HMF Highlights Strategic Importance of NIS-2 at Objektfunk Conference in Fulda
The takeaway from Fulda was straightforward: companies that take cybersecurity seriously today will be better positioned to operate securely and successfully in the future.
According to HMF, cybersecurity in critical communication networks and in general isn’t something organizations can treat as a background issue anymore—it has become essential to how businesses operate and grow.
At the recent Objektfunk conference in Fulda, Germany, HMF managment Gerald Nolte (CIO/CISO) and Bernhard Klinger (Chief Public Affairs Officer) shared their perspective on the EU’s NIS-2 directive (Network & Information Security 2.0) and what it means in practice.
Their message was clear: cybersecurity is now a responsibility that reaches far beyond IT departments. With NIS-2, organizations across all sectors are expected to take a more structured and proactive approach to protecting their operations. This includes securing business processes, strengthening supply chains, and safeguarding customer data through concrete, measurable actions.
Rather than seeing NIS-2 as just another compliance requirement, the speakers encouraged organizations to view it as an opportunity. It’s a chance to rethink how resilience is built into the business—from day-to-day operations to long-term strategy.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, NIS-2 provides a framework that helps organizations stay prepared, accountable, and resilient.
The takeaway from Fulda was straightforward: companies that take cybersecurity seriously today will be better positioned to operate securely and successfully in the future.
