Cyprus completed the transposition of NIS2 through the Security of Networks and Information Systems (Amendment) Law of 2025 — Law 60(I)/2025 — in April 2025, broadening scope far beyond the original 2020 law to cover energy, transport, health, digital infrastructure, public sector, postal services, managed service providers and more, alongside the finance-sector obligations that overlap with DORA. Through 2026, the Digital Security Authority has moved from identifying essential and important entities into active supervision, audits and inspections.
We turn Article 21's risk-management measures into evidence: a scope determination, a gap analysis, and the manual penetration test that proves your controls actually hold.
We start by confirming exactly where you sit — essential entity, important entity, or a supplier to one — against the Annex I and Annex II sector lists, since misjudging this either wastes effort or leaves you exposed. Then we gap-analyse your risk-management measures against Article 21's ten minimum requirements, covering everything from incident handling and business continuity to supply-chain security and access control. The technical penetration test that follows is scoped to your actual in-scope systems, not a generic checklist.
Why it matters
NIS2 is already enforceable law in Cyprus, and the Digital Security Authority's move into active supervision means the identification-and-grace-period phase is ending. NIS2 also introduced something the old law did not: personal accountability for management, and a 24-hour early-warning reporting deadline that is impossible to meet if you do not already know your own attack surface. A gap analysis on paper does not survive first contact with either a regulator or an attacker — only tested controls do.
What we test
- Entity classification & Annex I/II scope determination
- Article 21 risk-management measures gap analysis
- External & internal network penetration testing
- Supply-chain & third-party vendor risk review
- Incident-detection & 24-hour early-warning readiness check
- Vulnerability handling & disclosure process review
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
- Unclear or undetermined essential / important entity status
- Missing or incomplete Article 21 risk-management measures
- Unassessed third-party and supply-chain dependencies
- No tested incident-reporting process against the 24-hour deadline
- Flat networks with no meaningful segmentation
- Management with no real visibility into cyber risk exposure
How we run your engagement
- Kick-off & scoping. A short call to agree goals, in-scope assets and rules of engagement, so your nis2 compliance penetration testing cyprus is safe, authorised and aimed at your real business risk.
- Mapping & discovery. Before touching anything we map the full attack surface in scope, so nothing exploitable slips through.
- Hands-on testing. Cyprus-based specialists exploit and chain weaknesses manually — the flaws scanners walk straight past — to show genuine impact.
- Reporting. Each issue is verified, CVSS-rated and documented with a step-by-step reproduction and a practical fix your team can apply.
- Free retest. Once you have remediated, we re-test at no extra cost to confirm the attack path is truly closed.
Tools & techniques
We map your organisation against the Annex I/II sector lists and Article 21's risk-management measures — risk analysis, incident handling, business continuity, supply-chain security, vulnerability handling and disclosure, cryptography, access control and multi-factor authentication — then run a manual, exploit-led penetration test against the systems that carry real operational risk. Because NIS2 explicitly calls out supply-chain security, we also review your key third-party and vendor dependencies, not just your own perimeter.
Every finding is mapped back to the specific Article 21 measure it relates to, so your remediation plan reads as a compliance roadmap, not just a vulnerability list.
When you need this engagement
- You are a medium or large enterprise in an Annex I or Annex II sector
- You have received, or expect, an information request from the Digital Security Authority
- You are unsure whether you are classified as essential or important
- Your Board or management needs to evidence personal accountability for cyber risk
- You are a supplier to an NIS2-regulated entity being asked for security assurance
What you receive
- NIS2 entity classification & scope memo
- Article 21 risk-management gap analysis
- Penetration test report with reproducible evidence
- Supply-chain risk review
- Incident-reporting readiness assessment
- Prioritised remediation roadmap
Your deliverables
When your nis2 compliance penetration testing cyprus wraps up, you receive a clear, audit-ready report plus a walkthrough call with your team. Inside you will find:
- A concise executive summary that management and the board can act on
- Every technical finding with a reproducible, copy-paste proof of concept
- CVSS v3.1 ratings and plain-language business impact for each issue
- Practical, prioritised remediation your developers can implement straight away
- A free retest and updated finding status once fixes are in place
- A signed attestation letter for clients, auditors, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001
Standards & frameworks
NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555)
Law 60(I)/2025 (Cyprus)
Digital Security Authority guidance
What you gain
By the end of your nis2 compliance penetration testing cyprus, you will know exactly which weaknesses a real attacker could exploit, what it would cost your business, and the precise order in which to fix them — backed by evidence, not a scanner’s guesswork. Cyprus firms use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy client and regulator security questionnaires, and demonstrate due diligence for GDPR and NIS2. With a free retest included, you also get documented proof the issues are resolved.
Working with us
Every nis2 compliance penetration testing cyprus begins with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal. Most work is delivered remotely, and because we are based in Cyprus we work in your timezone with on-site visits across Limassol, Nicosia and island-wide where it helps. We keep you updated throughout and flag any critical finding immediately rather than waiting for the report. Everything is covered by a signed NDA and safe, non-disruptive testing that protects your production systems. You receive your report, a walkthrough and a complimentary retest once fixes land. Engagements are typically booked one to three weeks ahead, and urgent testing can often be arranged — just email hi@cypruspentest.com.
Why Cyprus businesses choose CyprusPentest
Your nis2 compliance penetration testing cyprus is run by senior offensive-security specialists who test the way genuine attackers do — manually, creatively and focused on proving real impact. What sets us apart:
- Based in Cyprus — local, in your timezone, with on-site coverage across Limassol and Nicosia.
- Manual, exploit-led testing that chains vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, well beyond automated scanners.
- Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste steps your team can independently verify.
- Compliance-ready reporting that supports GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 and CySEC expectations.
- A free retest so you have documented evidence your fixes actually hold.
- Fixed-price and responsive, with a named point of contact from scoping through to retest.
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How much does NIS2 Compliance Penetration Testing Cyprus cost?
Every nis2 compliance penetration testing cyprus in Cyprus is scoped and priced individually, so you pay only for the coverage you need — with no hidden extras. After a short, no-obligation scoping call we send a fixed-price quote, usually within one business day, with clear deliverables, a firm timeline and a complimentary retest included. The price depends on the size and complexity of your environment, so you always know the cost up front before any work begins.
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Frequently asked questions
Does NIS2 require penetration testing?
Article 21 requires "appropriate and proportionate" technical risk-management measures, including vulnerability handling. In practice, both the Digital Security Authority and any credible auditor expect that to be evidenced by regular penetration testing, not policy documents alone.
Is my company classified as essential or important under NIS2?
That depends on your sector, under Annex I or Annex II, and your size. Many medium-sized companies are now newly in scope. Our engagement starts by determining exactly where you land before recommending anything further.
What happens if we are a supplier to an NIS2-regulated company?
NIS2 explicitly requires regulated entities to assess supply-chain security, so you may be asked to provide security assurance or a penetration test report even if you are not directly in scope yourself.
How is NIS2 different from DORA?
NIS2 is the broader EU cybersecurity directive covering many sectors — energy, transport, health, digital infrastructure and more — while DORA applies specifically to financial entities with its own additional requirements. A financial entity can be in scope for both at once.