10 June 2024

Build your cyber defences

Multiple-choice questions. In order to be awarded CPD units you must answer the following five random questions correctly. If you fail the test, please reread the article before attempting the questions again.

  1. What does NIS2 stand for?

  2. On what date will NIS2 come into effect in Ireland?

  3. According to a Microsoft report, what proportion of leaders in Ireland are unaware of, or unready for, the new rules?

  4. According to the National Cyber Security Centre, how many Irish entities could be affected by the new regulation?

  5. Which of the following is NOT classified by NIS2 as 'essential'?

  6. Which of the following is classified by NIS2 as 'important'?

  7. Which of the following statements is true? Statement 1, under NIS2, essential entities are subject to a higher level of standards, or statement 2, under NIS2, essential and important entities are subject to the same level of standards

  8. What fine will essential entities face for non-compliance?

  9. Which of the following statements is true? Statement 1, under NIS2, anyone managing or representing a company can be held personally to account, or statement 2, under NIS2, any individual within a company can be held personally to account

  10. What impact, if any, will NIS2 have on a business's relationship with its supply chain?

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