Dagens industri: Experts on Succession Planning & Cybersecurity Collaboration

Dagens Industri highlights expert insights on business succession planning and public-private collaboration in cybersecurity. Julia Hassel, a financial planner and tax lawyer at Ålandsbanken Private Banking, stresses the importance of proactive and comprehensive planning for successful business transfers. She characterizes succession as both a financial and deeply personal undertaking, advising businesses to develop a clear vision for the transition early to mitigate potential conflicts and facilitate a seamless handover. The article further addresses Sweden's national security concerns, emphasizing the escalating threat of sophisticated digital attacks capable of disrupting critical infrastructure. Oskar Ehrnström, Head of Security at Tietoevry Tech Services, asserts that government investment alone is inadequate to combat these threats without a well-defined framework for public-private collaboration. He contends that because private companies largely manage vital functions, the state cannot unilaterally shoulder the burden of cybersecurity. Ehrnström emphasizes the evolving role of technology companies as essential societal actors. Firms like Tietoevry Tech Services are now pivotal in maintaining the stability of critical systems, such as patient records and banking services, particularly during times of crisis. The report underscores the growing necessity of these collaborative partnerships to bolster national resilience against evolving cyber threats.