Europe protects ice creams from hackers: The paradoxes of the directive

The European Union's NIS2 directive, designed to strengthen cybersecurity in critical sectors, has sparked debate due to its broad scope. The regulation potentially encompasses entities like large ice cream manufacturers, Christmas light producers, and schools with solar installations, classifying them as critical infrastructure. While intended to protect essential supply chains, experts and lawmakers warn that the directive's expansive interpretation creates administrative burdens for non-critical sectors. EU authorities are now considering simplifications to address these regulatory inconsistencies.