On 1 January 2025, the Swedish Cybersecurity Act entered into force as an implementation of the EU’s NIS2 directive. The act introduces strengthened cybersecurity requirements for organisations operating essential services.
Who is in scope?
The Cybersecurity Act covers essential and important entities in sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare, drinking water, digital infrastructure, public administration, and several others.
The key requirements
- Risk management: Organisations must carry out systematic risk assessments and implement proportionate security measures.
- Incident reporting: Significant incidents must be reported to the supervisory authority within 24 hours.
- Management accountability: Senior management bears personal responsibility for ensuring that requirements are met.
- Supply chain security: Organisations must consider security risks throughout their supply chain.
What should you do now?
- Determine whether your organisation falls within the scope of the Cybersecurity Act
- Conduct a gap analysis against the new requirements
- Develop an action plan with prioritised measures
- Implement the necessary technical and organisational measures
- Monitor on an ongoing basis using tools such as Securapilot
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