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Digital Security Act enters into force
Insights from Norway’s cybersecurity experts

Bremanger Breach: Lessons from a Norwegian Dam Hack
Earlier this year, unidentified hackers breached the control system of a Norwegian dam at Risevatnet, in Bremanger. The hackers discovered that the dam had a Human Machine Interface (HMI) exposed on the Internet and was able to gain access by exploiting a weak password.p
Digitalization: Opportunities and New Risks
Digitalization offers enormous opportunities for efficiency, but it also introduces new risks. When OT systems (Operational Technology) are connected to the internet, vulnerability to attacks increases—attacks that threaten not only data, but also lives, health, and critical societal functions.

Stricter Security Requirements for Critical Services from 1 October 2025 under theDigital Security Act
O nFriday, 20 June, the Norwegian government decided in a Council of State meeting that the Digital Security Act will enter into force on 1 October 2025. At the same time, the Digital Security Regulation was adopted, entering into force concurrently with the Act.




