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NIS2 and file sharing: one part of your security measures

NIS2 concerns organisational security management. Controlled file sharing can support technical measures but does not replace an overall assessment.

Establish applicability and obligations first

Use current BSI information to establish which requirements apply to your organisation. Applicability depends on the organisation and the legal framework. Deploying a file-sharing product does not fulfil registration, reporting or wider governance responsibilities.

Include file flows in risk management

Identify sensitive information leaving your organisation and the external participants who need access. Use this to define access controls, permissions and the use of encryption. Assess how measures work in the specific process rather than merely record that a feature exists.

Define Qiata’s role

As a locally operated exchange service, Qiata can provide recipient selection, protection options and available transfer activity. These features support technical implementation; they are not NIS2 certification. Use the demo to explore relevant workflows and position them within your security programme.

From feature comparison to a reviewable workflow

Describe an intended exchange using neutral sample data and the roles involved. Review who may select recipients, how additional access checks apply and who may view available activity. Record the results alongside the chosen configuration and responsible people.

Place the workflow within your organisation’s broader measures. Assess technical features together with how people operate the process. Use the relevant official authorities for current obligations and reporting routes; a product demo addresses the technical implementation.

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