Building Resilience in an Era of Increased Cyber Threats and Stricter Regulatory Requirements
In a world where geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and disinformation have become commonplace, new ways of thinking about security are essential. To strengthen Sweden’s resilience, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has developed a list of ten cyber capabilities that all companies and authorities are recommended to implement to better withstand threats from cybercriminals and foreign powers. But what do the new guidelines mean for the country’s entrepreneurs?
The increased threat to civil society affects how companies and organizations prepare. This is not only to protect their operations but also to strengthen their competitiveness and create long-term security for customers, employees, and society at large. When the NCSC launched its recommendations together with, among others, FMV, MSB, the Swedish Armed Forces, and SÄPO, it did so to ensure a common national security standard.
New Routines for the Country’s Companies and Organizations
For a typical Swedish company, the NCSC’s ten cyber capabilities mean getting the most basic parts of its security work in order. It’s about keeping track of what’s happening in your IT environment, quickly patching known vulnerabilities, and ensuring that only the right people have the right permissions.
IT security is a continuous process that must be integrated into everyday life. Technology that is not used should be turned off, systems and devices should be kept up to date, and there must be working backups that can actually be restored. Together, these capabilities create a stable base level that reduces the risk of intrusion, makes it easier to detect attacks, and provides better conditions for recovering when something does happen.
– Daniel Chronlund, Cloud Security Expert at Exobe.
EU Directive NIS2 Raises the Bar Further
The need for these basic capabilities becomes even clearer in light of the EU’s new cybersecurity directive NIS2, which will take effect in Sweden in January 2026. Just as when GDPR became a legal requirement, NIS2 will place clear demands on organizations and their management. Working in a structured way with cybersecurity will therefore no longer be just a recommendation, but an obligation. In the event of shortcomings, companies covered by the regulations may be forced to pay fines of up to 2 percent of global turnover.
Both the NCSC’s ten cyber capabilities and the NIS2 directive are clear reminders that cybersecurity is not something that can be solved in retrospect or based on technical solutions. It requires continuity, an active mindset, and responsibility from the highest level.
Key Takeaways:
- Cybersecurity is no longer optional; it’s a necessity for all organizations.
- The NCSC’s ten cyber capabilities provide a solid foundation for security.
- NIS2 will enforce stricter cybersecurity standards with significant penalties for non-compliance.
- A proactive and continuous approach to cybersecurity is crucial for building resilience.
About Exobe
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This article was produced by Brand Studio in collaboration with Exobe.
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