When the network goes silent – who controls your communication?

As a member of the organisation Critical Communication Sweden, Allicon took part in discussions on how to build secure and encrypted solutions for industry, public authorities, and property owners at the MSB security fair.

When society-critical functions rely on wireless networks that were never designed for security, every signal becomes a potential vulnerability. In an era of increasing cyberattacks, data breaches, and geopolitical tension, the question is not if but when we will be put to the test. This is why Sweden now faces a historic technological shift.

Last week, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) held a security-focused exhibition. Allicon was there to meet partners, authorities, and customers to discuss how we can strengthen each other and secure Sweden’s infrastructure together.

A national communications platform

MSB, which at the turn of the year will become the Swedish Civil Defence Agency (MCF), has been tasked by the government to build a robust national communications platform. It must withstand everything from cyberattacks to complete disruption — and guarantee control, confidentiality, and national sovereignty. This is where civil and military defence converge, with secure mobile networks becoming just as vital as physical infrastructure.

But it's also where the threats are greatest.

“Unsecured 5G solutions with uncontrolled data handling, third-party dependencies, and poor isolation risk opening doors to foreign powers,” says Haidar Ali, solutions architect and builder of private 5G networks at Allicon.

“We are in the midst of a technological security battle — and the choice of infrastructure will determine our resilience. We are now moving from the old TETRA systems to next-generation secure 5G networks within the framework of The Swedish Emergency Network,” he continues.

Advanced testbeds

Allicon is at the centre of this transition. In Östermalm, Stockholm, we are demonstrating two advanced 5G SA testbeds built using Ericsson and Nokia RAN.

These are practical pilot projects where we can validate network solutions against SWEN’s requirements, carry out security and GDPR assessments, test MCX equipment, and simulate crisis scenarios — services we offer to our customers.

“We are glad to support authorities, regions, and property owners in testing, evaluating, and securing their communication before a real emergency occurs. Together we are strengthening Sweden’s digital defence,” concludes Haidar Ali.

For more information about Allicon Group and its services, please contact andreas.boo@allicon.se.