ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) is Spain’s cybersecurity framework for organizations handling public-sector data or working with government entities. It’s mandatory for businesses that serve public clients, bid for government contracts, or handle sensitive data subject to regulatory oversight.

Yes. Spanish SMEs can access Digital Kit grants that cover up to 12.000€ for cybersecurity services, including ENS compliance work. We help you check eligibility, prepare the required documentation, and align your technical plan with grant requirements. This funding can significantly offset certification costs.

The timeline varies based on your organization’s current security posture and ENS level requirements. Typically, it takes 3-6 months from initial gap assessment to certification. This includes documentation, implementation, and external audit. We streamline this process through structured planning and hands-on support.

ENS certification includes the implementation and validation of a comprehensive set of security measures designed to protect information systems, services, and data. These measures cover organizational, operational, and technical controls such as governance, risk management, access control, incident response, business continuity, and system monitoring.

The certification process also requires documented policies and procedures, evidence of control implementation, and an external audit to verify compliance with the applicable ENS level (Basic, Medium, or High). Once certified, organizations must maintain and periodically review these controls to ensure ongoing compliance.

ENS, ISO 27001, and NIS2 address cybersecurity and risk management from different but increasingly aligned perspectives.

ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) is Spain’s national cybersecurity framework and is mandatory for organizations working with public administrations or providing services to the public sector. It defines specific technical and organizational security controls and requires formal certification based on three levels: Basic, Medium, and High.

ISO 27001 is an international, voluntary standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It focuses on governance, risk management, and continuous improvement rather than predefined controls. Many organizations use ISO 27001 as a foundational framework, but it does not replace ENS certification where ENS is legally required.

NIS2 is a European directive that establishes cybersecurity and governance obligations for essential and important entities across critical sectors. NIS2 is currently in the final stages of national transposition in many EU countries, including Spain. While it does not introduce a certification scheme, it sets mandatory requirements for risk management, incident handling, reporting, and senior management accountability.

In practice, NIS2 is expected to align closely with existing national frameworks such as ENS. Organizations that achieve ENS compliance are likely to be well positioned to meet many of the technical and organizational requirements introduced by NIS2, although additional obligations may apply depending on the final national transposition and the organization’s sector.

For this reason, ENS compliance is increasingly seen as a strategic foundation for broader regulatory readiness, including NIS2.