NIS2 & Digital Continuity: Securing the Future of Your Business

The logistics sector runs on digital systems. From planning to fleet management and from inventory control to customer communication—without IT, everything comes to a halt. With the arrival of NIS2 (the new European directive on network and information security), the requirements for cybersecurity and continuity are stricter than ever, and executives are held personally accountable.

The good news: you can prepare and reduce your risks. In this article, we explain what NIS2 means for logistics and transport companies, and why software and data escrow is a smart step in your compliance and continuity strategy.

What is NIS2 and why does it affect your sector?

Starting in 2024 (with enforcement from 2025/2026), many transport and logistics companies will fall under NIS2. The directive classifies transport as a critical sector, alongside energy, water, and healthcare. This means your company must be able to demonstrate that you:

• Identify and assess risks (cybersecurity risk management)
• Have taken appropriate technical and organizational measures
• Can report incidents to the regulator within 24 hours
• Involve the board actively in decision-making (and document it!)

And perhaps most importantly: you must guarantee continuity—even if a supplier or software partner fails.

The risk: Trucks standing still due to IT outages

Imagine this: your TMS (Transport Management System) goes down because of a hack, a vendor bankruptcy, or a software conflict.

• No planning → trucks don’t leave the depot.
• No real-time tracking → customers complain and penalties follow.
• No invoicing → cash flow grinds to a halt.

Under NIS2, your company is required to demonstrate that you have identified and mitigated these kinds of risks.

The solution: Software, SaaS and/or Data Escrow

With an escrow arrangement, you ensure that you always retain access to your critical software and data—even if the vendor fails.

Here’s how it works:

1. Source code and data in deposit: The vendor places the source code or dataset in a secure escrow vault with an independent third party.
2. Verification and testing: Checks are carried out to confirm that the code is complete and usable.
3. Release upon trigger: If the vendor can no longer (or no longer wishes to) deliver—for example in the case of bankruptcy—the code is released, allowing you or a new partner to continue.

Want to learn more about escrow arrangements? Visit:
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Benefits for logistics & transport

• NIS2-compliant continuity → demonstrable control
• Reduced supply chain risk → stronger SLAs and contracts
• Peace of mind for executives and management → lower personal liability
• Faster recovery in case of incidents → reduced financial impact

Practical tips & tricks for transport companies

• Create an inventory of all critical applications (TMS, WMS, planning, ERP).

• Identify which software you truly cannot operate without → prioritize these for escrow.

• Include escrow clauses in new contracts with software vendors.
• Document this in your NIS2 risk analysis and ISMS (Information Security Management System).

Conclusion: Secure your core applications now

NIS2 requires demonstrable continuity plans. With software and data escrow, you can show that you are prepared—and ensure your trucks keep moving, no matter what happens.

It doesn’t have to break the bank!
Curious about the cost of escrow and how to include it in your NIS2 plan?
Calculate your escrow costs directly on our website or schedule a free intake with our Customer Success Team.