The NIS2 Directive is now enforceable. Ports are classified as essential entities. Fines up to EUR 10 million. Board members personally liable. Get compliant before the auditors arrive.
EU Ports Required
Maximum Fine
Incident Reporting
PCA Member Compliance
Why Ports Can't Afford to Ignore NIS2
The NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) classifies maritime transport operators as essential entities. Non-compliance carries severe consequences.
EUR 10M+ Fines
Board Personal Liability
24-Hour Reporting
10 Security Measures
NIS2 Compliance Solutions for Every Port
Three service tiers designed for different port sizes and security maturity levels.
NIS2 Audit
Know Where You Stand
EUR 15-25K
One-time
- Comprehensive gap analysis
- 312 automated compliance checks
- Article 21 measure-by-measure assessment
- Board-ready executive summary
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
- 2-4 week delivery
Continuous Monitoring
Stay Compliant
EUR 50-100K
Per year
- Everything in Tier 1, plus:
- Real-time compliance dashboard
- Automated evidence collection
- Quarterly compliance reviews
- Regulatory change alerts
- Article 23 reporting templates
- Threat intelligence integration
- Annual penetration test coordination
Full Compliance
We Handle Everything
EUR 100-200K
Per year
- Everything in Tier 2, plus:
- Virtual CISO (2 days/month)
- Managed compliance team
- Policy development & maintenance
- Supply chain risk assessments
- Board cybersecurity training
- Incident response coordination
- 24/7 SOC monitoring
- OT/SCADA security assessment
Why Choose PCA Over Generic Consultants?
Maritime Port Expertise
312 Automated Checks
247K+ Maritime IOCs
OT + IT Coverage
12-Min Detection Time
3x More Cost-Effective
Real Results from Real Ports
Average Compliance Score
Gap Reduction in 90 Days
Critical Gaps Remaining
ROI for Tier 1 Clients
"We went from panicking about NIS2 to sleeping at night in 90 days. PCA gave us the equivalent of a full cybersecurity department for less than the cost of one senior hire."
— Port Director, Mediterranean Container Terminal (250K TEU)
"Before PCA, I spent most of my time filling spreadsheets and writing reports. Now the platform handles evidence collection and reporting automatically."
— CISO, Northern European Multi-Terminal Port (1.2M TEU)
"Managing NIS2 across 5 terminals with 3 different TOS platforms seemed impossible. PCA's platform gives me one dashboard for the entire group."
— Group CISO, Major Western European Hub Port (4.5M TEU)
How It Works
From first assessment to continuous compliance in four clear steps.
1. Free Assessment
2. Gap Analysis
3. Remediation
4. Continuous Compliance
If your port is in an EU member state, almost certainly yes. Maritime transport is listed as an essential service in Annex I, Section 2 of the NIS2 Directive. This includes port authorities, terminal operators, and port management companies.
Essential entities face fines up to EUR 10 million or 2% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. Additionally, Article 20 holds management bodies personally liable — directors can face personal penalties for failure to ensure compliance.
ISO 27001 covers approximately 60-70% of NIS2 requirements. However, NIS2 adds maritime-specific needs: OT security for cranes and gate systems, 24-hour incident reporting to CSIRTs, supply chain security for TOS vendors, and board-level cybersecurity training obligations. PCA's audit identifies exactly where the gaps are.
With PCA Tier 3 (Full Compliance), most ports achieve 85%+ compliance within 90 days and 90%+ within 6 months. The timeline depends on your current maturity level. Our Tier 1 Audit identifies your starting position and provides a realistic roadmap.
Yes. Unlike generic cybersecurity consultants, PCA has deep expertise in maritime OT: crane SCADA systems, Terminal Operating Systems (Navis N4, Tideworks), gate automation, AGVs, and environmental monitoring. Our assessments cover both IT and OT networks.
Three things: maritime expertise (73+ ports vs 0 port references), automation (312 checks vs spreadsheets), and cost (3x more affordable). Big 4 firms charge EUR 300-500K/year and assign generalists who don't know a TOS from an ERP. PCA assigns maritime cybersecurity specialists who understand port operations.
Don't Wait for the Audit. Get Compliant Now.
Start with a free 30-minute NIS2 readiness assessment. No commitment, no sales pitch — just an honest evaluation of where your port stands.
