The EU’s NIS2 Directive represents a major leap forward in strengthening cybersecurity across Europe. Taking effect on November 1, 2025, it introduces rigorous requirements for essential and important entities across 18 critical sectors, emphasizing comprehensive risk management, incident reporting, and supply chain security.

At the heart of NIS2 compliance lies the strategic deployment of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates to secure communication, authenticate identities, and preserve data integrity. This presentation examines how PKI underpins key aspects of the directive — from cryptographic assurance and multi-factor authentication to secure supply chain validation.

Attendees will gain practical guidance on aligning certificate lifecycle management, automation, and Certification Authority (CA) governance with NIS2 mandates. The session concludes with actionable insights for building a resilient, compliant, and trust-based cybersecurity framework capable of withstanding the evolving European threat landscape.