The entry into force of the NIS2 Directive in October 2024 has tightened cybersecurity requirements for companies integrated into European supply chains. Implementing security measures such as encryption and Zero Trust architecture leads to rising operational costs for cloud services. In multi-cloud environments, this creates a need to integrate FinOps and cybersecurity approaches.
Multi-cloud challenges and the role of AI
Managing multiple cloud platforms simultaneously complicates budget control due to cost opacity, inefficient resource utilization, and forecasting challenges. The FinOps model brings financial and engineering teams together to collaboratively manage costs.
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into FinOps enables automated data analysis and a shift to proactive management through the following capabilities:
- Cost forecasting: analyzing historical data for accurate budgeting.
- Anomaly detection: identifying unexpected cost spikes that may indicate errors or cyberattacks.
- Resource optimization: auto-scaling and recommendations on storage types.
- Compliance control: monitoring configurations to ensure compliance with NIS2 requirements.
Comprehensive solutions from association members
Members of Intecracy Group offer joint solutions for building secure multi-cloud architectures. The SL Global Service team provides cloud migration and cost optimization. Softengi integrates its proprietary AI agents to forecast and detect anomalies in resource consumption. System integration and cybersecurity configuration in line with NIS2 requirements are carried out by Softline.
Combining AI-driven FinOps with cybersecurity expertise allows businesses to optimize IT budgets without risking regulatory non-compliance.
What is at stake for the industry
For companies integrated into European supply chains, the strict requirements of NIS2 mean that cybersecurity can no longer be managed in isolation from financial planning. Unoptimized security measures risk driving cloud budgets to unsustainable levels, directly impacting business profitability and competitiveness in the EU market.
Action plan
To maintain compliance without overspending, organizations should take the following steps:
- Unify FinOps and Security: Combine financial and engineering workflows to monitor how security configurations affect cloud resource consumption.
- Adopt AI-driven Automation: Implement AI tools for cost forecasting, anomaly detection, and automated resource scaling.
- Utilize Expert Integrations: Leverage comprehensive solutions from specialized providers, such as SL Global Service for migration, Softengi for AI-driven forecasting, and Softline for NIS2-compliant cybersecurity configuration.
Prepared by a Software Ukraine member. Original publication.