NIS2 Directive: New Obligations for Authorities

Under the implementation of the EU's NIS2 directive, municipalities and public authorities must detect, document and report IT security incidents at an earlier stage. This includes quishing attacks, in which fraudulent QR codes are placed on machines, notices or devices in public spaces.

QRTrust provides authorities with a dedicated security account. A designated contact person can be registered and is notified automatically when a potential phishing or quishing incident is detected in the municipal area.

An Early Warning System in the NIS2 Reporting Chain

QRTrust can serve as an early warning system in the reporting chain under NIS2. When a citizen reports or scans a suspicious QR code, the responsible authority is notified automatically.

Authorities can thus respond before major damage occurs or an attack spreads further.

Forensic Mechanisms Based on International Standards

QRTrust's forensic mechanisms are aligned with international security standards, including:

ISO/IEC 27037

Guidelines for digital evidence – identification, collection, acquisition and preservation of digital evidence

NIST SP 800-92

Recommendations for log management – administration and analysis of security logs

GDPR Art. 32

Security of processing – technical and organizational measures for data protection

Forensic Best Practices

Traceable evidence preservation through screenshots, web archives and timestamps

Collected data and logs are thus processed in a traceable manner and in compliance with data protection rules, a prerequisite for an auditable information security management system (ISMS).

Functions for Authorities

Authorities that integrate QRTrust into their security processes receive the following functions:

  • Automated Detection and Reporting: Detection and reporting of QR code-based attacks in the municipal area
  • Standards-Compliant Logging: Logging for NIS2 reports with a complete audit trail
  • Forensic Evidence Preservation: Documentation with screenshot, web archive and timestamp for internal or official investigations
  • Early Warning System: Notification of incidents within the authority's own area of responsibility
  • Reports from the Public: Citizens can report suspicious QR codes and thereby contribute to incident detection

Conclusion: QRTrust as an Early Warning and Evidence Preservation System

As a technical early warning and evidence preservation system, QRTrust can support municipal cybersecurity and assist authorities in implementing NIS2 requirements.

The combination of automated detection, forensic evidence preservation and standards-compliant documentation covers several requirements of the NIS2 directive.

QRTrust for Your Authority

If you would like to see the system in operation, you can schedule an appointment for a demonstration. We will explain how QRTrust can support your authority's NIS2 reporting processes.

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