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21 April 2026 | 13 min
NIS 2: Why Germany Is Falling Behind
NIS-2 has been enforceable law in Germany since December 2025. No transition period, no grace period, no exceptions. Around 29,500 companies across 18 sectors are required to implement risk management, report security incidents, and register with the BSI. And yet: at the 21st German IT Security Congress of the Federal Office for Information Security, theContinue reading "NIS 2: Why Germany Is Falling Behind"
EU Anti-Corruption Directive 2026: A Unified Criminal Law Framework Reshaping Compliance in Europe
Corruption remains one of the most significant structural risks for both companies and governments across Europe. Despite numerous national laws, a core issue has persisted: lack of consistency. Diverging definitions, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms have enabled corruption to operate across borders and exploit regulatory gaps. With the EU Anti-Corruption Directive 2026, this fragmented landscape is<a href="https://zazoon.com/eu-anti-corruption-directive-2026-a-unified-criminal-law-framework-reshaping-compliance-in-europe/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"EU Anti-Corruption Directive 2026: A Unified Criminal Law Framework Reshaping Compliance in Europe"</span></a>
Regulation Overload 2026: How Companies Can Manage NIS2, the AI Act and DORA at the Same Time
In March 2026, “regulation overload” is no longer an exaggeration – it is operational reality. NIS2 has entered the implementation phase, DORA is already fully applicable, and the AI Act is being rolled out in stages with major obligations coming into force in 2026. Companies are no longer dealing with a single regulatory deadline, but<a href="https://zazoon.com/regulation-overload-2026-how-companies-can-manage-nis2-the-ai-act-and-dora-at-the-same-time/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Regulation Overload 2026: How Companies Can Manage NIS2, the AI Act and DORA at the Same Time"</span></a>
After the NIS2 Deadline: Why Two-Thirds of Companies Are Falling Behind – and What Really Matters Now
The NIS2 Directive is one of the most important regulatory developments in the field of cybersecurity and GRC. Its goal is to significantly raise the level of cybersecurity across Europe and to place greater responsibility on organizations. However, shortly after key deadlines have passed, a clear picture is emerging: a large proportion of affected companies<a href="https://zazoon.com/after-the-nis2-deadline-why-two-thirds-of-companies-are-falling-behind-and-what-really-matters-now/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"After the NIS2 Deadline: Why Two-Thirds of Companies Are Falling Behind – and What Really Matters Now"</span></a>
Continuous Compliance: Why Traditional Compliance Models Are No Longer Enough
In many organizations, compliance is still treated as a periodic activity. Controls are prepared, documentation is collected, and audits are organized – often in intensive phases shortly before regulatory reviews. This model originates from a time when business processes were more stable, IT systems less complex, and regulatory requirements more manageable. Today, this approach is<a href="https://zazoon.com/continuous-compliance-why-traditional-compliance-models-are-no-longer-enough/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Continuous Compliance: Why Traditional Compliance Models Are No Longer Enough"</span></a>
Cyber Risks in FINMA’s Focus: What Financial Institutions Must Do Strategically
Cyber risks are among the most significant operational risks in the financial sector. FINMA makes it clear that the threat landscape is not only persistently high but continues to intensify. Attacks are becoming more professional, more complex and more targeted. At the same time, digitalization, cloud adoption and outsourcing are structurally expanding the attack surface<a href="https://zazoon.com/cyber-risks-in-finmas-focus-what-financial-institutions-must-do-strategically/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Cyber Risks in FINMA’s Focus: What Financial Institutions Must Do Strategically"</span></a>
The Future of Governance, Risk and Compliance: The Trends That Will Truly Matter in 2026
2026 marks a turning point for governance, risk and compliance in organizations. What was long perceived as a reactive control function is increasingly evolving into a strategic enabler of resilience, innovation and sustainable corporate management. The environment in which organizations operate is becoming more complex: new regulatory requirements, digital transformation, global uncertainty and rapid technological<a href="https://zazoon.com/the-future-of-governance-risk-and-compliance-the-trends-that-will-truly-matter-in-2026/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Future of Governance, Risk and Compliance: The Trends That Will Truly Matter in 2026"</span></a>No articles found with the word:
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