Commercial Law with High Security Requirements
NetNordic has elevated Cederquist’s security operations through increased visibility, faster threat response, strengthened compliance, and more accurate – alerts powered by AI.
Cederquist offers legal advice with a focus on business and commercial law, particularly in areas such as corporate finance, intellectual property and IT, employment law, competition and public procurement, as well as dispute resolution and arbitration. Cederquist KB was founded in 1953 and is based in Stockholm.
Why Cybersecurity is Business Critical
for a Law Firm
Cederquist is one of Sweden’s leading business law firms. Since its inception in 1953, the firm has evolved into a modern, values-driven organization combining legal excellence, business insight and technical curiosity. Through independent international partnerships, Cederquist ensures access to the right expertise – regardless of the scope or geographical reach of the assignment.
Cederquist has long worked strategically with cybersecurity, building a strong internal security culture centered around clear processes, high awareness and continuous development. Security is integrated into the firm’s operational structure and is seen as an investment in quality, availability and trust – rather than as an isolated IT project.
Cybersecurity as a Strategic Cornerstone
Law firms handle large amounts of confidential information on a daily basis – from internal company documents and personal data to strategic business decisions. This makes them attractive targets for cyberattacks. For Cederquist, security is therefore directly linked to the firm’s trust capital, business model and responsibility towards clients.
An attack can not only cause downtime or information leaks, but also jeopardize client relationships, damage the brand and hinder regulatory compliance. A high security posture is thus not an option, but a prerequisite for business.
High Control, Transparency and Independence Standards
Once the need for an external SOC service was identified, Cederquist began a thorough evaluation of suppliers. The focus was on finding a partner that combines technical excellence with an understanding of legally sensitive operations. The requirements list was clear:
- Proactive and verifiable incident management (documented working methodology).
- Clear reporting and full transparency.
- Alignment with strict security demands and internal processes.
- A platform without connection to non-European clouds and no costly license dependencies as log sources and data volumes grow.
- High integrity, reliability and ability to act quickly.
- A partner – not just a supplier – with close dialogue and continuous improvement.
A Partner to Match the Tough Requirements
Following the comprehensive evaluation, Cederquist chose NetNordic as the SOC supplier. NetNordic’s technical expertise, clear communication and strong understanding of business-critical information were key decision factors. ISO 27001 certification added an extra layer of assurance.
NetNordic assists Cederquist with proactive monitoring, incident management and strategic cybersecurity advisory services.
NetNordic’s dedicated Technical Account Manager (TAM) provides continuous feedback and insights, supporting ongoing improvements and strengthening preventive efforts over time. By outsourcing monitoring and incident response, internal resources have also been freed up to focus on other strategic initiatives, making security work both more efficient and sustainable.
"With real-time monitoring, integrated threat intelligence, threat hunting, active response capabilities and access to experienced security analysts around the clock, together we have built a long-term and proactive security approach – which today goes far beyond what we originally called SOC."
Mattias Wikström, IT Manager, Cederquist
Increased Transparency, Stronger Compliance and Effective Incident Management
Effective Incident Management
Incidents are detected and handled around the clock, even outside office hours – greatly reducing the time between a threat occurring and action being taken.
Strengthened compliance
NetNordic's SOC service is designed to support compliance with regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, and other legal or industry-specific requirements.
Increased Transparencey
Compiled view of all security events and activities, with the ability to track and understand what is happening – when and where.
The collaboration with NetNordic has taken Cederquist’s security operations to a new level. With increased visibility across the entire IT environment, threats can now be identified and addressed more quickly, reducing the risk of both disruptions and information leaks. Compliance has been strengthened thanks to improved traceability and structure, while AI-based analytics provide more accurate alarms and a more proactive approach of threats management.
