Which compliance frameworks matter most in the UK and EU?

MSPs in the UK and Europe need to support clients with data protection, security controls and growing critical infrastructure regulations. The three key frameworks are:

• GDPR

• Cyber Essentials Plus

• NIS2 (only legally binding in EU member states – UK adoption is voluntary, sector-led)

Each has different enforcement models, but all require evidence-based security operations that MSPs can support with structured reporting.

What is GDPR and why do MSPs need to care?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any business processing personal data of EU citizens, regardless of location.

GDPR requires:

• Data protection policies

• Breach notification within 72 hours

• Secure handling of personal data

MSPs often help clients by implementing security controls, maintaining logs and detecting potential breaches, and enhanced.io reports provide the ongoing evidence needed to meet these obligations.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus and who is it for?

Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification scheme. It mandates:

• Boundary firewalls

• Access control

• Malware protection

• Patch management

It applies to:

• UK government suppliers

• Private sector clients looking to meet minimum security standards

MSPs can use enhanced.io to provide evidence of security controls and present findings in a structured way for auditors.

What is NIS2 and is it required in the UK?

NIS2 is the EU’s directive to improve cyber resilience across essential and digital service providers. It:

• Expands scope to more industries

• Increases fines and oversight

• Requires continuous monitoring and reporting

The UK is not legally bound by NIS2, but much of its spirit is being adopted, especially in critical sectors.

MSPs using enhanced.io can offer NIS2-aligned reporting for UK clients, showcasing proactive threat mitigation and continuous risk assessment.

How enhanced.io helps MSPs support compliance in the UK/EU

While not offering managed compliance service, enhanced.io supports MSPs demonstrate compliance by providing:

• Monthly reports for GDPR-aligned security monitoring

• Evidence for Cyber Essentials Plus audits

• Risk dashboards mapped to NIS2 priorities

This allows MSPs to turn operational data into client-facing compliance value.

What next?

Compliance is no longer optional for MSPs. It’s a core business function, a differentiator in competitive bids and a direct contributor to client trust. By embedding compliance reporting into your service offering with enhanced.io, you don’t just meet the standard – you set it.

Book a consultation and we’ll show you how.