N.1.25 Enforcement of information security regulations, rules and standards
Control Overview
This control mandates that the organization establishes systematic internal governance to ensure compliance with both external regulatory frameworks and its own internal security policies, processes, and procedures. To prevent security incidents caused by a breakdown in policy enforcement, the organization must regularly evaluate the operational effectiveness of its security controls. The results of these ongoing compliance reviews must be traceably reported to senior leadership, ensuring active executive oversight and the rapid authorization of corrective measures to counter emerging digital threats.
Applicability Note: This control is fully applicable to the anDREa platform, governing all operational compliance loops across internal systems and client-facing architecture.
Compliance & Strategic Approach
Our approach satisfying this NIS 2 requirement operates within our ISO/IEC 27001-based ISMS, moving beyond passive policy maintenance toward an active, measurable model of compliance enforcement.
Instead of waiting for annual third-party audits, anDREa maintains continuous internal oversight led by designated anDREa People - Asset Overview and governed by the ISMB - Meeting Notes. We run recurring internal alignment checks, tracking control performance against a dedicated "Security Effectiveness" framework embedded directly within our ISMS. The cumulative data from these checks is rolled up into our comprehensive, annual Security Management Report, ensuring senior leadership remains actively appraised of compliance health and can systematically authorize targeted security enhancements.
Control Mappings & Evidence
| Framework / Document Reference | Element & Identifier | Description / Relationship to NIS 2 |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 27001 | A.05.36 - Compliance with policies, rules and standards for information security | Mandates regular review of compliance with the organization’s information security policies, rules, and standards. |
| Executive Oversight | Annual Security Management Report | The formal summary delivered to leadership detailing control performance, operational metrics, and management responses. |
| ISMS Core Metrics | ISMS "Security Effectiveness" Section | Specialized matrix tracking continuous control validation data and specific NIS 2 compliance indicators. (Information Security Performance) |
| Governance Body | ISMB - Meeting Notes | The audit trail proving routine management evaluation, trend analysis, and formal policy enforcement decisions. |
| Operational Tracking | Overview Security Tasks & Access Checks | Tracked operational logs showing recurring infrastructure and access audits executed by assigned Asset Responsibles. (Periodic Security Controls |
Audit Summary
- Compliance Status: Fully Compliant
- Gaps Identified: None. Core policy compliance is verified through structured internal review loops, measured via dedicated effectiveness matrices, and actively governed by the ISMB.