The startup Cyber Defensely is launching a brand new AI platform this fall that will help businesses meet both growing threats and the upcoming Swedish Cybersecurity Act (NIS2)With offices in Linköping, Västervik and Stockholm, the company has a clear ambition: to create measurable impact in an industry where threats are becoming increasingly advanced.

With AI-supported expert teams, efficient processes and a unique delivery model, Cyber Defencely offers a solution that combines technology and human expertise. The company aims for a turnover of 200 million SEK by 2030, with the goal of becoming a leading player in Swedish cybersecurity.

Legal requirements are tightening – NIS2 becomes a reality

On January 1, 2026, the new Cybersecurity Act (NIS2) in force in Sweden. It covers thousands of companies and organizations in both the public and private sectorsEverything from banks, healthcare providers and manufacturing to municipalities and government agencies will need to meet significantly stricter information security requirements.

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– Today's cyber threats and regulatory requirements require a new approach. With expert teams, efficient processes and digital tools, we create a business-driven security approach that works – pragmatic, measurable and integrated with business goals, says Daniel Reinholdsson, CEO of Cyber Defencely.

AI as a defensive weapon against AI-driven attacks

Threat actors are already using AI to intensify their attacks – for example, to create credible phishing emails, automate intrusion attempts or develop advanced malware variants. Cyber Defencely’s strategy is to meet these threats at the same level.

– When the attackers using AI, we must defend ourselves with the same force. It is the combination of AI and the best experts that gives us the conditions to not only comply with laws and regulations, but also build real resilience. That is why we are launching a completely new type of offering – we sell capabilities, not hours, says Emanuel Lipschütz, Chairman of the Board of Cyber Defencely.

Cyber Defencely's new platform will feature AI-based risk assessment of organizations' information security, automated incident response for faster handling, data-driven compliance module for NIS2 requirements, and measurable security reports for management and the board.

Beta testing and launch

A beta program is already open via cyberdefencely.com, where companies can test the AI tool ahead of its sharp launch in the fall. The goal is to offer a whole new level of security evaluation, where both small and large players get tools for identifying risks before they are used.

– In Östergötland and Kalmar counties alone, hundreds of companies are covered by the new legal requirements. It has only been a few weeks since the latest breach in Miljödata, which shows that the need for effective help is enormous, says Gisela Lejonqvist, cybersecurity consultant and co-owner of Cyber Defencely.

Experience from Sweden's sharpest environments

Behind The company is responsible for several of Sweden's most experienced cybersecurity experts: Daniel Reinholdsson, with background from, among others, the Swedish Customs, SR, FRA and FOI, Emanuel Lipschütz, cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur (Netsafe, Conscia), and Gisela Lejonqvist, cybersecurity consultant and head of communications and marketing. The team's combined experience from both private industry, public sector and national security allows Cyber Defencely to offer a holistic view of cybersecurity.

From hours to ability

A central part of Cyber Defencely's model is to break away from the traditional consulting hour. Instead, it offers capabilities that can be scaled up and down as needed. This way, customers get both flexibility and clearer results.

– Cybersecurity should not be a black hole of hours, but a measurable and business-oriented investment. That's why we base our offering on capacity, responsibility and clear deliveries, says Reinholdsson.

The next step for Swedish cybersecurity

Cyber Defencely is positioning itself as one of the most exciting players on the Swedish market right now. With AI as a driving force, a team of experts and a clear focus on legal requirements, measurability and rapid implementation, the company aims to become a key player when the Cybersecurity Act comes into force. The question is not whether companies need to act – but how quickly they can adapt. And Cyber Defencely wants to be the partner that makes the journey possible.