NIS2 Compliance for Wastewater in Greece
Wastewater collection, treatment and discharge operators are covered under NIS2 Annex I. Disruption of wastewater systems can cause environmental and public health emergencies.
Reporting to National Cybersecurity Authority (ENISA-GR) / GSRT
Wastewater entities in Greece report significant cybersecurity incidents to GR-CSIRT, operating under National Cybersecurity Authority (ENISA-GR) / GSRT. The NIS2 Article 23 timeline applies:
- 24 h Early warning — notify GR-CSIRT
- 72 h Formal incident notification with initial assessment
- 1 month Final incident report with root cause and remediation
Key cyber risks for Wastewater in Greece
- ▸Ransomware targeting treatment plant control systems
- ▸Manipulation of discharge-level monitoring
- ▸Unauthorised remote access to OT networks
Key NIS2 obligations for Wastewater entities
- ✓Secure remote access controls for OT
- ✓72-hour incident notification
- ✓Continuous monitoring of control system integrity
- ✓Vulnerability management for industrial software
Example in-scope organisations
- ·Municipal wastewater treatment plants
- ·Sewerage network operators
- ·Industrial wastewater treatment facilities
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Is my Wastewater organisation in scope for NIS2 in Greece?
Yes — if you are a medium or large organisation. In Greece, Wastewater is a NIS2 Annex I sector. Large organisations are Essential Entities; medium organisations are Important Entities. Transposed via Law 5160/2024; the National Cybersecurity Authority within the Ministry of Digital Governance supervises compliance. Use our free scope checker for a personalised result.
Who do I report NIS2 incidents to in Greece as a Wastewater entity?
Report significant incidents to GR-CSIRT (National Cybersecurity Authority (ENISA-GR) / GSRT). 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 Wastewater organisations implement under NIS2 in Greece?
Under NIS2 Article 21, organisations must implement risk-proportionate security measures including: Secure remote access controls for OT; 72-hour incident notification; Continuous monitoring of control system integrity. Additional requirements may apply under Greece's national transposition.
What are the NIS2 fines for Wastewater organisations in Greece?
Essential Entities face fines up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover under NIS2 Article 34. Greece's national transposition may set specific enforcement priorities and fine scales.
Related sectors in Greece
For decision-support purposes only. Exact scope depends on Greece's national transposition of NIS2 — verify obligations with a qualified expert.