Security Strategy for Society
What is the Security Strategy for Society?
The objective of the strategy, adopted as a Government resolution on the 16th of January, is to provide all actors with a common framework for implementing comprehensive security from their perspectives.
The Security Strategy for Society is available here.
The Security Strategy for Society describes the concept for comprehensive security, in which the vital functions of society are taken care of in collaboration between the authorities, business community, organisations and citizens. Comprehensive security forms the foundation of resilience in Finnish society.
The principles of comprehensive security have been updated in the Security Strategy for Society for the fifth time. Alongside preparedness, a new theme in the strategy is response to disruptions and crises. In addition, the role of individuals as key actors of security is emphasised. The link to the evolving resilience work in the EU and NATO has been strengthened.
The strategy has two parts. Section 1 of this strategy describes the vital functions of society, assessment of related risks, strategic tasks to secure the functions, as well as the involvement of different actors. The strategic tasks defined for the administrative branches are described in Section 2 of the strategy.
An essential aspect of the execution of the strategy is monitoring its implementation. In Finland, comprehensive security reporting is carried out through a Security Report for Society which is submitted to the government annually, as well as other assessments and reviews published regularly.
The Security Strategy for Society has been created broad-based collaboration, taking different perspectives into account.
Presentation material for the Strategy
Security strategy for society - Leaflet
Security strategy for society - Fact sheet
