Compare compliance frameworks.
Neutral, side-by-side comparisons of the regulatory frameworks European organizations have to navigate. Different from competitor comparisons — these help you understand the regulatory landscape itself.
NIS2 vs DORA: the definitive comparison for European organizations
Both are EU cybersecurity regulations effective 2024-2025. NIS2 applies broadly across 18+ sectors. DORA applies specifically to financial entities. Where they overlap (financial sector), DORA is lex specialis — its rules take precedence. NIS2 covers gaps DORA doesn't address (physical security, broader supply chain, training depth).
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: which certification should European SaaS pursue?
ISO 27001 is a global certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). SOC 2 is a US AICPA attestation on controls at a service organization. ~60% control overlap. ISO is market standard in Europe/Asia. SOC 2 is market standard for US enterprise SaaS buyers. Many European SaaS do both.
DORA vs BAIT: how Germany's banking IT rules transitioned to EU law
BAIT was BaFin's regulatory-supervisory IT framework for German banks. DORA is the EU-wide regulation that now primarily governs financial-sector ICT risk management. BAIT has been largely absorbed into DORA through regulatory convergence — BaFin enforces DORA while BAIT-specific items remain relevant for supervisory practice.
TISAX vs ISO 27001: automotive supply-chain security compared
TISAX is an automotive-industry information security assessment based on the VDA ISA catalog — mandated by OEMs (VW, BMW, Mercedes, etc.) for their suppliers. ISO 27001 is the international ISMS certification. ~80% control overlap. Many suppliers certify both; OEMs require TISAX specifically.
NIS vs NIS2: what changed and what you need to do differently
NIS2 replaces the original NIS Directive with significantly broader scope (~10x more entities affected), stricter reporting, explicit personal liability for management, and more prescriptive security measures. Organizations compliant with NIS typically need substantial NIS2 uplift.
GDPR vs CCPA/CPRA: European vs Californian privacy compared
GDPR covers personal data of EU residents with consent-centric, rights-extensive obligations. CCPA/CPRA covers California residents with opt-out-centric, business-focused rules. Overlap: ~50%. Different legal philosophies. SaaS selling to both typically builds GDPR-level posture and layers CCPA specifics on top.
EU AI Act vs NIST AI RMF: regulation vs voluntary framework
EU AI Act is a legally binding regulation (entered force Aug 2024) with risk classification, specific obligations, and fines up to €35M or 7% turnover. NIST AI RMF is a voluntary framework by the US NIST (2023) — best-practice guidance, not law. Most organizations building AI governance benefit from using both: AI Act for legal compliance, NIST AI RMF for technical practices.
ISO 27001 vs ISO 27002: the standard vs the control guidance
ISO 27001 is the certifiable management-system standard — what to do. ISO 27002 is the implementation guidance — how to do it. You certify against 27001. You reference 27002 when building and operating. They're complementary parts of the same family. Most organizations buy both.