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Industry and Production

NIS2 · Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Automotive, Chemical, Food

Cybersecurity for Industry and Manufacturing

Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive manufacturing, chemicals, and food production are now regulated for the first time under the NIS2 Implementation Act—and your customers are likely already asking about it. We provide the essential building blocks: phishing simulations, awareness training, vulnerability management, and incident response—tailored for mid-sized businesses without their own security team.

THE REALITY

Newly regulated – and long in the crosshairs.

Medium-sized manufacturers are attractive targets: valuable expertise, tightly synchronized supply chains, and IT systems that often haven't kept pace with company growth. An office IT outage halts order intake, planning, and shipping—even if the machines could still be running.

67%

of companies in Germany were demonstrably affected by data theft, espionage, or sabotage in 2026 according to Bitkom—a further 29% suspect it.

€211 billion

Damage to the German economy caused by data theft, espionage, and sabotage – according to Bitkom, at least in 2026, with around three-quarters of it due to cyberattacks.

€7 million

Fine framework for important entities - for large enterprises up to 1.4% of total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher.

Sources: Bitkom Economic Protection 2026 · BSI Act (Sections 28, 32, 65, and Annex 2 of the BSIG).

THE REALITY

Newly regulated – and long in the crosshairs.

Medium-sized manufacturers are attractive targets: valuable expertise, tightly synchronized supply chains, and IT systems that often haven't kept pace with company growth. An office IT outage halts order intake, planning, and shipping—even if the machines could still be running.

67%

of companies in Germany were demonstrably affected by data theft, espionage, or sabotage in 2026 according to Bitkom—a further 29% suspect it.

€211 billion

Damage to the German economy caused by data theft, espionage, and sabotage – according to Bitkom, at least in 2026, with around three-quarters of it due to cyberattacks.

€7 million

Fine framework for important entities - for large enterprises up to 1.4% of total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher.

Sources: Bitkom Economic Protection 2026 · BSI Act (Sections 28, 32, 65, and Annex 2 of the BSIG).

Regulatory context

NIS2 affects medium-sized businesses – mostly classified as important entities.

With Annex 2 of the BSI Act, parts of the manufacturing, chemical, and food sectors fall under cybersecurity regulations for the first time. The core obligations are the same as for essential entities—only supervision and fine frameworks are more lenient.

01 · Affected Industries

Annex 2 BSIG (Federal Office for Information Security Act)

Manufacture of medical devices, data processing equipment, electronic and optical products, and electrical equipment; mechanical engineering; motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts; other transport equipment - as well as the manufacture of and trade in chemical substances, wholesale trade, and the industrial production and processing of food. Threshold: 50 or more employees, or more than €10 million in turnover and balance sheet total.

02 · Obligations

Risk Management, Reporting, Executive Board

Registration with the BSI, risk management measures in accordance with Section 30 of the BSIG—ranging from training and vulnerability management to contingency planning—and incident reporting within 24 hours, 72 hours, and one month (Section 32 BSIG). Executive management is required to implement and monitor these measures, as well as regularly participate in training sessions (Section 38 BSIG).

03 · Supply Chain

Requirements of your customers

Regulated companies must take the security of their supply chain into account (Section 30 (2) No. 4 BSIG). In practice, suppliers are therefore increasingly subject to contractual security requirements from their customers—even if they themselves are not covered by NIS2.

Legal sources: German Federal Office for Information Security Act (Sections 28, 30, 32, 38, 65 and Annex 2 BSIG) · Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS 2).

Regulatory context

NIS2 affects medium-sized businesses – mostly classified as important entities.

With Annex 2 of the BSI Act, parts of the manufacturing, chemical, and food sectors fall under cybersecurity regulations for the first time. The core obligations are the same as for essential entities—only supervision and fine frameworks are more lenient.

01 · Affected Industries

Annex 2 BSIG (Federal Office for Information Security Act)

Manufacture of medical devices, data processing equipment, electronic and optical products, and electrical equipment; mechanical engineering; motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts; other transport equipment - as well as the manufacture of and trade in chemical substances, wholesale trade, and the industrial production and processing of food. Threshold: 50 or more employees, or more than €10 million in turnover and balance sheet total.

02 · Obligations

Risk Management, Reporting, Executive Board

Registration with the BSI, risk management measures in accordance with Section 30 of the BSIG—ranging from training and vulnerability management to contingency planning—and incident reporting within 24 hours, 72 hours, and one month (Section 32 BSIG). Executive management is required to implement and monitor these measures, as well as regularly participate in training sessions (Section 38 BSIG).

03 · Supply Chain

Requirements of your customers

Regulated companies must take the security of their supply chain into account (Section 30 (2) No. 4 BSIG). In practice, suppliers are therefore increasingly subject to contractual security requirements from their customers—even if they themselves are not covered by NIS2.

Legal sources: German Federal Office for Information Security Act (Sections 28, 30, 32, 38, 65 and Annex 2 BSIG) · Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS 2).

OUR SOLUTIONS

Four services that together form your security program.

We take care of your office and administrative IT, your employees, and emergencies. Production networks and machine control systems are not part of our services—we collaborate with your existing partners in those areas.

Continuous training

Phishing Simulation

Regular campaigns using everyday industry-specific lures—purchase orders, shipping notices, invoices, job applications. Measurable click and reporting rates by department, directly usable as proof for NIS2 compliance and customer audits.

Employee Resilience

Awareness Training

Core course taking around 20 minutes a year plus short spotlights – for administration, sales, purchasing, and production. Includes executive management training as required by Section 38 of the German Federal Office for Information Security Act (BSIG).

Know the attack surface

Vulnerability Management

Continuous detection and assessment of vulnerabilities in your office and administrative IT, prioritized by risk rather than CVSS noise, complete with remediation tracking and audit-ready reports.

IMMEDIATE HELP IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Incident Response

If it does happen: Initial assessment via the incident hotline, containment, analysis, recovery, and drafts for reports to the BSI. Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM, initial consultation is free of charge.

WHY ENTROPY CS

Security tailored for mid-sized businesses — not corporations.

Most manufacturers don't have their own security team and don't have time for 100-point action plans. They need clear priorities, proof of compliance for authorities and customers, and a partner they can reach when an emergency strikes.

Priorities instead of catalogues

We start where the risk is greatest—usually with phishing, unpatched access points, and the lack of an incident response plan. Step by step, alongside your existing team.

Proof for authorities and customers

Every one of our services generates evidence that you can use for NIS2, ISO 27001, and your customers' security questionnaires. Put in the effort once, use it multiple times.

Production takes priority

Every measure—scan windows, training schedules, emergency containment—is coordinated to keep your production running smoothly. Cybersecurity is a means, not an end in itself.

Answers for industry and production.

Answers for industry and production.

The questions medium-sized business executives and IT leaders ask us. We address further questions in the free Risk Assessment.

Does our company fall under NIS2?

Does our company fall under NIS2?

We don't fall under NIS2 – does it still affect us?

We don't fall under NIS2 – does it still affect us?

What should we do first?

What should we do first?

Is management personally liable?

Is management personally liable?

Do you also support production IT?

Do you also support production IT?

How much does that cost?

How much does that cost?

FREE RISK ASSESSMENT

30 minutes. An honest picture of your security posture.

Every conversation starts with a free risk assessment – 30 minutes, no obligation. Afterwards, you will receive a written report outlining your cybersecurity maturity level, risk areas, and immediate actions.

FREE RISK ASSESSMENT

30 minutes. An honest picture of your security posture.

Every conversation starts with a free risk assessment – 30 minutes, no obligation. Afterwards, you will receive a written report outlining your cybersecurity maturity level, risk areas, and immediate actions.