On October 30, 2025, Telenor released its annual Nordic security report, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to security in light of increasing geopolitical tensions and sophisticated digital threats. The report underscores the interconnectedness of critical services like power and digital infrastructure, urging governments and industries to collaborate for enhanced Nordic resilience to protect societies and economies.
Key threats identified include:
1. Destructive cyberattacks
2. Sabotage of infrastructure
3. Disinformation campaigns
4. Intelligence operations targeting critical systems
5. Organised digital financial crime
6. Advanced online fraud
Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, Telenor’s CEO, noted that these threats are immediate challenges for telecom operators. The report highlights how hybrid threats blur the lines between cyberattacks and disinformation, making it hard to discern accidents from deliberate acts. It also points out that critical infrastructure has become a strategic target and that data sovereignty must be prioritized.
Sigvart Voss Eriksen stressed the importance of long-term investments and coordinated efforts between governments and industries to ensure regional security. The report calls for specific actions, including:
– Prioritizing Nordic resilience
– Aligning frameworks across countries
– Enhancing information sharing
– Creating redundancy solutions
– Collaborating on exercises
Telenor’s findings aim to shape a stronger response to threats and build lasting resilience in the Nordic region. The full report can be accessed on Telenor’s website.
