{"id":809,"date":"2025-12-29T08:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T06:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknologiateollisuus.fi\/digipooli\/?p=809"},"modified":"2025-12-29T08:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T06:21:31","slug":"as-the-global-threat-level-rises-the-tieto26-exercise-strengthens-preparedness-across-borders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknologiateollisuus.fi\/digipooli\/en\/as-the-global-threat-level-rises-the-tieto26-exercise-strengthens-preparedness-across-borders\/","title":{"rendered":"As the global threat level rises, the TIETO26 exercise strengthens preparedness across borders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What would happen if, for example, the packaging industry in Eastern Finland were interrupted by a military threat? Food supply would be cut off, shelves would be emptied and alternative production capacity would need to be found quickly \u2013 from Sweden, Estonia or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These kind of situations are simulated in Information Society preparedness exercise – TIETO26, which brings together authorities and companies to develop cooperation and information exchange in exceptional circumstances. This time exercise focuses in particular on securing food supply chains that are highly digitalised and international.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal is to involve up to 170 organisations from the food industry and its supply chain industries, such as logistics and water services. We are expecting a total of 850 participants, of which 500 would participate also in the intensive phase,\u201d says Antti Nyqvist<\/strong>, Head of Preparedness at Digipooli<\/sub>1<\/a><\/sup>. Supply chains and organisations critical to security of supply will also be involved in the exercise, including the National Emergency Supply Agency, National Cyber Security Centre Finland, the Police of Finland and the Finnish Defence Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International scenarios put to the test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The TIETO26 exercise is not limited to Finnish organizations, but the Swedish and Estonian authorities are also expected to participate, in addition to companies with international operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSituations in which we could get support from operators in neighbouring countries will be scripted for the exercise. It is important to know in advance who is doing what and by which mandate,\u201d says Nyqvist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exercise provides training on preparedness, especially for widespread disruptions that can cripple critical parts of the supply chain. Preparedness for military threats is also an important theme to get forward in Finnish business life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on information exchange and a shared situational picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During crises, speed and information management are essential. TIETO26 develops common mechanisms that enable authorities and companies to maintain an up-to-date, shared situational picture \u2013 both nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinland is dependent on global supply chains and technology solutions. That is why we need to make sure that security of supply can be secured even during cross-border disruptions,\u201d says Nyqvist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exercise offers companies the opportunity to test their own crisis preparedness in genuine, realistic situations that require seamless cooperation and decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An inclusive approach that supports learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The core theme of the TIETO26 exercise is smooth exchange of information and common operating models, which are crucial in crisis situations. Trust, planning and a shared situational picture require considerable effort. They need to be built, and that requires practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For companies, TIETO26 is above all an opportunity to test their own plans and gain practical experience of how the authorities and international partners operate during a crisis, even in exceptional circumstances. When realistic situations are introduced to the exercise, it leads to deeper cooperation and knowledge of the right course of action if a crisis were to strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fintraffic Team in TIETO24 exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Registrations for the TIETO26 exercise are now open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TIETO26 is part of the Finnish tradition of preparedness, which has been cultivated since the 1970s. This year, food supply chains and their operating conditions will be tested with international partners in circumstances where Finland is subject to widespread influence and where there is a potential military threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSecurity of supply requires substantial effort. We need to practise it \u2013 together and across borders,\u201d says Nyqvist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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