Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap

What Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap does

Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB), renamed Myndigheten för civilt försvar (MCF) in January 2025, is the Swedish government agency responsible for civil defense, emergency preparedness, crisis management, and protection against accidents and dangerous substances. Headquartered in Karlstad with training academies in Revinge, Sandö, and Rosersberg, the agency serves all 290 Swedish municipalities, 21 regions, central government agencies, and the Swedish population, operating under ministerial oversight with funding sourced entirely from the state budget via government appropriations.

The agency's technical core is a portfolio of national mission-critical platforms: Rakel (Sweden's secure critical-communications radio network for emergency services), WIS (web-based information sharing for crisis coordination), SGSI (secure cryptographic communications), SWEN (Swedish Emergency Network), SE-Alert (cell-broadcast emergency alerting to all mobile phones without app installation), RIB (decision-support system for rescue services with hazardous-substance databases and spreading simulation), and CERT-SE (Sweden's national CSIRT for IT-incident response). Supporting platforms include the Utbildningsportalen training LMS, Forskningsbanken research database, the Skyddsrumskarta shelter registry, and mobile apps such as Brandrisk Ute (fire risk) and Farliga ämnen (hazardous substances). Together these form an interconnected national infrastructure rather than discrete products.

The business model is statutory: services are not priced or sold commercially but are funded through Swedish state budget allocations, with the agency operating as a civil-servant provider to authorized government, municipal, and regional actors. The go-to-market is therefore government-to-government rather than sales-driven, and there is no disclosed revenue figure. The 2025 strategic agenda emphasizes expanded partnerships (Stockholm School of Economics research center, Vinnova innovation program, RISE grid-resilience research, Försvarshögskolan leadership work, LTU space-cybersecurity research), integration into NATO Civil Emergency Planning following Sweden's NATO accession, and a 2026 launch of the National Climate and Vulnerability Analysis (NKSA), all pointing to a deliberate pivot toward civil-defense primacy under the new MCF brand.

Name

Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap

Legal name

Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap

Website

https://msb.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB), now Myndigheten för civilt försvar (MCF), is Sweden's national government agency operating critical civil-defense infrastructure — Rakel communications, WIS crisis coordination, SE-Alert broadcasts, CERT-SE cybersecurity, and training academies — serving all 290 municipalities, 21 regions, and citizens via state-budget appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Defense and Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & National Resilience (Civil Protection) (BPAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crisis Management & Communications Support (Mass Notification) (BPABANAF), Emergency Communications, Alerting & Public Warning Systems (HLAJAGAF), International Crisis Management & Evacuation Services (BPAIAIAK), Humanitarian Coordination & Disaster Risk Reduction IGOs (BPADAAAE)

Keywords

• Civil defense services
• Emergency communications
• Crisis management systems
• Public safety platforms
• Cybersecurity incident response

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlstad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded through the Swedish government's annual budget allocations from tax revenues. Operating as a civil defense agency under the Ministry of Justice with appropriations designated for emergency management, crisis preparedness, and civil protection activities.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap is Sweden's national government agency for civil defense, crisis preparedness, and emergency management, providing mission-critical communications infrastructure (Rakel), crisis information systems (WIS, SGSI, SWEN), nationwide emergency alerting (SE-Alert), decision support tools for rescue services (RIB), cybersecurity incident response (CERT-SE), crisis information dissemination (Krisinformation.se), training programs, and shelter/protection systems to government agencies, municipalities, regions, private critical-infrastructure operators, and Swedish citizens.

Product overview

Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB) operates a comprehensive portfolio of crisis management and civil protection platforms. The core offerings include mission-critical communication systems (Rakel), national coordination platforms (WIS, SGSI, SWEN), and citizen-facing alert systems (SE-Alert, Krisinformation.se). Supporting these are specialized tools for emergency responders (RIB decision support, Skyddsrumskarta shelter map), training systems (Utbildningsportalen, Forskningsbanken), and mobile applications (Brandrisk Ute, Farliga ämnen). MSB also operates CERT-SE for cybersecurity incident response. The architecture follows a platform-plus-services model where major systems like Rakel, WIS, and SGSI serve as interconnected national infrastructure supporting coordination between authorities, emergency services, and citizens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CERT-SE: Sweden's national CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) with task to support society in managing and preventing IT incidents
• Krisinformation.se
• Lilla Krisinfo
• Tjugofyra7
• Rakel
• WIS
• SGSI
• SWEN

Products and services

• Rakel Sweden's national mission-critical radio communications system providing secure voice and data communication for police, healthcare, rescue services, and civil defense agencies across the country.
• WIS (Webbaserat InformationsSystem) Web-based coordination and information sharing platform enabling authorities to share operational information in real time during crises and emergencies.
• SGSI (Secure Communication System) Secure cryptographic communication system providing sensitive-information communication functions for civil defense and government operations.
• SE-Alert Cell-broadcast emergency alerting service that sends critical warnings directly to mobile phones nationwide, without requiring app installation or prior registration.
• SWEN (Swedish Emergency Network) Network connecting Swedish emergency services for coordinated communication and operations across agencies.
• RIB (Decision Support for Rescue Services) Decision support system for rescue services with calculation modules, hazardous materials databases, maps, and spreading simulation capabilities for emergency response.
• CERT-SE (National CSIRT) Sweden's national Computer Security Incident Response Team supporting government, organizations, and society in managing and preventing IT security incidents.
• Krisinformation.se National crisis information portal that disseminates official information from authorities and responsible actors to the public before, during, and after major events or crises.
• Utbildningsportalen (Training Portal) Online learning management system for MSB courses, enabling participants to register, track course history, download certificates, and manage training.
• Forskningsbanken (Research Bank) Database of research projects and knowledge funded by MSB in civil defense, crisis management, and protection against accidents.
• Skyddsrumskarta (Shelter Map) Interactive map providing the location and capacity of public protection shelters across Sweden for citizens and municipalities.
• Lupp (Urban Risk Planning Tool) Planning tool for risk and safety considerations in urban planning, supporting municipalities and planners.
• Brandrisk Ute (Fire Risk Outdoor app) Mobile application providing fire risk forecasts and warnings for outdoor areas to help prevent wildfires, for use by the general public.
• Farliga ämnen (Dangerous Substances app) Mobile application providing reference information about dangerous substances for emergency responders and the public.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Försvarshögskolan (Swedish Defence University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership focused on expanding knowledge about leadership, coordination, and governance within civil defense. Joint research initiatives and knowledge development to strengthen Sweden's civil defense capabilities.
• Handelshögskolan i Stockholm (Stockholm School of Economics)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership through a newly established research center at Handelshögskolan focused on civil defense, crisis management, and societal resilience research.
• VinnovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Innovation program for civil defense launched in 2026, combining MSB's civil defense expertise with Vinnova's innovation methodology to strengthen Swedish civil defense innovation capabilities.
• Luleå tekniska universitet (LTU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partnership on space systems as critical infrastructure, cybersecurity in space systems, and societal resilience. Project MSB 2024-09015 on space system cybersecurity.
• Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Leading research on robust electricity supply during wartime, developing realistic attack scenarios and analyzing how various weapons affect electrical grid components. Project MSB 2025-12465, 4.8 million SEK.
• Försvarshögskolan (FHS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research project on lessons from Ukraine with relevance for Swedish infrastructure, examining resilience in critical infrastructure systems. Project MSB 2023-16852.
• Mittuniversitetet (MIUN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Research on risk and crisis communication before and during war, examining communication from Ukraine and preventive communication initiatives from Baltic Sea region countries.
• Linköpings universitet (LIU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Knowledge overview on sustainable supply chains within crisis and rescue, focusing on healthcare, rescue services, and transport sectors. Project MSB 2023-16853.
• Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut (FOI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Development of RICS-el research platform replicating Swedish energy supply control environments for advanced cybersecurity research and training. Project MSB 2018-12180, 8.5 million SEK.
• European Union Civil Protection MechanismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in EU civil protection cooperation, rescEU emergency stockpiles for medical equipment and emergency housing, contributing to continental disaster response capabilities.
• NATO Civil Emergency PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on civil emergency planning as part of NATO's overall defense posture, with Sweden participating in NATO civil preparedness initiatives following membership.
• FN-samarbete (UN Cooperation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) and Standby Partnership for international crisis response, Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction implementation.
• Nordic Cooperation (Haga/Nordred)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic cooperation through Haga process and Nordred for rescue service cooperation, strengthening regional civil defense coordination.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK): Germany's federal office for civil protection and disaster assistance, the most direct continental European counterpart to MSB. Manages national warning systems, civil-military coordination, and federal crisis response infrastructure.
• Beredskabsstyrelsen (Danish Emergency Management Agency): Denmark's national agency for emergency preparedness and civil protection, coordinating rescue services and emergency response at the federal level. Operates under the Danish Ministry of Defence and shares Nordic civil defense obligations with MSB.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): The U.S. federal agency for emergency management and civil protection. Direct functional analog to MSB: operates national disaster response, coordinates with state/local authorities, and has statutory responsibility for civil defense under DHS. Identical core mandate structure (civil protection + emergency management + national resilience).
• Public Safety Canada: Canada's federal department coordinating public safety, emergency management, and national security. Same model of federal agency supporting provincial/municipal jurisdictions in emergency preparedness and civil resilience.
• Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile et de la Gestion des Crises (France): France's directorate general for civil security and crisis management under the Ministry of the Interior. Operates national fire and rescue services, emergency planning, and national-level crisis coordination analogous to MSB's remit.
• Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB): Norway's directorate for civil protection and emergency planning — even the agency name parallels MSB. Operates the Norwegian public safety network, civil preparedness training, and civilian emergency response coordination, with direct Nordic Haga-group collaboration with MSB.
• Cabinet Office - Resilience and Emergencies (UK): The UK's Civil Contingencies Secretariat within the Cabinet Office coordinates central government emergency preparedness and resilience. Comparable statutory function to MSB in managing national-level crises and cross-government coordination.
• National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA Australia): Australia's national agency for emergency management, formed in 2022 from a merger of prior bodies. Comparable federal-level mandate for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery coordination with state/territory governments.
• Ministry of the Interior Finland - Civil Protection: Finland's civil protection and emergency response function under the Ministry of the Interior, cooperating closely with MSB through Nordic arrangements. Manages national rescue services framework and emergency preparedness.

Broad incumbents

• Everbridge: U.S.-based commercial critical event management and mass notification software provider (acquired by Thoma Bravo). While private and commercial, Everbridge serves the same end-customers (governments, municipalities) that MSB serves via SE-Alert and WIS, and competes indirectly for the alerting/coordination software layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Myndigheten-for-civilt-forsvar
• Facebookfacebook.com/myndighetenforciviltforsvarse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myndigheten-for-civilt-forsvar
• Instagraminstagram.com/myndighetenforciviltforsvar

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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