NIS2 Compliance Support | START4.YOU | Cybersecurity Training

Who it's for

Companies directly subject to NIS2 (essential and important entities)
Supply chain companies in regulated sectors
Operators of critical infrastructure and essential services
Public administrations and entities involved in the management of critical digital services

What we offer

Compliance assessment and risk analysis

START4.0 offers assessment services aimed at evaluating the organization's level of maturity with respect to NIS2 requirements. Activities include analyzing the scope of applicability (essential and important entities), evaluating existing technical and organizational measures, analyzing cyber risks, and verifying incident management, business continuity, and resilience processes. The assessment is conducted in accordance with the principles of the Italian implementation, taking into account the guidance of the National Cybersecurity Agency.
NIS2 Compliance Roadmap

Following the assessment, START4.0 supports the definition of a customized compliance roadmap, which identifies priorities, corrective actions, required investments, and timelines. The roadmap integrates organizational, procedural, and technological aspects and allows organizations to plan compliance progressively and sustainably, aligning security, compliance, and business objectives.
Support for Governance and the Role of Management

The NIS2 Directive assigns direct responsibilities to administrative and management bodies. START4.0 supports organizations in strengthening security governance, supporting the definition of roles and responsibilities, decision-making models, and control processes. This includes support activities for boards and top management, aimed at understanding the obligations, responsibilities, and strategic impacts of NIS2.
Training and Awareness (including C-Level and board-level)

START4.0 designs and delivers targeted training courses, in line with NIS2 guidelines on awareness and skills. Services include:
Basic and advanced training on NIS2 for technical and operational roles;
C-level and management training programs, focusing on responsibility, risk management, and decision-making;
sessions for boards and senior management, focused on understanding cyber risk as a strategic risk.
Sections dedicated to OT Security, aimed at identifying defense tools and strategies for securing SCADA systems and operational networks, with in-depth analysis of the IEC 62443 standard and the Machinery Directive to ensure compliance and improve business practices.
Training can be delivered in person, online, or in blended mode, including through e-learning platforms.
Supply Chain Security and Supplier Management

NIS2 places a strong emphasis on supply chain security. START4.0 supports organizations in analyzing and strengthening supply chain security through critical supplier mapping, third-party risk assessments, defining contractual security requirements, and supporting supplier qualification and monitoring processes.
Operational and organizational compliance support

The START4.0 Competence Center supports businesses and organizations in adapting to the European NIS2 Directive and its national implementation, guiding organizations through a structured process that integrates analysis, governance, skills, and secure digital transformation. Thanks to its experience in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and digital transformation, START4.0 is a qualified partner to guide organizations through the NIS2 compliance process, which is not just a regulatory requirement but also an opportunity to strengthen resilience and competitiveness.

Case History

Cliente

Multi-service urban sanitation company

We were contacted by a publicly-owned company that, like all public administration (PA) companies, is required to comply with certain obligations and requirements dictated by evolving Italian and, above all, European regulations, which are increasingly focused on cyber-physical security.

Initial Situation

The company expressed the need to undertake an advisory process to achieve various objectives, such as analyzing the company’s cyber posture and digital maturity, identifying specific regulatory and training needs, and aligning the company with the requirements of the Three-Year Plan for Information Technology in the PA.

Solution

START 4.0 conducted a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment, including analysis of NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, and international frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), supported by vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, with recommendations for corrective actions. At the same time, we mapped systems, infrastructure, operational locations, critical resources, and assets, analyzing processes, skills, and the organizational model. Overall digital maturity was assessed and technological and governance gaps identified. Based on the evidence gathered, we developed a strategic roadmap for adaptation and a digital transformation plan consistent with the CAD and the Three-Year Plan for the Public Administration. The project included the definition of a governance model, key roles, and monitoring KPIs. The solution structured a concrete path for digital transition and strengthening cyber resilience.

Cliente

Port system authority

A strategic port authority contacted us. This complex and multifaceted entity is a strategic entity and, for this reason, has invested heavily in its physical and IT structures.

Initial situation

With the project proposal submitted in response to the call for proposals promoted by ACN, this authority aims to improve its posture through a holistic and integrated view of all the elements that play a fundamental role in cyber risk management.

Solution

In this context, START4.0 became a partner for a project dedicated not only to cyber training but also to cybersecurity advisory services, specifically to improving internal processes, defining business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and conducting IT/OT vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. START 4.0 supported the development of a structured program to strengthen the company’s cyber posture, adopting an integrated approach to governance, risk, and technology. We conducted IT/OT vulnerability analyses and penetration tests, defining business continuity and disaster recovery plans. A program was launched to ensure compliance with the evolving regulatory framework and improve organizational processes. We developed training activities on technical governance and cybersecurity awareness programs for staff. The project included the design of new systems for the secure management of data and digital identities (IAM/MFA). The solution enabled the development of a shared strategic plan, based on risk analysis and an evidence-based improvement plan.

Cliente

Municipal public administration

We were contacted by a municipal administration seeking to protect its infrastructure and data by establishing a cyber posture, building an effective protection model, reducing the attack surface, and implementing proactive and reactive measures against potential cyber threats.

Initial Situation

The municipal administration, involving the municipalities of the metropolitan area, intends to implement the intervention, relying on an internal technical structure with 100 highly specialized employees. The intervention will have spillover effects across a broad region, involving approximately 600,000 stakeholders (citizens, public administrations, SMEs, large businesses, and non-profit organizations). The intervention will identify technical, human, and procedural vulnerabilities and develop a specific roadmap for compliance with best practices and standards, based on objective and continuously available data. Security awareness training will be extended to the local public administrations that have joined the initiative.

Solution

START 4.0 initiated a process to contextualize the cybersecurity framework, defining a Target Security Profile tailored to the specific organizational situation and comparing it with the detected posture. We structured a Cybersecurity Risk Management model with risk assessment, prioritization of measures, and planning of mitigation actions. The project included a crisis table simulation and the definition of Crisis Management processes, with the development of account plans.