NIS-2 Liability Trap: Why Managing Directors Face Personal Asset Liability
Fatti validati
Under the NIS-2-UmsuCG, managing directors must personally oversee IT security measures and undergo regular training. They are personally liable to the company for damages in case of culpable breaches of duty; exclusion of liability is not permitted.
Spiegato in modo semplice
Cybersecurity is a board-level matter: Bosses can no longer dismiss IT failures with 'I don't understand computers'. Whoever slacks pays out of their own pocket.
Rilevanza per la sicurezza e consiglio pratico
Finally ensures that IT security is taken seriously and budgeted for in management suites.
Fonte primaria / riferimento
- § 38 BSIG-Entwurf / NIS-2 Art. 20