Unit for Information and Cyber Security

Unit for Information and Cybersecurity is responsible for managing the information security and cybersecurity of the entire administrative sector. 

Main tasks are

• Matters related to the information security of foreign affairs administration and combating cyber threats, insofar as they do not fall under the responsibility of another entity.
• Development of preparedness and contingency measures related to information security as part of overall security, and participation in the development of contingency planning for information and communication management.
• Establishing, guiding, and verifying general security principles and minimum requirements for information security in the information systems and network-connected devices used by the foreign affairs administration.
• Organizing information security monitoring for the foreign affairs administration's IT environments and providing first response to information security incidents.
• Preventing and guiding the counteraction of illegal intelligence activities in the information and cyber domains, as well as related interagency cooperation.
• Raising awareness, training, and orientation in information security for the foreign affairs administration, along with communication as part of overall security.
• Managing, monitoring, and verifying compliance with information security requirements within the foreign affairs administration.
• Leading, monitoring, and guiding Comsec (communications security) activities within the foreign affairs administration.
• Monitoring, guiding, and implementing audits and inspections related to information and cyber security in accordance with assigned responsibilities.
• Supporting and guiding the units and missions of the foreign affairs administration on information and cyber security matters.
• Engaging in national and international cooperation and development related to information and cyber security.