About the Norwegian National Security Authority
The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) is a cross-sectoral professional and supervisory authority within the protective security services in Norway.
Tasks of NSM – legal/political fundament
- Security Act
- Defence Secrets Act
- Defence Inventions Act
- Arrangement on certification of information systems and products (SERTIT)
- Coordinating role in preventative work and responses against IT security breaches aimed at vital infrastructure in Norway. (NorCERT)
Tasks of NSM – Security Act
- Gathering and analysing of information relevant for protective security services
- Information, advice and guidance
- Oversight and inspections
- Information assurance
- Development of security measures (R&D when needed)
- National and international cooperation
- Monitoring of information systems
- Technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM)
- Production and accounting of CRYPTO-material
- Central personnel and facility security clearance registry
- Body of appeal when security clearance is denied