The Finnish
Security and Intelligence Service SUPO was transformed into a full-blown
intelligence agency when the new intelligence laws for military and civilian
intelligence were passed this summer. In the new role SUPO can now engage in
activities like network traffic intelligence and intelligence operations abroad.
While the new powers are not yet fully utilized, SUPO's situational awareness
should have improved a lot in the recent months.
On December 5, 2019 SUPO published its annual assessment of the Finland’s security situation. It splits the Finnish security environment into four areas: Foreign intelligence activity targeting Finland and FinnsCyber espionageThreat of terrorism in FinlandHybrid threats
SUPO openly states that the most active intelligence agencies operating in Finland are Russian and Chinese. There are dozens of intelligence operatives permanently stationed in Finland. The focus of these agencies are: Finding influence vectors within the Finnish societyAnticipati…
On December 5, 2019 SUPO published its annual assessment of the Finland’s security situation. It splits the Finnish security environment into four areas: Foreign intelligence activity targeting Finland and FinnsCyber espionageThreat of terrorism in FinlandHybrid threats
SUPO openly states that the most active intelligence agencies operating in Finland are Russian and Chinese. There are dozens of intelligence operatives permanently stationed in Finland. The focus of these agencies are: Finding influence vectors within the Finnish societyAnticipati…