Two Swedish tech companies. Two different challenges. One shared insight –> security cannot wait.
When a tech company grows fast, there is always a queue of things competing for attention. Product. Market. Funding. Hiring. Cybersecurity tends to end up last on the list – not because founders don’t care, but because it feels abstract, expensive, and hard to know where to even begin. That is a mistake that can turn costly.
Two Swedish tech companies have taken that step – with support from Sweden Secure Tech Hub (SSTH) and Orange Cyberdefense. Their experiences both point in the same direction: the earlier you address security, the stronger your market position becomes. And getting started does not have to be complicated or expensive.
Platforms handling sensitive data carry a serious responsibility
Innotech Sverige AB provides software to the healthcare sector. That means they handle one of the most sensitive categories of data in existence on a daily basis – patient information. For them, the need for an external security validation was not a strategic choice. It was a professional obligation.
What sets a penetration test apart from an internal review is the perspective: Orange Cyberdefense looks for exactly what a real attacker would look for. The methodology mirrors what threat actors actually use – and that is precisely what makes it valuable. You get to see your own attack surface through the eyes of an adversary.
ISO 27001 – not just a certificate, but a map
Visar Systems AB knew they had processes and controls in place – but they lacked a clear picture of how those actually held up against one of the world’s most recognised frameworks for information security: ISO/IEC 27001. Without that picture, there were hidden gaps they simply did not know existed.
“We needed to strengthen our systematic information security work and make sure our existing analyses and processes were of sufficient quality and actually fit for purpose.”
A gap analysis is one of the most effective tools available to a company that wants to become certifiable – or that is already certified but wants to ensure it is genuinely living up to the requirements in a considered way. It does not just produce a list of shortcomings; it helps prioritise the right actions in the right order.
Support that meets companies where they actually are
One of the things consistently highlighted by companies that have received support through SSTH is how well it adapts to real needs – not a one-size-fits-all solution. This is particularly true for companies that are unusual in the context.
“Since we ourselves operate in the cybersecurity space, we were a bit of an unusual case. It required more in-depth conversations during the initial meetings to find the right approach and level of support. But the way SSTH and its consultants handled it was exemplary – we were up and running quickly with a strong mutual understanding from both sides.”
CYBERSECURITY COMPANY, SSTH PARTICIPANT
Whether a company needs help with ISO 27001 preparation, penetration testing, or straightforward product validation, the expertise is available through SSTH. And the support is not limited to high-level advisory – it goes down to the detail level when that is what is needed.
It is also fast. For companies moving through regulatory environments – where waiting months for a report simply is not an option – speed is a value in itself.
“The speed of the support and the consultants’ work helps us enormously – we need to find ways to move quickly in an environment not exactly known for its pace of implementation.”
Sweden Secure Tech Hub
Sweden Secure Tech Hub is a national innovation hub dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initiative is co-funded by the European Union and delivered in collaboration with Kista Science City, Blue Science Park, Linköping Science Park, Luleå Science Park, Ideon Science Park, and Lindholmen Science Park.
We support SMEs across Sweden through:
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Needs analysis
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Expert advice
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Testing services
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Network building
Orange Cyberdefense
Orange Cyberdefense is Europe’s leading provider of cybersecurity services and part of Orange Group. With nearly 30 years of experience, more than 9,000 customers, and 4,000 security experts globally – including over 450 in Sweden – they combine global reach with deep local understanding of the Swedish market and its regulatory landscape.
World-leading analyst firms including Gartner, IDC, and Forrester consistently confirm Orange Cyberdefense’s position as one of the strongest players in the market. In the collaboration with SSTH, Orange Cyberdefense takes on roles spanning from strategic advisory and risk analysis to technical validation and penetration testing – always with the same goal: enabling organisations to stay one step ahead of threats.
