NIS2 Compliance for Digital Infrastructure in Austria
Internet exchange points (IXPs), DNS providers, TLD registries, cloud computing providers, data centres and content delivery networks (CDNs) are classified as highly critical. They form the backbone of the digital economy.
Reporting to Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) / CERT.at
Digital Infrastructure entities in Austria report significant cybersecurity incidents to CERT.at, operating under Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) / CERT.at. The NIS2 Article 23 timeline applies:
- 24 h Early warning — notify CERT.at
- 72 h Formal incident notification with initial assessment
- 1 month Final incident report with root cause and remediation
Key cyber risks for Digital Infrastructure in Austria
- ▸DDoS attacks on DNS infrastructure
- ▸BGP hijacking and route manipulation
- ▸Data centre physical security breaches
- ▸Multi-tenant cloud isolation failures
Key NIS2 obligations for Digital Infrastructure entities
- ✓Resilience and redundancy for critical internet infrastructure
- ✓72-hour incident reporting (some providers have 24-hour early warning)
- ✓Network security and DDoS mitigation
- ✓Supply-chain security for hardware and firmware
Example in-scope organisations
- ·Internet exchange points (IXPs)
- ·Top-level domain (TLD) registries
- ·DNS service providers
- ·Data centre operators
- ·Cloud service providers (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)
- ·Content delivery networks (CDNs)
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Is my Digital Infrastructure organisation in scope for NIS2 in Austria?
Yes — if you are a medium or large organisation. In Austria, Digital Infrastructure is a NIS2 Annex I sector. Large organisations are Essential Entities; medium organisations are Important Entities. NIS2 transposed via NISG 2024 amendment; BMI acts as central coordinator. Use our free scope checker for a personalised result.
Who do I report NIS2 incidents to in Austria as a Digital Infrastructure entity?
Report significant incidents to CERT.at (Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) / CERT.at). You must submit an early warning within 24 hours, a detailed notification within 72 hours, and a final report within one month — per NIS2 Article 23.
What security measures must Digital Infrastructure organisations implement under NIS2 in Austria?
Under NIS2 Article 21, organisations must implement risk-proportionate security measures including: Resilience and redundancy for critical internet infrastructure; 72-hour incident reporting (some providers have 24-hour early warning); Network security and DDoS mitigation. Additional requirements may apply under Austria's national transposition.
What are the NIS2 fines for Digital Infrastructure organisations in Austria?
Essential Entities face fines up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover under NIS2 Article 34. Austria's national transposition may set specific enforcement priorities and fine scales.
Related sectors in Austria
For decision-support purposes only. Exact scope depends on Austria's national transposition of NIS2 — verify obligations with a qualified expert.