Telecom: articles and guides.
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NIS2 for telecom suppliers: the two ways the obligations reach you, and what operators will ask for
NIS2 reaches telecom suppliers in two ways: through the operator's contracts, because operators must manage direct supplier risk, and directly if you are a medium-sized or larger MSP, cloud or data centre provider. Both routes, what operators ask for, what to build.
NIS2 encryption requirements: what Article 21 asks for cryptography, and when encryption is expected
NIS2 requires every essential and important entity to have a cryptography policy, and encryption where appropriate to the risk. What Article 21(2)(h) says, what Regulation 2024/2690 adds, a policy outline, key management, post-quantum plans and the telecom rules.
NIS2 digital infrastructure: what applies to cloud, data centre, DNS, CDN and IXP providers
NIS2 Annex I names nine digital infrastructure entity types. DNS, TLD, trust service and telecom providers are covered at any size; cloud, data centre, CDN and IXP providers from medium size. Definitions, status, jurisdiction, incident thresholds and a checklist.