Cybersäkerhetslagen is Sweden's implementation of the EU's NIS2 Directive, designed to enhance cybersecurity across critical sectors. It applies to both public and private entities, mandating risk management, incident reporting, and cybersecurity governance. Compliance is crucial for legal adherence, improving security posture, and mitigating risks.

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Step-by-step Cybersäkerhetslagen compliance guide

Here's a structured approach to comply with Cybersäkerhetslagen:

Step 1: Understand scope

Identify if your organization falls under Cybersäkerhetslagen. It applies to critical sectors in Sweden, including energy, healthcare, and finance. Check for any exemptions or specific rules.

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Step 2: Assign responsibilities

Designate a team or individual to oversee compliance efforts. They will coordinate across departments to ensure all requirements are met.

Step 3: Analyze current security posture

Conduct a gap analysis based on Cybersäkerhetslagen requirements. Evaluate technical controls, processes, and evidence. Use an ISMS or compliance platform for efficiency.

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Step 4: Fill gaps

Address any gaps identified. Implement necessary controls, update documentation, and refine processes. Cyberday can help map controls from frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIS2.

Step 5: Ongoing monitoring / audits

Set up regular monitoring and auditing protocols. Develop incident response workflows and reporting channels to manage vulnerabilities and ensure continuous compliance.

How Cyberday supports Cybersäkerhetslagen compliance

Cyberday offers full support for Cybersäkerhetslagen compliance, enabling multi-framework compliance through universal tasks. This prevents duplicate work by mapping requirements into tasks that apply across similar frameworks.

As a full ISMS, Cyberday helps manage, track, and assure compliance, supporting audits and a risk-based approach. Audit-ready reports are generated automatically based on your progress with the tasks.

With the widest framework support in the EU, Cyberday is particularly beneficial for organizations dealing with local frameworks like Cybersäkerhetslagen.

How to implement Cybersäkerhetslagen: Example scenario

Consider a fictional energy company, EnergiSecure, aiming to comply with Cybersäkerhetslagen. The process begins with a two-week assessment to understand the scope and assign responsibilities. A month-long gap analysis follows, identifying areas needing improvement.

Over the next three months, EnergiSecure fills these gaps using Cyberday to align controls from other frameworks. Finally, they establish ongoing monitoring, setting up regular audits and incident response workflows.