Finland has built a strong reputation in cybersecurity. Its mix of critical infrastructure, global technology companies, and close public private cooperation creates a demanding environment for security leaders. Finnish CISOs operate at the intersection of regulation, resilience, and innovation, often with global impact.
Here are CISOs and security leaders in Finland worth watching. Each plays a key role in protecting major organizations and shaping how cybersecurity is practiced across the Nordics and beyond.
Mikko Hyppönen
Chief Research Officer, Sensofusion
Mikko Hyppönen is one of Finland’s most recognized cybersecurity figures. He has spent decades researching malware, cybercrime, and state backed threats. His work influences both technical teams and policymakers worldwide, making him a key voice in global cybersecurity discussions.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypponen/
Timo Laaksonen
Board Member, FISC
Timo is a board member at FISC. His responsibilities span network security, cloud environments, and large-scale service reliability. His work supports millions of users and essential digital services.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo-laaksonen-b5586/
Antti Koskelin
Senior Advisor, BCG
Antti is a Senior Advisor at BCG. His role covers OT security, product security, and supply chain risk, all within highly regulated international markets.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anttikoskelin/
Ville Leinonen
Chief Security Officer
Ville is responsible for cybersecurity across Wärtsilä’s energy and maritime technology portfolio. His work focuses on securing safety critical systems that operate in power plants, ships, and industrial environments worldwide.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ville-leinonen/
Petri Ala-Annala
Chief Information Security Officer, Nobia AB
Petri leads security for Nobia AB. His role spans enterprise security, compliance, and customer trust across public sector and enterprise clients.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaannala/?originalSubdomain=fi
Finland’s cybersecurity leaders operate in environments where downtime, data loss, and disruption carry national and international consequences. Their experience across finance, telecom, energy, retail, and industrial systems makes them highly relevant to CISOs everywhere.
As cyber threats continue to target critical services and global supply chains, the work of Finnish CISOs offers practical lessons in resilience, governance, and long term security strategy.