NIS2, DORA and the Future of Secure Communication in Europe
See why #One matters now more than ever
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. With the introduction of the NIS2 Directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the European Union is making it clear that digital resilience, security, and accountability are now board-level responsibilities.
For European organisations, this raises an important question: Are the digital tools your teams rely on every day ready for this new regulatory reality?
What is NIS2 and why does it matter?
The NIS2 Directive establishes a unified legal framework to strengthen cybersecurity across the EU. It applies to organisations operating in 18 critical sectors, including energy, transport, healthcare, finance, public administration, digital infrastructure, and many digital services.
Compared to its predecessor (NIS1), NIS2 significantly raises the bar by:
- Expanding the number of sectors and organisations covered
- Introducing stricter cybersecurity risk-management requirements
- Mandating incident reporting for significant disruptions
- Increasing supervisory powers and enforcement mechanisms
- Making top management accountable for non-compliance
In practice, NIS2 means organisations must understand not only their own cybersecurity posture, but also the risks associated with suppliers, digital tools, and communication platforms. Cybersecurity is no longer isolated to infrastructure - it extends to how organisations communicate, collaborate, and operate during normal conditions and crises.
What is DORA and why is it relevant?
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) focuses specifically on the financial sector and its ICT dependencies. Its goal is to ensure that financial organisations can continue operating through cyber incidents, system failures, and large-scale disruptions.
DORA requires organisations to:
- Maintain operational continuity under stress
- Assess and manage ICT third-party risks
- Reduce concentration and dependency on single providers
- Ensure resilience across all critical digital tools
While DORA applies directly to financial institutions, its implications extend further. Any digital service used for communication, coordination, or incident response becomes part of an organisation’s operational resilience strategy.
Why communication platforms are now in focus
Under both NIS2 and DORA, communication tools are no longer seen as background or supporting software. They are now considered mission-critical systems that play a central role in how organisations operate, respond, and recover. In a crisis, outage, or incident, organisations depend on their communication platforms to coordinate real-time response, share accurate information, maintain continuity with partners and authorities, and protect sensitive discussions and data.
If communication fails or lacks proper security and control at these moments, the operational, regulatory, and reputational impact can be significant - which is exactly why NIS2 and DORA place such strong emphasis on resilience, trust, and accountability in digital systems.
If these platforms fail, rely on external hyperscalers, or process data outside EU jurisdiction, they introduce additional risk: exactly what NIS2 and DORA aim to reduce.
Where #One fits in
Dream Broker #One has been designed with these regulatory realities in mind, long before NIS2 and DORA came into force.
#One is a European communication platform that brings video meetings, chats, instant messaging, and file sharing into one cyber-secure, GDPR-compliant environment. Unlike many mainstream alternatives, #One does not rely on global hyperscalers. It operates on Dream Broker’s own, privately managed infrastructure, fully located within the European Economic Area.
This matters because:
- Data sovereignty is guaranteed: all data stays in the EU
- Dependency and concentration risks are reduced
- Security is built into the platform, not added afterwards
- Communication remains available even during global cloud disruptions
#One supports organisations in meeting the intent of NIS2 and DORA by offering a communication environment that is secure, auditable, resilient, and transparently operated.
Built for GDPR, ready for what comes next
GDPR established the foundation for data protection in Europe. NIS2 and DORA build on that foundation by focusing on resilience, continuity, and accountability.
For European organisations, this means choosing digital tools that align with EU values, legislation, and long-term strategy - not just short-term convenience. #One represents that approach: European by design. Secure by default. Built for trust, compliance, and operational continuity.
As cybersecurity regulation evolves, organisations that invest in resilient, European-based communication platforms today will be better prepared for tomorrow.
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