CYBER SECURITY LEGAL FRAMEWORK WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON NIS2 AND N. MACEDONIA

Valentina Angelkoska; Ivo Paunovski

doi:10.51466/JEEIT2491219051a

Valentina Angelkoska Faculty of Economics, “Ss Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Macedonia
Ivo Paunovski A1 Macedonia, Skopje, Macedonia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51466/JEEIT2491219051a

Keywords: critical infrastructure, cyber attacks, NIS2 Directive, strategy

Abstract

The digitization trend and the complex geopolitical situation result in an increased number of cyber attacks worldwide. The countries of the Western Balkans, including N. Macedonia, are no exception to this trend. The subjects of the cyber attacks are the critical infrastructure and data privacy of public and private companies. One of the major issues that N. Macedonia is facing in the domain of cyber security is the lack of an effective legislative framework that will be harmonized with the legislative frameworks of the EU member states. This paper provides an overview of European legislation with a special focus on NIS2 Directive and the actions that regulated companies should undertake in order to meet the requirements of this directive. Apart from an overview of the Macedonian cyber security related legislation, this paper also provides appropriate recommendations for governments and key stakeholders about cyberspace and critical infrastructure protection.