Vulnerabilities identified and fixed in municipalities’ data networks

Source: NCSC-FI (Finland)
Link: https://www.kyberturvallisuuskeskus.fi/en/news/awareness-vulnerabilities-digital-services-more-important-ever-vulnerabilities-identified-and
Published: 2022-05-02

Summary

Vulnerabilities in digital services of municipalities and healthcare/social welfare operators were identified in an assessment project by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) and Traficom’s NCSC-FI. The project provided timely vulnerability information enabling necessary fixes.

Key Points

• Partnership: DVV and NCSC-FI joint assessment project
• Scope: Municipalities and healthcare/social welfare operators
• Outcome: Vulnerabilities identified and operators notified
• Result: Organizations able to carry out necessary fixes
• Impact: Improved security of critical public services

Impact

This proactive vulnerability assessment demonstrates effective government cooperation to secure critical public sector infrastructure. Timely notification enabled remediation before exploitation.