MSB gives green light to cyber security solution from Sundsvall

ITSL Solutions has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) to develop a technical reference architecture for SaaS providers handling classified information. "An important breakthrough for increased security for solutions in the public sector," says CEO Fredrik Jonasson.

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has decided to fund 37 cybersecurity projects run by small and medium-sized enterprises out of more than 180 applications.

One of the projects is run by tech start-up ITSL Solutions from Sundsvall. The aim is to strengthen the public sector's ability to meet legal requirements and security challenges.

- It is a confirmation that MSB believes in our digital collaboration platform, Hubs, where sensitive information can be transferred digitally in a secure way," says CEO Fredrik Jonasson.

The project analyzes a range of security requirements in collaboration with leading cloud providers and other SaaS vendors to find an architecture that is acceptable to security-conscious authorities while being cost-effective for smaller municipalities.

The reference architecture is demonstrated in a proof-of-concept solution for secure digital communication.

- The work is valuable for the further development of our solution and at the same time for the common confidence that SaaS providers can provide secure solutions," says Fredrik Jonasson.

Last fall, the government agency Digg, which is responsible for the national federation SDK, approved Secure Digital Communication Hubs. This means that municipalities and regions connected to the SDK can use the platform.

The approval has opened the doors to a huge market for ITSL Solutions.

- In 2025, we will present Hubs at a number of trade fairs. Most recently at Solutions for the Public Sector in Kista on January 22-23.

In addition to secure information capabilities, the platform includes collaboration tools and specialized tools for the public sector.

- Everything is based on open source code, which allows us to deliver a flexible and cost-effective solution," says Fredrik Jonasson.

The barriers of digitalization for the public sector

Despite digitization, the public sector still uses faxes and brown envelopes to send classified information.

This includes everything from information needed for care planning in elderly care to an assessment of an application for income support in social services or reports of concern from the police to social services.

The explanation has been legal barriers and the lack of secure digital alternatives.