What does the Cyber Security Center do?

What is the Finnish Cybersecurity Centre?

The Finnish Cybersecurity Centre is part of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. Its key role is to protect Finland's digital infrastructure cyber threats, monitor the implementation of information security in electronic communications and maintain a national cybersecurity snapshot. The Centre's activities are governed by the Act on the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency 935/2018.

Act on the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency 935/2018

"The Cybersecurity Centre of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (hereinafter the Cybersecurity Centre) supports, guides and monitors information security and privacy in electronic communications. It shall maintain a national cybersecurity snapshot. The activities of the Centre promote and ensure the security of information systems and telecommunications arrangements. The Centre shall act as the responsible authority for the publicly regulated satellite service and as the national coordination centre under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/887 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Centre of Excellence for cybersecurity in industry, technology and research and a network of national coordination centres. In addition, the Cybersecurity Centre shall ensure the preparedness of the communications sector for normal and emergency situations, promote and monitor the security of electronic communications and support the general preparedness of society for normal and emergency situations." (3§) Source: Finlex: Act on the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency 935/2018

The role and tasks of the Cybersecurity Centre under the Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom)

Key tasks and mission of the Cybersecurity Centre

Finnish Cybersecurity Centre is at the forefront of ensuring that our country's digital infrastructure is protected. The Centre's key role is to guide, support and monitor the implementation of information security in electronic communications. In practice, this means that they maintain a real-time snapshot of cyber security to help businesses and organisations in their decision-making. The Cybersecurity Centre can also provide a wide range of services, including training and advice.

Protect critical infrastructure

The Cybersecurity Centre is not only a watchful eye, but also an active player, detecting and responding to threats. Their experts work around the clock to protect Finland's critical infrastructure. They can also provide a range of tools and resources to help organisations protect themselves.

CERT-Fi prevents

The Cybersecurity Centre's CERT function does not wait for problems to appear, but works to prevent them. Their team is ready to help when breaches and other threats occur, but they also inform and educate organisations to prevent risks. This means they are always on hand to help and advise.

Coordination and assistance in the event of a security breach

When a security breach occurs, time is of the essence. The Cybersecurity Centre is ready to help, coordinate and advise to bring the situation under control as quickly as possible. They can also provide a wide range of resources and tools to help organisations recover.

Service for security incidents

In the event of a data breach, it is important to know where to turn. The Cybersecurity Centre offers a range of services, including technical analysis and requests to remove malicious content, to help businesses get back to business as soon as possible. They also offer a range of tools and resources to help organisations protect themselves.

Confidential service

The confidentiality of information held by businesses and organisations is a priority for the Cybersecurity Centre. Their promise is that whistleblower information will be kept confidential and handled with the utmost care. This is very important in sensitive cases.

Maintaining a cybersecurity snapshot

The cybersecurity snapshot is a key part of the Finnish Cybersecurity Centre's work. It provides an up-to-date picture of cyber threats, vulnerabilities and the state of information security in Finland. The snapshot enables organisations to make informed decisions and protect themselves more effectively against cyber threats.

List of snapshot products

The Cybersecurity Centre produces a range of snapshot products to help organisations understand and respond to cyber threats:

• Vulnerability bulletins: Press releases on current security issues and vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability profile: A summary of vulnerability bulletins published during the week.
• Cyberseed: A daily overview of the state of cybersecurity.
• News-newsletter: A newsletter that brings together key cybersecurity news.
• Information Security Now! -publications: In-depth analyses of current security issues.
• Sectoral snapshot and press releases: Snapshots tailored to specific industries.
• Warnings: Alerts warning of acute and serious security problems.
• Weekly report: Weekly summary of the state of cybersecurity.
• Year of information security: Annual review of the state and development of information security in Finland.
• Some non-public: Some snapshot products are confidential and are only shared with specific stakeholders.

Understanding cybersecurity trends and future prospects

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchains bring both opportunities and threats. At the same time, cybercriminals are constantly developing new ways to attack systems and steal sensitive information. The Finnish Cybersecurity Centre is actively monitoring these trends and trying to anticipate future threats. The Centre's experts participate in international cooperation networks and trainings to stay up-to-date on cybersecurity developments and challenges. Key trends include the growing use of cloud computing, the proliferation of IoT devices and the increasing complexity of cyber-attacks. The Centre's mission is to ensure that Finland is ready to meet these challenges and protect itself from future cyber threats.

The Cybersecurity Centre also helps citizens

The Cybersecurity Centre provides information and advice to citizens on what individuals can do if their data has been the subject of a data breach or leak. The Centre's experts have developed a number of guides and recommendations specifically aimed at individuals. These materials cover topics such as password management, basic security principles and safe use of social media. In addition, the Centre regularly organises security training and webinars to raise awareness of how citizens can protect themselves from online threats. The Centre's website also has a section, which is regularly updated, warning about current security threats and providing advice on how to protect against them. This all goes to show how central the role of the individual is to the overall picture of cyber security and how important it is for each of us to be aware of how to stay safe online and how to protect our data.

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