Enhanced cybersecurity through continuous validation
NetNordic has helped ProfilGruppen take the next step in its security efforts through a more structured approach and regular security validation. This has provided better insight into the actual risk landscape and a more reliable basis for prioritizing the right measures.
New external demands drove the need for a more systematic approach to safety
ProfilGruppen AB operates in an industry where information security requirements have increased significantly in recent years. Customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders are placing ever-higher demands on security, transparency, and resilience in digital environments. At the same time, the cyber threat landscape has become more complex, with geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and an increase in sophisticated cyberattacks creating new challenges for industrial companies.
It became clear to ProfilGruppen that its safety efforts needed to be improved to meet both current and future requirements. To ensure long-term safety in its operations, the company needed a more structured and systematic approach—with greater insight into the actual risk landscape and a clearer basis for prioritizing the right safety measures.
Lack of verified security expertise
Despite significant investments in IT and security solutions, there was uncertainty about how well the protection worked in practice. ProfilGruppen felt a sense of security—but lacked continuous validation of the security level. In light of increased external requirements and the work toward ISO/IEC 27001, it became clear that a more fact-based and recurring basis for decision-making was required to prioritize the right measures in security efforts.
We felt pretty confident about our IT security, but even during the initial tests, we discovered vulnerabilities we weren’t aware of. It was a real wake-up call and confirmed just how important it is to continuously validate your security.
Mattias Lindahl – IT Manager, ProfilGruppen AB
Continuous security validation
To ensure that security controls were functioning as intended, ProfilGruppen implemented regular and structured security validation in the form of penetration tests. Through recurring tests, the organization gained a clearer picture of its risk exposure and was able to base its security efforts on verified results rather than assumptions. The solution became a central part of the overall information security efforts and also supported the requirements associated with ISO/IEC 27001.
Ongoing testing and improvements
The penetration tests were conducted on an ongoing basis, with monthly tests and clear reports. The results visualized risks on a scale, providing a concrete and prioritizable basis for corrective actions. Between tests, ProfilGruppen actively worked to address identified vulnerabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement rather than one-off efforts.
Enhanced security and better control
Even during the initial tests, security flaws were identified that the organization was previously unaware of—including vulnerabilities that could have had serious consequences if exploited. Through regular security validation, ProfilGruppen has gained:
- Greater control over their actual security level
- Clearer decision-making support for setting priorities in safety work
- The ability to detect and address new vulnerabilities as they arise
This approach has fostered greater confidence, both internally and among customers and partners, and has made security a continuous and business-critical process.
About ProfilGruppen
ProfilGruppen AB is a solution partner that offers production and logistics services for custom aluminum profiles and components, from design and development to extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and logistics. By bringing the entire production chain under one roof, the company helps customers streamline processes and develop sustainable solutions.