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Microsoft 365: The Compliance Platform for DORA and NIS2 in the EU

Microsoft 365: The Compliance Platform for DORA and NIS2 in the EU The European Union's regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving, placing stringent cybersecurity and operational resilience demands on countless organisations. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive represent a seismic shift, forcing entities to move beyond basic security towards a verifiable state of continuous resilience. For many organisations, particularly those leveraging the cloud, the path to compliance runs directly through their existing architecture—specifically, their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Microsoft 365, with its integrated security, compliance, and governance tools, is uniquely positioned not just as a productivity suite, but as a foundational platform for European cybersecurity compliance. Successfully navigating the complexities of DORA and NIS2 requires a strategic approach that maps regulatory obligations directly to the technical capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem. This article explores how organisations can leverage Microsoft 365 and

By |2025-10-06T14:53:31+00:00October 6th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Beyond Compliance: Why Data Privacy is the Future of Business

Beyond Compliance: Why Data Privacy is the Future of Business The digital landscape has fundamentally shifted. Data isn't just a core asset; it's the very lifeblood of a business. But with unprecedented data collection comes heightened scrutiny and a critical need for robust data privacy practices. Consumers, now more than ever, are aware of their digital footprint and are demanding transparency, control, and respect for their personal information. The companies that succeed in the coming years will be those that integrate data privacy into their core business strategy, moving beyond mere compliance to build a culture of trust. A 2024 Gartner survey revealed that 85% of consumers would consider taking their business elsewhere if they felt their personal data was being mishandled. This isn't just a legal obligation; it's a competitive advantage. Building customer trust requires a commitment to Privacy by Design, where data protection is a foundational principle from

By |2025-10-02T06:50:03+00:00October 2nd, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Cyber Resilience with Microsoft 365: Meeting DORA & NIS2 Requirements with Elasticito

Cyber Resilience with Microsoft 365: Meeting DORA & NIS2 Requirements with Elasticito Executive Summary: The Imperative for Digital Operational Resilience In an increasingly interconnected digital world, the threat landscape is constantly evolving. Traditional cybersecurity, with its focus on prevention, is no longer sufficient. Organisations must now adopt a posture of cyber resilience. This means having the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to cyber events. They must do this without interrupting core business functions. This shift is especially critical within the European Union. In the EU, two key laws mandate a high common level of digital operational resilience. These are the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive. The article "Cyber Resilience with Microsoft 365: Meeting DORA & NIS2 Requirements with Elasticito" outlines how organisations can leverage Microsoft 365's integrated tools. These tools help meet the new security and compliance demands.

By |2025-10-01T14:08:36+00:00October 1st, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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DORA and NIS2 Compliance Gap: Why Microsoft 365 Native Tools Fall Short

DORA and NIS2 Compliance Gap: Why Microsoft 365 Native Tools Fall Short The clock is ticking. For businesses operating across the European Union, a new era of digital security is not just coming—it’s here. Indeed, it's an era defined by two landmark legislative frameworks: the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the NIS2 Directive. These are more than just regulatory updates; rather, they represent a fundamental, non-negotiable shift in how organisations must manage their digital infrastructure, protect their data, and, most critically, ensure their operational resilience. The stakes are higher than ever, consequently, with significant penalties for non-compliance and a heightened risk of reputational damage in the event of a breach. For countless organisations, the complexity of these regulations is compounded by their reliance on a single, powerful platform: Microsoft 365. This suite of applications serves as the central nervous system for daily operations, from communication to data storage. So, the question

By |2025-09-29T12:51:14+00:00September 29th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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DORA and NIS2 Compliance in Microsoft 365: A Guide to Continuous Cyber Resilience

DORA and NIS2 Compliance in Microsoft 365: A Guide to Continuous Cyber Resilience The regulatory landscape for cyber security is evolving at an unprecedented pace, placing significant pressure on mid-sized and large enterprise companies to not only meet but continuously maintain a high level of digital operational resilience. For organisations heavily reliant on Microsoft 365 environments, this presents a unique challenge. With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) for financial services, the NIS2 Directive for critical infrastructure in the EU, and the forthcoming UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill, the days of periodic, checklist-based compliance are firmly behind us. The new era demands continuous monitoring, active risk reduction, and demonstrable resilience. At Elasticito, we understand these challenges. We work with cyber risk and Information Security teams to help them better monitor and reduce their attack surface risk within Microsoft 365. We leverage cutting-edge tools, such as Overe, to assess, harden,

By |2025-09-29T12:53:45+00:00September 29th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Beyond the Checklist: Mastering DORA and NIS2 Compliance with Microsoft 365 Security

Beyond the Checklist: Mastering DORA and NIS2 Compliance with Microsoft 365 Security The New Rules of the Game: A Simple Breakdown Before we dive into the "how-to," let’s demystify these new regulations. They are all slightly different, but their core principles are remarkably similar. The EU's NIS2 Directive: Think "Proactive Cyber Health" The first NIS Directive was a good start, but it only applied to a small number of critical industries. NIS2 is the big brother with a much wider reach. It extends the list of "essential" and "important" entities across Europe, potentially affecting over 160,000 organisations. The EU is saying that if you provide a service that's important to society—like energy, transport, or even digital services—you have a fundamental duty to be cyber-resilient. You can't just react to a breach; you have to actively work to prevent one. This includes things like having a strong incident response plan, using

By |2025-09-29T13:51:08+00:00September 29th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Microsoft 365: Compliance vs. Resilience – What’s the Difference?

Microsoft 365: Compliance vs. Resilience – What's the Difference? The terms "compliance" and "resilience" are often used interchangeably, yet they represent two distinct and complementary approaches to protecting an organisation's digital assets. For companies leveraging Microsoft 365, understanding this difference is critical for building a robust and sustainable security strategy. While compliance focuses on meeting a specific set of rules, resilience is about an organisation's ability to withstand and recover from a cyber attack. It’s also important to note that while compliance is important, being compliant doesn’t ensure that an organisation is secure or resilient. The Foundation of Compliance: Meeting the Rules Compliance is about adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards. It's a snapshot in time, a checkbox exercise to prove that your organisation has implemented the required controls. A prime example is the NIS 2 Directive. This European Union legislation, which came into force in early 2023, aims

By |2025-09-29T12:55:12+00:00September 29th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Secure Your Business: Five Essential Cybersecurity Tips

Secure Your Business: Five Essential Cybersecurity Tips The notion of a traditional network "perimeter" is a relic of the past. The widespread adoption of cloud-native environments, remote workforces, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has dissolved old boundaries, creating a sprawling, interconnected ecosystem. For CISOs, IT teams, and business leaders, the challenge isn't just protecting a fixed network but safeguarding a dynamic digital identity. The threat landscape is more complex and automated than ever before. Adversaries are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI) to launch hyper-realistic phishing campaigns, craft sophisticated polymorphic malware, and automate the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities at a scale previously unseen. The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and double / triple extortion schemes has professionalised cybercrime, making it a lucrative and relentless industry. In this reality, relying on outdated security practices is a direct path to catastrophic business failure. The statistics are stark: a significant percentage of small and

By |2025-09-04T11:26:27+00:00September 4th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Your Vendors are Your Attack Surface: How to Determine Their Risk Impact

Your Vendors are Your Attack Surface: How to Determine Their Risk Impact The modern enterprise is a web of interconnected systems, and its security is only as strong as its weakest link. More often than not, that weakest link is a third-party vendor. Supply chain attacks, like the ones that have made headlines in recent years, have proven that a vendor's security is a direct reflection of your own. This isn't just about data breaches. A vendor's failure can trigger a domino effect, leading to operational disruptions, reputational damage, and severe financial and regulatory penalties. The challenge for today's cybersecurity teams is to move beyond the traditional, static view of vendor risk and embrace a more dynamic, continuous, and intelligence-driven approach. So, how do you determine the risk impact of a vendor in this hyper-connected world? The Vendor Risk Assessment: A Dynamic Process, Not a One-Time Event A Vendor Risk

By |2025-08-21T13:59:55+00:00August 21st, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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Ransomware: Is Your Strategy Battle-Ready?

Ransomware: Is Your Strategy Battle-Ready? The recent past has been littered with high-profile Ransomware attacks, turning what was once a niche concern into a board-level imperative. From the automotive industry to critical healthcare services, no sector is immune. The question is no longer "if" an attack will happen, but "when." This reality demands a proactive, tried, and tested strategy that goes beyond basic defences. The lack of clear and timely communication during an outage, regardless of the cause, can shatter brand trust and customer confidence. Just as an effective disaster recovery plan is crucial for business continuity, so is a transparent communication strategy to manage public perception and maintain stakeholder trust in the face of a crisis. The Evolving Threat: More Than Just File Encryption Today's Ransomware is a far more sophisticated beast than the crypto- and locker-based attacks of the past. While these two types still exist—crypto-Ransomware encrypting files

By |2025-08-19T06:47:44+00:00August 19th, 2025|Blog|0 Comments
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