Physical access & visitors
Visitor management & NIS2
A digital visitor management system helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access and gives you clear traceability — an important part of meeting NIS2 requirements.
The NIS2 directive raises the bar for how organizations protect their information, systems and the premises where these systems operate. It applies to organizations in regulated sectors and countries across the EU are now bringing it into national law. And while digital security remains essential, NIS2 also highlights the importance of managing visitors and physical access. A digital visitor management system gives you the control and traceability to meet this requirement.
Physical access — an often overlooked risk
When cybersecurity is discussed, the focus often lands on firewalls, encryption and digital systems. But effective security work starts long before that — at the door. Every visitor who enters your building brings some level of risk, especially if the check-in process isn't clear or consistent.
Unauthorized visitors can cause serious incidents:
- Data breaches through physical access to servers or workstations
- Theft of equipment, documents or sensitive information
- Social engineering where visitors manipulate staff to gain access to systems or data
Physical security is a crucial part of your overall defense but is often underestimated. Under NIS2, organizations are expected to take a holistic, risk-based approach to security — which includes knowing who enters your premises and when they leave.
Digital visitor management gives you better control, reduces the risk of mistakes and helps you act quickly if something unusual happens. It also shows clients, employees and partners that you work with security in a structured and proactive way.
How a visitor management system supports NIS2 compliance
By digitizing visitor management, you gain valuable support in your security work:
- Smooth digital registration – no paper lists or manual routines
- Real-time overview – know who is on-site, when and for what purpose
- Traceability and logs – essential for audits, follow-ups and incident handling
- Clear check-in and check-out routines – for both employees and visitors
A modern visitor management system becomes a natural part of a broader, risk-based strategy, supporting both your daily operations and long-term compliance efforts.
A simple step with a big impact
Introducing a digital visitor management system strengthens your physical security from day one. It provides better oversight, more consistent routines and enhanced protection against both human error and deliberate intrusion attempts. It also signals responsibility, not only for what happens in your digital environment, but also for everything that takes place on-site.
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