The Swedish government announced in an opinion piece in Dagens Nyheter on 27 April that the National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA, Försvarets radioanstalt) will become the lead authority for the National Cyber Security Centre. A special envoy for international cyber issues is to be appointed shortly. This will replace the current arrangement in which four agencies have shared responsibility.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and five other ministers argue that when four agencies were responsible for the centre, problems arose. They refer in the article to shortcomings in governance, follow-up, and accountability as a result of siloed working and an unclear division of responsibilities. However, agencies currently affiliated with the centre will continue to contribute, and the forms for this are to be analysed promptly, according to the article.
In addition, the government will task the centre with strengthening cooperation with the private sector and developing its situational awareness work. Particular emphasis will be placed on the energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors regarding the exchange of information on threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
This year, the government will begin work on a national information and cyber security strategy. A separate strategy for cyber and digital issues within foreign and security policy will also be developed. Finally, the government announces that it will appoint a special envoy for international cyber issues.