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On April 20, 2026, the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) welcomed the publication of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Technical Implementation Guidance, which provides practical support for implementing the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2). ECSO confirmed that a significant number of its recommendations from the public consultation were incorporated into the final guidance document. The Technical Implementation Guidance establishes a solid foundation for implementing Article 21 of the NIS2 Directive, which defines cybersecurity risk management measures. ECSO highlighted the document's clear alignment with the Directive's provisions, structured breakdown of cyber measures, and mapping to relevant standards. The risk-based and modular approach provides flexibility essential for organisations of different sizes and risk profiles, supporting the European cybersecurity ecosystem. ECSO identified several areas for further improvement in future versions, including: enhanced support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in selecting appropriate implementation guidance; development of actionable self-assessment tools and templates; provision of sector-specific guidance and toolkits; establishment of expected implementation thresholds for security controls to streamline cross-border collaboration with national supervisory authorities; and updates to NIS2 and technical guidance mapping aligned with new cybersecurity frameworks. ECSO welcomed ENISA's openness to dialogue and called for this engagement to be maintained throughout the NIS2 implementation phase to identify lessons learned and refine guidance and best-practice approaches. **Reference:** European Cyber Security Organisation. (2026, April 20). ECSO Welcomes the Publication of ENISA's Technical Implementation Guidance. Retrieved from https://ecs-org.eu/