With constant cyber threats and critical infrastructure at stake, the Port of Gothenburg needed a reliable and skilled partner to secure its digital systems. We were looking for a partner who could not just deliver a service — but become an extension of our team
, says Martin Johannesson, Head of IT.
Göteborgs Hamn AB, the largest port in the Nordics and a key hub for Sweden’s imports and exports, had a clear need: a partner who could guide them on cyber-related issues and conduct advanced penetration testing.
Cost is of course important, but the top priority was finding a partner we could trust.
Martin elaborates: We conducted a comprehensive market analysis and concluded that Assured was the right fit for us. We looked at factors like quality, methodology, and reporting — and we also reviewed their sample reports to assess clarity and depth. Cost is of course important, but the top priority was finding a partner we could trust.
The assignments have included penetration tests of infrastructure, Windows Active Directory, and web applications — as well as audits of cloud services. In addition, workshops focused on risk assessment have been conducted to map threat actors, attack surfaces, and critical assets. Martin continues: Facilitating workshops like that is an art in itself. Assured keeps us on track and prevents us from getting lost in the details. It helps us navigate a complex issue and prioritize the right actions.
The collaboration has resulted in a more robust organization and ensured that critical port services are protected against potential threats. It’s absolutely essential for us to build secure and resilient systems. Assured has been a key part of that work, helping us identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited,
Martin emphasizes.
For Martin and his team, the partnership has meant confidence in having a security partner with both high technical and interpersonal competence. For us, it’s incredibly valuable to align with a partner as skilled as Assured — someone we trust and rely on.
Assured’s ability to understand our operations and challenges has been crucial.
He continues: We have a strong dialogue and always find a solution together — and that’s exactly what you want in a partner. Assured’s ability to understand our operations and challenges has been crucial.
According to Martin, what truly sets Assured apart is their combination of deep expertise and close collaboration. They work long-term and build relationships. That allows us to raise the bar across our entire organization and involve our development partners in taking security more seriously,
Martin explains.
We chose Assured for their quality and dedication. It’s an investment we know is worth every penny.
Martin believes that investing in robust IT security is an absolute necessity in today’s world — and adds that it’s about ensuring the Port of Gothenburg can continue to be the reliable link between Sweden and the rest of the world. We chose Assured for their quality and dedication. It’s an investment we know is worth every penny, and it enables us to face the future with strengthened cyber resilience
, he concludes.