Norway’s Digital Security Act (Lov om digital sikkerhet) marks a clear shift. Responsibility for cybersecurity is no longer something that can be delegated away. Now, it rests firmly with top leadership.
For those of us who work at the intersection of technology, security, and public trust, this moment matters. It turns what has long been an IT concern into an executive one.
The law formalizes what many of us have already recognized: that security is not only a technical challenge, but an organizational and cultural one. Leaders must ensure their systems are resilient, their data is protected, and their teams understand the risks.
That’s a positive development. But it’s also a demanding one. Regulations alone won’t make us secure. True resilience comes from the ability to collaborate and communicate safely…every day, in every meeting, in every conversation.
In my last blog, I wrote about how security only works when it’s simple. That idea feels even more relevant now. As laws evolve, so must the tools we use. If secure communication is complicated, it will be avoided. If it’s seamless, it will become the default.
For leaders, this means making conscious choices about the platforms your organization relies on. The Digital Security Act doesn’t prescribe specific technologies, but it does require control – control over data, access, and risk.
And that’s where many organizations still struggle.
At Pexip, we help organizations enable private and trusted video communication, whether it’s for daily collaboration or the most sensitive conversations between governments, agencies, or critical service providers.
We believe that every meeting room should connect to every meeting platform, but that some meetings must remain truly private. The new law in Norway reinforces this distinction. It reminds us that sovereignty in the digital age isn’t just about where data is stored, but how it’s handled, protected, and shared.
For executives across the Nordics, in government, municipalities, and critical infrastructure, I see this as a moment to lead by example.
And for us at Pexip, it’s about continuing our mission to make sure that the conversations driving our societies forward can happen securely, no matter what.