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27.2.2026 | The National Cyber Security Office, based at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Finnish Terminology Centre are requesting comments on a draft of an updated Cybersecurity Glossary. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 March 2026. The glossary project is part of an implementation plan of Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2024–2035.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-of-updated-cybersecurity-glossary-sent-out-for-comments
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Government proposes national legislation supplementing the Cyber Resilience Act - Finnish Government
27.11.2025 | The Government submitted a legislative proposal for the national implementation of the European Union’s new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to Parliament on 27 November 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-national-legislation-supplementing-the-cyber-resilience-act -
27.10.2025 | Finland has become the thirteenth country to join the Tallinn Mechanism—an international initiative that helps Ukraine enhance its cyber resilience and digital security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-joins-the-tallinn-mechanism-to-strengthen-ukraine-s-cyber-defense
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11.12.2025 | A round table discussion on port safety and security took place on 11 December 2025 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. The meeting focussed on the security situation in Finnish ports and how they might be impacted by changes taking place in the operating environment.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/authorities-and-port-logistics-operators-gathered-to-discuss-port-safety-and-security-
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4.12.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The objectives of the revised strategy extend to 2035. A strategy implementation plan has been drawn to describe the development measures to achieve the objectives. The plan was approved on 3 December 2024 by the steering group of the project developing an operating model for government security management.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-security-strategy-implementation-plan-published-cybersecurity-integrated-into-comprehensive-security
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10.10.2024 | In line with the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government, Finland's Cyber Security Strategy has been revised to respond to the changed security environment. The strategy will make cyber security a more integral part of Finland's concept of comprehensive security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/revised-cyber-security-strategy-responds-to-changed-security-environment
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7.10.2024 | A government-level cyber coordination group led by National Cyber Security Director Rauli Paananen has praised the cyber expertise of Finnish security authorities after taking part in the KYHA national cyber security exercise in September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/praiseworthy-performance-by-security-authorities-in-national-cyber-exercise
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8.3.2024 | On 8 March 2024, the Prime Minister’s Office set up a project to develop an operating model for government security management. As part of the project, a sub-group was established for preparing a revision of the Cyber Security Strategy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-cyber-security-strategy-to-be-revised-under-the-leadership-of-the-national-cyber-security-director
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23.1.2026 | The European Commission presented proposals on 20 and 21 January 2026 for new cybersecurity regulation and the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The cybersecurity package includes a proposal to revise the Cybersecurity Act and to amend the cybersecurity regulation known as the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2 Directive).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-presents-proposals-for-new-eu-cybersecurity-rules-and-digital-networks-act
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10.2.2025 | Municipalities and operators involved in Finland's critical infrastructure took part in the first national cyber exercise of the year at Jamk University of Applied Sciences between 3 and 7 February 2025. The exercise brought together cybersecurity, management and communications professionals especially from the north of Finland and Northern Ostrobothnia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/kunnille-ja-kriittisen-infrastruktuurin-toimijoille-suunnattuun-kansalliseen-kyberharjoitukseen-saapui-osallistujia-ympari-suomen
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20.11.2024 | The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 November 2024. The CRA sets minimum cyber security requirements for products and software that can be connected to the internet or to other devices. A project preparing national legislation to complement the Act is underway at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cyber-resilience-act-sets-minimum-requirements-for-connected-products-national-implementation-project-underway
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10.12.2025 | A new OECD report, prepared at the request of the European Commission, sets out a roadmap to strengthen resilience, competitiveness and security in Finland’s eastern border regions. The report was launched in Helsinki on 10 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tsi-report-recommends-actions-finland-should-take-to-improve-resilience-and-competitiveness-of-its-eastern-border-regions
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1.12.2025 | Finland and Sweden have agreed to further enhance their cooperation in a number of areas, including foreign and security policy, security of supply and transport and logistics. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson adopted a joint declaration on the matter on Monday 1 December at Kesäranta in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/intergovernmental-cooperation-between-finland-and-sweden-aims-to-build-a-resilient-and-forward-looking-nordic-region
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19.12.2025 | Finland’s procurement of F-35 combat aircraft involves a significant level of industrial participation. A key objective is to safeguard Finnish security of supply.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-the-f-35-project-is-expected-to-create-new-opportunities-for-finnish-companies
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24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government appointed Stefan Lee, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) as Deputy Cyber Security Director. Lee has also a master's degree in Advanced Studies on Mediation in Peace Processes. He was appointed for a fixed term from 8 December 2022 to 31 December 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/stefan-lee-appointed-as-deputy-cyber-security-director-1881010
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24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government appointed Stefan Lee, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) as Deputy Cyber Security Director. Lee has also a master's degree in Advanced Studies on Mediation in Peace Processes. He was appointed for a fixed term from 8 December 2022 to 31 December 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/stefan-lee-appointed-as-deputy-cyber-security-director
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen, Master of Culture and Arts, as National Cyber Security Director. His term of office will begin on 1 January 2023 and last until 31 December 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/rauli-paananen-appointed-as-national-cyber-security-director-1887661
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8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government appointed Rauli Paananen, Master of Culture and Arts, as National Cyber Security Director. His term of office will begin on 1 January 2023 and last until 31 December 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/rauli-paananen-appointed-as-national-cyber-security-director
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4.11.2025 | Puolustusministeri Antti Häkkäsen englanninkielinen puhe 4.11.2025 Cyber Security Nordic -tilaisuudessa Helsingin Messukeskuksessa.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/236553176/puolustusministeri-antti-hakkasen-puhe-cyber-security-nordic-tilaisuudessa
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27.6.2024 | On 27 June 2024, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The Advisory Board aims to assess and improve national security in communications networks. The Board’s term of office is from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/advisory-board-for-network-security-appointed-for-its-third-term-of-office