Cyberskydd

Cyberskydd is a term used in Swedish policy discourse to describe the set of measures and activities aimed at protecting information technology systems, digital services, and the functioning of society from cyber threats. It encompasses prevention, detection, response, and recovery, and it integrates technical, organizational, and legal dimensions to strengthen resilience against cyber incidents.

The scope of cyberskydd includes critical infrastructure such as energy, healthcare, finance, and transportation, as well as government networks, municipalities, businesses, and individual users. Key objectives are reducing cyber risk, ensuring continuity of essential services, safeguarding personal data, and fostering secure digital innovation. Emphasis is placed on security by design, risk assessment, threat intelligence, incident preparedness, and regular recovery testing.

Governance and actors involved in cyberskydd typically include national and municipal authorities, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) as a coordinating body, other government agencies, CERT teams, and cooperation with the private sector. International collaboration, participation in European Union and NATO frameworks, and cross-border information sharing are commonly pursued to enhance collective defense.

Practices and standards associated with cyberskydd draw on international frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, alongside national guidelines and regulations. Organisations are encouraged to implement risk-based security controls, perform regular audits, conduct exercises, and establish incident response capabilities to minimize impact from cyber events.

The legal and policy context for cyberskydd includes data protection rules, cyber security obligations for critical infrastructure, and laws governing cybercrime and information security. Ongoing developments aim to integrate cyberskydd into broader national security, public safety, and digitalisation strategies.