Cyber
Bridge
Forum
A Nordic-Baltic CyberSkills Think Tank
Our mission
Welcome to the Nordic-Baltic CyberSkills Think Tank. We have united cybersecurity professionals, educators, and institutions across the Nordic and Baltic regions to actively address the cybersecurity skills gap and build digital resilience together. Over the past year, we’ve created a collaborative, cross-border ecosystem, working to strengthen cybersecurity skills and resources across our region – and we will continue to do so.
Who is part of the Think Tank
Our Think Tank brings together +40 dedicated members from each of the Nordic and Baltic countries, including hands-on practitioners, experts, educators, and public sector leaders. Representing diverse areas like governance, risk, compliance, and technical cybersecurity, our members bring invaluable expertise to advance cybersecurity skilling across the region.

Our 5 Working Groups 2025
In 2025 our work will be centered around the 5 topics below. Our members are put into specific groups, and will be working focused on developing strategic recommendations on the given topics.
How to share educational material across borders
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In this group we will focus on a strategy/recommendations on how to share materials, teaching formats, and best practices across the Nordic and Baltic universities.
With a strong group of educators and experts, we aim to build stronger collaborations when it comes to cybersecurity education across the region!
How to build better cyber security case studies
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In this group group we will focus on developing a strategy/recommendations on how to develop cyber case studies of high quality that reflect today’s threats and challenges.
Our group of practitioners and educators have a strong motivation for bridging the gap between theory and practice.
How to integrate cybersecurity in non-tech programmes
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In this group we will focus on developing a strategy/recommendations on how to integrate cybersecurity into non-technical programmes – for example business, humanoria or healthcare.
In the group we have members from a range of different cyber security disciplines, and with a high motivation for preparing all sectors and type of employees to mitigate risks.
How to scale cybersecurity programmes for youngsters
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In this group we will focus on how we can scale existing implemented cybersecurity education for youngsters to other countries.
We know for a fact, cyber security resourcess are scarce, and we should make use of existing well developed and tested material and formats. Early education is key to addressing the growing talent gap!
How to strengthen cooperation with ENISA
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In this group we e will focus on how to strengthen collaboration with ENISA and how the Nordic-Baltic network can promote and disseminate the ressources delivered by ENISA even better.
If we can leverage on ENISA’s resources we will for sure make a difference.
Read our End of Year Report 2024
Thoughts on cyber security skilling by our Nordic and Baltic members

An initiative born in the city of Aarhus – Supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers
The Nordic-Baltic CyberSkills Think Tank is not just any initiative; it has its roots in the vibrant and forward-thinking city Aarhus. A city that can be defined as a thriving hub of cyber security, thus Aarhus provides the perfect backdrop for growing the Think Tank.
Aarhus has a strong tech community, world-class university, and a commitment to security. The Municipality of Aarhus, Security Tech Space and Happy42 has therefore played a vital role in propelling the initiative forward.
The initiative became a reality because the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to support the mission!
How you can get involved
We invite you to join us in advancing cybersecurity skills in our region! Whether you’re an educator, a cybersecurity professional, or a policymaker, you can stay connected through our mailing list for updates on open events, resources, and upcoming activities. If you have specific expertise or would like to suggest someone for involvement, email us to explore potential collaboration in one of our working groups.
We focus on knowledge sharing in the Think Tank:
Knowledge sharing is at the heart of our mission. On this site, material will be accessible to all – where we want insights, research, and best practices in cyber security skilling to flourish. A number of the workshops, collaborative projects, and webinars will be open to all, and some are exclusive for the members of the Think Tank, so remember to subscribe to the newsletter to get updates.

Partners




Members of the Think Tank

Linda M. Pedersen
Partner, Happy 42
DENMARK

Peer H. Kristensen
CEO, Security Tech Space
DENMARK

Pernilla Nordström
Partner, Implement Consulting Group
SWEDEN

Sanita Vītola
Cybersecurity Expert, CERT.LV
LATVIA

Nils Kalstad
Director, NTNU Samfunnssikkerhet
NORWAY

Emil Hørning
IT Security Specialist, TDC Net
DENMARK

Jens Myrup Pedersen
Professor, Aalborg Universitet
DENMARK

Peter Sund
CEO, Finnish Information Security Cluster (FISC)
FINLAND

Eli Sofie Finnøy Amdam
Director, Advisense
NORWAY

Jessica Garpvall
Senior Cyber Security Consultant, Implement Consulting Group
SWEDEN

Lars Blomgaard
Senior Cyber Security Consultant, DUBEX
DENMARK

Mikael Ekman
Head of Policy, Microsoft
DENMARK & ICELAND

Janne Merete Hagen
Associate Professor, University of Oslo
NORWAY

Cecilia Leveaux
Senior Advisor
NORDISK MINISTERRÅD

Ranie E. Tomter
Colonel, Cyberingeniørskolen
NORWAY

Marianne Hove Solberg
CISO, SpareBank 1 SMN
NORWAY

Gunnar Karlsson
Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
SWEDEN

Birgy Lorenz
Senior scientist/Vice-dean of BA, School of Information Technologies
ESTONIA

Siim Alatalu
Ambassador at NATO CCDCOE
ESTONIA

Sara Paninnguaq Lundblad
Head of section, Digitaliseringsstyrelsen
GREENLAND

Mario Mäeots
Digital Learning Content Developer and Trainer CTF Tech
ESTONIA

Tiina Pau
Expert-Coordinator, Estonian Information System Authority
ESTONIA

Alan Sewell
Military Teacher, Cyber Operations, Swedish Defence University
SWEDEN

Valtteri Vuorisalo
Professor of Practice (National Security)
FINLAND

Rico-Andreas Lepp
Junior Security Engineer, Cybernetica
ESTONIA

Kristina Sætre Kataki
Student
NORWAY

Anu Laitila
Manager, Risk Advisory, Deloitte
FINLAND

Alo Peets
Junior Lecturer in Computer Security, University of Tartu
ESTONIA

Jonna Kalermo-Poranen
Head of Education and Research, School of Technology, KAMK
FINLAND

Jóhanna Vigdís Guðmundsdóttir
Co-Founder & CRO Defend Iceland Cybersecurity
ICELAND

Juuso Laine
Information Networks Student, Aalto University
FINLAND

Hjörtur Pálmi Pálsson
Head of Community and Cybersecurity at Defend Iceland
ICELAND

Piotr Ucinski
Student
SWEDEN

Luccas Constantin-Sukul
Student, Aarhus University
DENMARK

Kristian Kjær Larsen
Co-Founder, Campfire Security
DENMARK

Line Gerstrand
Head of Development, Security Tech Space
DENMARK

Jacqueline Mallett
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Dept.,Reykjavik University
ICELAND

Annilisa Arge Klevang
Chefkonsulent, Nordatlantisk Rådgivningsteam, CFCS
FAROE ISLANDS

Linda Vitkaua
IT Project Manager and Head of the Cybersecurity Project SectionCyber Security Policy Dept.
LATVIA
Contact us
If you want further information about the think tank, please contact Project Lead, Linda Pedersen at linda@happy42.dk