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NIS2 and mobile security: Why MDM becomes stronger with MTD

The EU’s NIS2 directive tightens cybersecurity requirements for companies and explicitly focuses on mobile security. Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are now an integral part of the working world and are equally targeted by attackers. According to the ENISA Report 2025, mobile attacks are now the most significant incident vector in Europe, accounting for over 42% of all reported cyber attacks.1 A single compromised company smartphone can give hackers access to the entire network, causing critical data leaks and business interruptions.

The message is clear: Without specialised Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), security under NIS2 remains incomplete.

NIS2 focuses on mobile security

For a long time, IT security focused on traditional IT systems. However, mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets process the same sensitive data as laptops and are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday business life through remote and hybrid working. At the same time, the boundaries between private and professional use are blurring, which poses additional risks.
Uncontrolled app installations, unsecure Wi-Fi networks and a lack of attack detection are threats that conventional mobile device management (MDM) solutions alone cannot cover.

  • Attacks on mobile devices are increasing rapidly. Modern attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated in both number and complexity. For example, the number of attacks that compromise mobile devices via vulnerabilities rose by 180% in 2023 compared to the previous year.2
  • 87% of companies in critical sectors expect that a single successful security incident involving mobile and IoT devices would have serious consequences for their business.2
  • MDM alone is not enough. Modern forms of attacks such as network manipulation, phishing or zero-day exploits bypass traditional MDM systems, as these are primarily designed for device management and not for real-time protection.

NIS2: From reactive to proactive

A key innovation of the NIS2 Directive is the requirement for a preventive security approach. It is no longer sufficient to simply react to incidents. Companies must prevent attacks before damage occurs. Specifically, organisations must be able to:

  • Detect threats in real time, including on mobile devices. Only through continuous monitoring it is possible to immediately notice unusual behaviour or attacks.
  • Proactively prevent attacks. To do this, automated protection mechanisms should be used to block phishing links or infected apps before they can cause damage.
  • Clearly assign, manage and report security incidents. This requires clear processes and tools that make incidents on mobile devices forensically traceable.

In short, deletion or blocking is no longer sufficient. Continuous and automated protection mechanisms are required. This shift towards proactive defence is essential in order to stay one step ahead of today’s threats.

The solution: MDM and mobile threat defence

From 2026, 7P will expand its mobile device management with fully integrated mobile threat defence (MTD). The result is a comprehensive security solution that covers all NIS2 requirements for mobile devices in a single system.

Your advantages at a glance:

  • 100% European solution
    Our 7P MDM (developed and hosted in the EU) is complemented by mobile threat defence technology from French security specialist Pradeo. You get a fully EU-based and GDPR-compliant solution, ideal for critical infrastructures.
  • Seamless integration
    The MTD functionality is embedded directly into the 7P MDM, with no additional app and no separate management layer. Administrators control everything via a central console.
  • Proactive real-time detection
    The protection mechanism detects and blocks threats such as phishing, network attacks (e.g. man-in-the-middle), risky apps and even unknown zero-day exploits in real time.
  • Centralised overview for administrators
    All device compliance information and security incidents are centrally consolidated. Your IT team can keep track of the security status at all times, clearly assign incidents to a specific device or employee, and respond immediately. Dashboards and reports also make it easier to demonstrate NIS2 compliance to auditors.
  • Rapid incident response in accordance with NIS2
    In an emergency, the solution automatically isolates compromised devices and supports the mandatory reporting to the authorities.

With this integrated MDM+MTD solution, companies fulfil their regulatory obligations and immediately increase the security of their mobile workforce. Attacks are proactively repelled without limiting productivity.

NIS2 compliance protects your business

NIS2 stipulates what should long have been self-evident: Without adequate protection for mobile devices, cyber defence remains incomplete. Mobile threat defence is the missing piece of the puzzle for completing your security strategy and fully complying with NIS2 requirements.

Violations can result in fines of up to 10 million EUR or two per cent of global annual turnover. Even more serious, however, are the damage to reputation and loss of trust that occur when sensitive data falls into the wrong hands. In the age of “digital trust” and strict data protection requirements, a single security incident can permanently destroy customer trust.

Implementing the NIS2 requirements is crucial for the competitiveness of your company. Addressing your security and resilience requirements early on will secure stable market positions in the long term.

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