential and important entities across critical sectors
• The GDPR, particularly concerning breach notification and data protection principles
• National-level recommendations (e.g., CNIL, ANSSI) that detail preventive measures and incident response protocols

Failure to comply may expose an organization to administrative fines, reputational harm, and even civil or criminal liability.

Conclusion and strategic outlook

The NIS360 framework establishes a new European benchmark in cyber-risk management. It encourages organizations to embrace a proactive, integrated, and leadership-driven approach.

Anticipation, information sharing, and compliance are the cornerstones of this model. Organizations that embed NIS360 not only strengthen their cyber-resilience but also bolster their market credibility with stakeholders, regulators, and investors.

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