PODCAST · PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY

Preparedness from the inside

How do we build a society that stands firm when the unexpected happens? Meet the people who work with civil defense, cybersecurity and preparedness – and share the experiences that make a difference.

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Knowledge that strengthens our shared preparedness

Preparedness starts with understanding.

In Preparedness from the Inside, Nicoletta Baroutsi and Michael Nilsson meet people who work with society's ability to prevent, manage and recover from crises.

It includes perspectives from government agencies and businesses, from civil defense to digital security. The conversations make complex issues understandable and provide concrete experiences to incorporate into your own operations.

For those of you who work with preparedness – or want to understand how we together build a more resilient society.

SELECTED SECTION · CYBERSECURITY

How do we protect our energy systems?

Electricity, heat and water are the foundation of a functioning society. But how do we protect the systems behind them as the threat landscape becomes more acute?

Fredrik Sandström, Head of Cybersecurity at Basalt, shares experiences on OT security, access, and the ability to recover critical systems. A conversation about building protection that works in practice.

Season 3 · Episode 7 · 27 minutes

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Gotland on the front line: preparedness, supply and defense - Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, County Governor of Gotland

2026-11-03

If Gotland is cut off from the mainland – what happens then? The island will be able to cope with 90 days on its own and is at the same time an important part of NATO's defense. Already in 2018, Gotland received the government's assignment to take the lead in building up the total defense. What can the rest of Sweden learn from that work? How much needs to be in stock, what can …

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Who builds the total defense? On the role of the business community and private-public collaboration - Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, County Governor of Gotland

2026-10-27

What do companies need to be able to take on their role in total defense – and who decides what should be prioritized when resources are not enough? On Gotland, companies were involved from the beginning and developed scenarios for preparedness work. When they then inventoried their resources, they began to find solutions together. But who decides which needs should be …

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How do we protect our energy systems? OT security in a heightened threat landscape - Fredrik Sandström

2026-10-12

Many of the systems that control our heating, electricity and water supply are built to keep the business running – with limited consideration that someone might want to damage it. OT, or operational technology, controls and drives physical processes in our critical operations. Many of the systems are old and difficult to update. At the same time, they are being connected for …

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