The EU's NIS 2 Directive on cybersecurity is set to take effect across the 27 member states on October 18, 2024, introducing stricter risk management and incident reporting obligations for a broader range of industries. The NIS 2 aims to establish a high standard level of cybersecurity and resilience throughout the Union.

In 2024, we will see such trends as the growth of remote work, human firewalls, the impact of AI, and the demand for cybersecurity specialists, according to experts at the cybersecurity company NordLayer.