With the introduction of the European NIS2 Directive from October 2024, new and stricter cybersecurity regulations will come into effect for numerous industries. This presents companies with challenges that require targeted advice in order to meet the new requirements.

The WK Service Center is responding to this and would like to expand the “Funded Business Advice” for WK members over the next year to include the NIS2 advisory topic in order to specifically address the needs in connection with the NIS2 directive. In this context, we warmly invite you to work as an NIS consultant as part of the funded business consulting.

Your work as an NIS consultant not only offers the opportunity to support companies in implementing the new cybersecurity regulations, but is also financially rewarded.

The first step is qualification

In order to qualify as an NIS consultant as a first step, we offer you the opportunity to take part in special training courses. These are carried out by the Incite training academy and supported by the UBIT specialist group with a grant of EUR 150 after participation.

Are you interested in working as an NIS consultant as part of the funded business consulting program or would you like to receive further information about the qualification options?

Register quickly by email to office@sic.or.at.

On the evening of March 28, 2024, the start-up get-together took place in the coworking space “Die90 square meters” in Villach. Under the leadership of Marion Kanalz, numerous representatives from the IT start-up scene as well as personalities from the IT industry such as SIC chairman Marc Gfrerer, UBIT specialist group chairman Martin Zandonella and the focus group leaders Bernd Buchegger and Daniel Kattnig gathered.

The evening began with an introduction by Marc Gfrerer, who gave an overview of the current developments in the Software Internet Cluster. Important information and trends in the software and Internet industry that are of great interest to start-ups were presented.

Afterwards, all participants had the opportunity to introduce themselves and exchange ideas about their current projects. Lively conversations and discussions developed about innovative ideas, challenges and opportunities in the start-up scene.

The tour of the co-working space “Die90 square metres” was particularly exciting, as it offered participants an insight into modern working environments and networking opportunities.

Overall, the start-up regulars’ table was an inspiring evening full of interesting information and stimulating conversations. The organizers are already looking forward to the next meeting and to further strengthening and networking the start-up community.