VAHTI network develops cyber and digital security

Risk management, business continuity, preparedness and readiness development (RIA)

The purpose of the working group is to develop risk management, business continuity, preparedness and readiness in organisations.  As the name suggests, the group examines risk management and various current threats and risks to digital security. The other key area concerns business continuity, which should have a clear link to risk management and vice versa. The working group also participates in the planning of the annual Taisto exercise.
The activities of the working group are aimed not only at risk management or preparedness professionals but everyone willing to learn, maintain their understanding and share their competence. The working group has participated in the preparation of the VAHTI risk management glossary, 
VAHTI risk management glossary, among other things.

Cyber and digital security development (KYTI)

The working group meetings share a situational picture of the digital operating environment and conduct topical discussions on administrative and technical information security. An essential part of the working group activities are different small groups that have been involved in the preparation of VAHTI support materials. Another KYTI small group will be established to develop the competence of personnel and the safety culture of the organisation. 

Data protection development (TIKE)

The working group on data protection development consults leading data protection experts, considers the data protection practices of organisations and openly discusses current phenomena. The working group is also known for its annual theme days — from the Autumn Data Protection Event that kicks off the autumn season to the International Data Protection Day Warm-Up at the start of the year. The small groups working under TIKE have been involved in the preparation of various VAHTI support materials and tools. 

On 28 January 2025, the TIKE working group received the Vuoden 2024 Tietosuojateko (2024 Data Protection Accomplishment) recognition with the following remarks: "VAHTI has promoted extensive networking for the good of data protection, which has helped produce guides, events and training materials on data protection. The materials have benefited large and especially smaller organisations that do not have large resources for data protection work. The composition of the working group is diverse and covers different data protection roles. It has also provided peer-to-peer support to the network members in assessing solutions for difficult data protection issues and improved awareness of data protection."  

By participating, you can

• develop your organisation's cyber and digital security, for example by implementing best practices in your organisation’s operations
• develop your own cyber and digital security expertise
• network with other experts in the field
• discuss and ask questions about topical issues
• receive and provide peer support to your colleagues
• follow exclusive VAHTI network webinars
• receive current bulletins related to VAHTI activities
• develop national cyber and digital security and national resilience
• promote cost-effective, integrated cyber and digital security development.

The working group activities require participation in monthly meetings and working in separate small groups to the degree possible.

Please note:

• Participation in VAHTI activities requires the consent of your supervisor, unless you participate as a private individual.
• Work related to VAHTI activities is considered an official duty or, for other actors, normal work or studies. 
• The participating parties are responsible for any travel and other costs incurred by their representatives.
• Compensation is not granted for work related to the working groups. 

 

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