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ImplementedNIS2

NIS2 in Croatia

Croatia transposed NIS2 through the Zakon o kibernetičkoj sigurnosti. ZSIS coordinates the cybersecurity framework across all sectors.

Transposition law
Zakon o kibernetičkoj sigurnosti (Cybersecurity Act)
In force
15 February 2024
Competent authority
Information Systems Security Bureau (ZSIS)
Max fine (Essential)
€10 million or 2% of global annual turnover
Max fine (Important)
€7 million or 1.4% of global annual turnover
Full enforcement
October 2024

Key Deadlines

Law in force
15 February 2024
Full enforcement
17 October 2024

Competent Authority

Information Systems Security Bureau (ZSIS)
Central competent authority for NIS2 oversight
https://www.zsis.hr

Croatia employs ZSIS to manage proactive audits and cross-sector cyber intelligence, with severe penalties for non-compliance starting immediately.

Registration Process

Register through the ZSIS secure portal with verified operational metrics.

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Key Requirements

  • 1Registration with ZSIS within designated timeframes
  • 2Mandatory multi-layered infrastructure encryption
  • 3Incident notification within 24 hours to the national CSIRT

National Additions

Strong mandates for critical industrial automation networks (OT security)
Public administration bodies are strictly supervised

FAQ: NIS2 in Croatia

Who is the primary CSIRT in Croatia?
The National CERT (cert.hr) managed under CARNET operates as the national point for incident triage.

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