National security
Finland’s national security is the responsibility of a number of different stakeholders, both in ministries and agencies. National security requires continuous cross-sectoral cooperation.
The Ministry of the Interior participates extensively in the handling of national security matters at the Government level. In addition, the Ministry guides and directs the activities of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service, and prepares related legislation.
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Government Programme measures to reform national security »
The Government Programme aims to strengthen national security and society’s resilience.
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National security is about the common security of Finnish society and about Finland’s sovereignty.
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The National Security Concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on countering the most serious threats.
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Critical infrastructure protection »
A changing security environment and more diverse threats have increased the need to protect society’s critical infrastructure and improve the resilience of critical entities.
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The aim is to improve society’s capabilities to protect against threats to national security.
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Hybrid threats are countered through networking and cooperation between authorities.
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The aim is to protect the increasingly digital society from hostile cyber attacks.