As European regulators tighten expectations around cybersecurity, operational resilience, and risk governance, compliance has moved decisively from the legal back office into the executive suite. Against this backdrop, Echoworx has released a new specialised GPT now live on ChatGPT — KRITIS-DachG, NIS2, and DORA Guide by Echoworx — designed to help executives, IT auditors, and risk leaders navigate three of the most consequential regulatory frameworks shaping Europe’s digital economy. The free guide is available here on the ChatGPT Store.
The new GPT, titled KRITIS-DachG, NIS2, and DORA Guide by Echoworx, is available through the ChatGPT Store and positions itself as a strategic compliance companion rather than a technical checklist. Its focus is on translating regulatory complexity into decision-ready insight, reflecting a growing demand for tools that bridge the gap between legal requirements and business execution.
For many organisations operating in or with the European Union, the convergence of these frameworks has created a perfect storm of obligations. NIS2 significantly expands the scope of cybersecurity regulation, bringing thousands of additional entities under mandatory risk management, governance accountability, and incident reporting requirements. DORA, meanwhile, introduces a unified operational resilience regime for the financial sector and its ICT service providers, with prescriptive rules around testing, third-party risk, and systemic stability. Layered on top, national legislation such as Germany’s KRITIS-DachG reinforces the protection of critical infrastructure, tying cybersecurity and physical resilience directly to public interest and national security.
What makes this environment particularly challenging is not simply the volume of regulation, but the way responsibilities now extend upward. Under NIS2 and DORA, executives and boards are explicitly accountable for oversight, governance, and resourcing decisions. Compliance failures can carry not only financial penalties, but reputational damage and personal liability. As a result, leaders increasingly need clarity at a strategic level, not just technical interpretation buried in policy documents.
This is the gap Echoworx is targeting with its new GPT. Rather than positioning the tool as legal advice or a replacement for auditors, the guide functions as an intelligent explainer and navigator. Executives can query how KRITIS-DachG aligns with NIS2 obligations, what DORA expects from third-party ICT risk management, or how incident reporting timelines differ across regimes. IT auditors and risk teams can explore how regulators are likely to interpret evidence of compliance, governance structures, and resilience testing.
The choice to launch this guidance directly on ChatGPT is a deliberate one. ChatGPT has become a familiar interface for professionals seeking fast, contextual answers, and its conversational format lowers the barrier to engaging with complex regulatory material. Instead of scanning lengthy directives or fragmented national guidance, users can interactively explore obligations, scenarios, and priorities in plain language. For time-constrained leaders, this represents a meaningful shift in how compliance knowledge is accessed and absorbed.
From a business perspective, the timing is significant. NIS2 transposition deadlines across EU member states are now in effect or imminent, while DORA’s enforcement date is approaching rapidly. Many organisations are still in the process of mapping applicability, assessing gaps, and aligning internal controls. At the same time, regulators are signalling that grace periods will be limited and enforcement will be real. In this context, tools that accelerate understanding and support informed decision-making are becoming essential rather than optional.
Echoworx brings credibility to this space through its long-standing focus on encryption, secure communications, and regulated industries. The company has spent decades working with organisations that operate under strict data protection, sovereignty, and security requirements. Extending that expertise into AI-driven compliance guidance reflects a broader shift in the cybersecurity sector, where vendors are increasingly expected to provide not just technology, but clarity around regulatory impact and best practice.
Importantly, the guide does not treat KRITIS-DachG, NIS2, and DORA as isolated silos. One of the most persistent challenges for organisations is duplication of effort, where separate compliance initiatives overlap but are managed independently. By addressing the intersections between these frameworks, the GPT encourages a more integrated approach to governance, risk management, and resilience planning. This aligns with how regulators themselves increasingly view compliance: as an embedded capability rather than a series of disconnected obligations.
For IT auditors, the tool offers a way to contextualise audit findings within the evolving regulatory landscape. Understanding not just what controls exist, but why they matter under specific frameworks, can improve audit quality and communication with senior leadership. For executives, the value lies in being able to ask informed questions, prioritise investments, and demonstrate active oversight, all of which are becoming explicit regulatory expectations.
The launch also highlights a wider trend in how compliance knowledge is delivered. As regulatory regimes grow more complex and interdependent, static documents and one-off training sessions are proving insufficient. Dynamic, conversational tools that can adapt to user roles and questions are emerging as a new layer in the compliance ecosystem. By placing its guide on ChatGPT, Echoworx is signalling that compliance intelligence should be accessible, current, and embedded into everyday workflows.
Ultimately, the arrival of the KRITIS-DachG, NIS2, and DORA Guide by Echoworx on ChatGPT reflects a shift in mindset. Compliance is no longer just about meeting minimum standards; it is about resilience, trust, and strategic readiness in an environment where digital disruption and regulatory scrutiny go hand in hand. For executives and IT auditors navigating this terrain, having authoritative guidance available on demand may prove to be not just convenient, but decisive.
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This content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult qualified legal or regulatory professionals for advice specific to their organisation, jurisdiction, and compliance obligations.
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