DANISH CYBER AND INFORMATION SECURITY STRATEGY 2022-2024
Government bodies that supply
information, advice and guidance on
cyber and information security matters
1. The Centre for Cyber Security is the national authority on ICT security. The centre is
responsible for a number of tasks of a preventive and mitigating nature, including advisory
services. The Centre for Cyber Security’s infrastructure and Internet security service can
help detect and warn of advanced cyberattacks on authorities and businesses that subscribe
to the service. The Centre for Cyber Security warns relevant authorities and businesses
about specific cyber threats. The centre also prepares national and sector-specific situation
reports and threat assessments.
2. The police are tasked with preventing and investigating IT-related crime and with
stopping such crime. The police also have a coordinating role in the event of major,
cross-sectoral incidents.
3. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service is the national security authority for
Denmark and provides consultancy and assistance to public authorities and private
businesses in security matters, including the handling and storage of documents
based on the safety circular.
4. The Danish Agency for Digital Government supports information security in the public
sector, including through guidance on ISO 27001 and setting requirements for government
agencies, including as part of the government’s ICT portfolio management. In addition, the
Danish Agency for Digital Government carries out a number of citizen-focused information
tasks, including Sikkerdigital.dk and the identity theft hotline. The agency is also responsible
for coordinating the implementation of the strategy in concert with the Ministry of Defence.
5. The Danish Business Authority is tasked with developing and offering knowledge,
guidelines and tools and coordinating efforts aimed at strengthening digital security
in the wider business community, especially in SMEs.
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