As the regulatory landscape in the European Union evolves, businesses across member states face pressure to meet increasingly stringent compliance standards. New mandates like NIS2 and DORA now demand a swift, proactive approach to cybersecurity and compliance. In response to these critical changes, CyberUpgrade has partnered with BD Emerson to equip European businesses with tools that simplify compliance challenges while ensuring robust cybersecurity practices.
About BD Emerson
BD Emerson is a trusted advisory and consultancy firm with decades of experience in cybersecurity and information security services. With a team of experts, BD Emerson assists companies in safeguarding their digital assets while navigating the operational, legal, and financial challenges of technology-driven businesses.
Known for their hands-on approach, BD Emerson supports businesses of all sizes and at every stage of development, from startups to large enterprises. Their expertise spans a range of industries, including technology, retail, and healthcare, enabling them to deliver tailored cybersecurity and compliance consulting solutions businesses.
BD Emerson has been instrumental in helping companies meet their compliance and regulatory obligations. Now, the company is taking this commitment a step further. Through their partnership with CyberUpgrade, BD Emerson aims to equip their clients with advanced tools to address the growing demands of cybersecurity compliance effectively.
What Regulations Are Shaping Europe’s Digital Security Environment
To create a safer digital environment for all EU citizens and businesses, organizations must adhere to relevant regulatory standards. Yet, many lack the resources to navigate the ever-evolving compliance landscape. The partnership between CyberUpgrade and BD Emerson is a transformative solution for European businesses seeking both legal and technical compliance support.
By combining CyberUpgrade’s advanced automation and risk management tools with BD Emerson’s strategic consulting expertise, this collaboration enables businesses to confidently address challenging regulations such as NIS2, DORA, and the Cyber Resilience Act. Additionally, as CyberUpgrade’s SOC 2 audit partner, BD Emerson provides specialized guidance to ensure organizations meet global standards for managing customer data and operational integrity.
SOC 2 Compliance in Europe
While not a legal requirement in Europe, SOC 2 is increasingly relevant for European organizations offering services to international clients, particularly those in the U.S. SOC 2 provides a robust framework for managing customer data according to the Trust Service Criteria, including security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
SOC 2 compliance can help European companies meet client demands, enhance trust, and complement existing adherence to regulations like GDPR and ISO 27001.
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
The Cyber Resilience Act establishes EU-wide cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, such as connected devices and software. It aims to ensure that these products are secure before being placed on the market and throughout their lifecycle. The regulation was adopted by the Council on 10 October 2024 and came into force on 10 December 2024, with main provisions expected to take effect in late 2027.
NIS2 Directive
The NIS2 Directive is an updated version of the original Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS1). It expands the scope of cybersecurity obligations to include more sectors and introduces stricter security requirements for essential and important entities. The directive aims to strengthen the overall security posture of the EU by enhancing cooperation and information sharing among member states. The NIS2 Directive was adopted on 14 December 2022 and entered into force on 16 January 2023.
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
DORA creates a regulatory framework for digital operational resilience, ensuring that financial entities can withstand, respond to, and recover from all types of ICT-related disruptions and threats. The regulation applies to a wide range of financial institutions and their critical service providers. DORA was adopted on 14 December 2022 and will apply from 17 January 2025.
EU Cybersecurity Regulation for Institutions
The new Cybersecurity Regulation establishes measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across EU institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies. It introduces a framework for governance, risk management, and control in cybersecurity, including the creation of an inter-institutional Cybersecurity Board to monitor implementation. The regulation entered into force on 7 January 2024.
Why Compliance is Challenging for Many Businesses
For many organizations–particularly SMEs–compliance remains an overwhelming task. Many companies across all sectors face issues due to limited resources, expertise, and awareness of the implications of non-compliance.
Some of the most common challenges include:
- Understanding the requirements of multiple overlapping frameworks: With the introduction of various regulations, businesses often struggle to interpret and implement the specific obligations required to achieve compliance.
- Conducting regular risk assessments: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks is a critical but resource-intensive process that many organizations find difficult to sustain.
- Managing vendor risk and third-party compliance: Ensuring that all third-party vendors meet compliance requirements adds another layer of complexity, as organizations must evaluate and monitor their entire supply chain.
- Collecting evidence and documentation for audits: Preparing for audits requires meticulous record-keeping and the ability to produce clear, verifiable evidence of compliance, which can be both time-consuming and technically demanding.
For businesses where compliance wasn’t a priority before, this shift introduces a steep and often costly learning curve. Missteps can lead to penalties, reputational damage, and even operational disruptions. The partnership between CyberUpgrade and BD Emerson is designed to help companies effectively address these challenges, streamlining the path to compliance and ensuring a smoother, more efficient process.
Why BD Emerson Chose CyberUpgrade
BD Emerson’s decision to partner with CyberUpgrade was driven by the platform’s unique ability to bridge the gap between compliance and actionable security. CyberUpgrade provides:
Automation of Compliance Tasks
Our security platform is driven by hundreds of customizable workflows designed to eliminate 95% of manual tasks. From evidence collection and policy creation to vendor risk assessments, our platform delivers comprehensive automation that allows clients to focus on strategic priorities and big-picture goals.
Real Security Beyond Paper Compliance
The compliance platform efficiently maps security controls to key frameworks like DORA, NIS2, ISO, and others. It ensures that your organization stays constantly audit-ready, with policies aligned to the latest compliance standards. You can always track your progress with real-time insights.
Seamless Employee Engagement
CyberUpgrade Copilot offers an unique approach to employee training. Powered by AI, Copilot integrated with the tools your employees already use – Microsoft Teams and Slack. This way, it transforms tedious training into an engaging conversation, which adapts to employees’ roles and responses. Not only does it allow to train all employees at once, it also delivers 100% engagement.
Strategic CISO Guidance
Our expert CISO team is dedicated to guiding clients toward compliance success. With tailored strategic insights, we ensure businesses confidently navigate complex compliance and cybersecurity challenges. Weekly consultations with a dedicated CISO expert provide consistent support and keep your organization on track to achieving its goals.
Shared Commitment to Supporting European Businesses
As European businesses face increasing regulatory demands, the need for effective compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. We are excited that BD Emerson shares our commitment to making compliance not just a regulatory requirement but a business advantage. With our combined expertise, the partnership is well-positioned to help organizations transition from reactive, paper-based compliance to proactive, real-world security measures.
