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Shield preventing insider trading at a municipality

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Shield preventing insider trading at a municipality

Discussing a stock price-affecting construction permit at a municipality

Mobile phones are relatively easy to use for eavesdropping on meetings. They are therefore an attractive target for people who seek to steal information of value. Phones can be hacked through downloaded apps that have access to the microphone and by physically getting a hold of the phone to install malicious software. This means that a phone should never be left out of sight and that a phone never should be laying around during a meeting where sensitive information is discussed. An obvious cyber security conundrum.

Stop insider trading crimes

To enable free conversations around classified information, we created Shield, a noise-box especially developed to make phones less of a security risk. Here is an example of how Shield secures a construction permit meeting.

A large construction permit is to be approved or denied. The decision affects stock prices, housing prices and more prices that are subject to potential insider trading crimes. To minimize the risk of eavesdropping the municipality has a meeting room especially designed for meetings around sensitive information. The meeting room is equipped with a Shield in which all phones and smartwatches are put whenever a meeting is hosted.

Read more about Shield here.

Welcome Henrik Nilsson!
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Link22 is growing with Peter Alvarsson

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Link22 is growing with Peter Alvarsson

Välkommen Peter Alvarsson

Welcome Peter

We can happily announce that Peter Alvarsson is joining our mission to create a safe society by delivering cybersecurity without compromise. Peter spent 22 years at Ericsson and before that some time at Saab. We believe that Peter's extensive experience from such renowned companies will make link22 even stronger.

We asked Peter a few questions around employment, employer and life in general.

“I value an employer that believes in me and thrives when I’m valuable to the company. Preferably the company is forward moving, the tasks challenging and the culture prosperous. It is also important to have fun at work, especially when you work with very strict and serious products and clients.”

Peter does not emphasize the importance of the business area of cybersecurity, for him, it is more important that the industry see a bright future and that the company as such fulfill his general requirements. He did assess link22 as a company before signing by talking to former colleagues that now work at link22. 

“I hope to make good use of my 22 years of experience from Ericsson by becoming a valuable contributor to the link22 team.”

“Colleagues that are competent, motivated and sharp keeps me motivated. Encouragement from colleagues and the company gives me energy.”

Peter says, regarding cybersecurity, that he already understands the societal importance of link22 and that he supports it on multiple levels.

His private life is all about supporting his son's sports endeavors, specifically bicycling. He also spends a fair amount of time on bicycles himself.

We are happy to grow the team with Peter but it does not stop here. We are looking for more talent, more experience and more energy. If you, or someone you know, may be interested, we encourage a visit at our career site.

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link22 founder Conny Ljungqvist nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young

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link22 founder Conny Ljungqvist nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

Entrepreneur of the year

Every year Ernst & Young award someone who makes the world a better place with the title Entrepreneur of the Year. The intention is to recognize people who create sustainable and dynamic companies.

They describe the prize as following:

Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes the most ambitious leaders who are building and sustaining successful, dynamic businesses around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners comprise a global network of like-minded visionaries, each on a transformational journey to create, innovate, grow, learn and build a better world.

They become lifetime members of an esteemed multi-industry community of entrepreneurs, with exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of program alumni and other ecosystem members in nearly 60 countries who are supported by the vast resources of EY.

We are very proud that our CEO, Conny Ljungqvist, is among the nominees. Conny has led the team for over 15 years and together we have built the stable and well acknowledged company that link22 is today. As founding father and CEO, Conny Ljungqvist is a big contributor to the company's success. He said the following about the nomination:

I am very flattered and proud to be nominated for entrepreneur of the year by EY. I do, however, want to stress the fact that link22 is built by a fantastic team and I would not have been nominated without them.

This makes us even more motivated to continue our journey towards a safe society. We pause for a second to celebrate but are eager to keep developing and delivering cybersecurity of top quality.

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Discussing cybersecurity at East Sweden Innovation Week

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Discussing cybersecurity at East Sweden Innovation Week

East Sweden Innovation week is arranged by Region Östergötland and Linköping Science Park on the 7th-13th of November. The week is centered around industries where the region has a strong presence and is a mix of lectures, workshops and panel debates. This is how the organizer describe the Week:

“East Sweden Innovation Week is a week full of inspiration, professional development and networking. Meet some of the leading innovation companies in Östergötland. Get inspiration from leading entrepreneurs. East Sweden Innovation Weeks aim is to strengthen the innovation climate in Östergötland.”

Cybersecurity is one of the head subjects of the week and link22 is a major player within the field, not only regionally but nationally. A cybersecurity panel debate will take place during Innovation Day on the 10th of November. We will discuss the current cybersecurity situation as a whole and what companies in general can, and maybe should, do in relation to that. This is how the organizer describe the debate:

“In times of trade war between the US and China, the war on Ukraine and an increasing polarization over the globe, the number of cyber attacks have risen and more and more companies and operations – even countries, are being attacked. The focus on cyber security is rising all across Europe and a number of initiatives are being launched in different countries and by different actors.

To see what is happening outside of Sweden, we have put together a panel on Cyber Security to bench-mark initiatives taking place in Europe to raise awareness and knowledge about how to avoid hacker attacks and cyber threats among SME:s and the public sector.”

If you are interested, please join us on the 10/11 at 09:00 at Collegium, Teknikringen 7, 58330, Linköping. Read more about it here

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Team Building with link22!

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Team building with link22!

We work hard and stay focused in our pursuit to protect. Our shoulders are burdened by meaningful responsibility. The link22 mission requires carefully coordinated collaboration and we acknowledge the need for team building. Besides all that, work and life has to be exciting and fun.

This year's team-day was games, workshop, competition, food, discussions and reflection. We listen to understand each other better and to grow, both individually and as a team. We also celebrated our growth with more employees and larger office space.

Our mission is important, we are growing and having fun. Please apply to join us if you feel the same way!

Read more about our open positions here.

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Shield safeguarding a M&A-process

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Shield safeguarding a M&A-process

A possible merger is discussed between two large industrial companies under the protection of Shield

Mobile phones are relatively easy to use for eavesdropping on private conversations. They are therefore an attractive target for hackers who aim to sell or use valuable information during an M&A-process that have significant impact on the stock market. Phones can be hacked through downloaded apps that have access to the microphone and by physically getting a hold of the phone to install malicious software. This means that a phone should never be left out of sight and that a phone never should be laying around during a meeting where sensitive information is discussed. An obvious cyber security conundrum.

Shield safeguarding

Shield is our solution to this problem, a noise-box especially developed to make phones less of a security risk. Here is an example of how Shield can play an important role for safeguarding and information security during a M&A-process.

During a six months long merger process between two large corporations, meetings are held biweekly. Whether done intentionally or accidentally, any information leakage may be the end of the merger and could also be used to conduct insider trading. Before all meetings the participants are expected to put their phones and smartwatches in Shield.

Read more about Shield here.

Welcome Henrik Nilsson!
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One, two, three Gazelles!

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One, two, three Gazelles!

It is a pleasure to announce that Dagens Industri have awarded us with the 2022 Gazelle-award. link22 have been awarded the Gazelle-status for three consecutive years and we are highly motivated to keep the trend going. At the end of the day, the market is the final judge. Our existence depends on market interest. We get customers by fulfilling the promises we make. Satisfied customers recommend us and we close more deals. Growth is a very good indicator for added value. To get Gazelle status by Dagens Industri the following must be met:

  • A net turnover that exceeds SEK 10 million, according to the latest annual report.
  • At least ten employees
  • At least doubled revenue over the last four years.
  • Yearly increased revenue during the last three years
  • A positive overall operating result for the last four financial years.
  • Mainly organic growth (not mergers and acquisitions)
  • Healthy finances

 

We tripled the Gazelles and increased the workforce greatly for the last three years. Link22 is growing fast and is going far, but we are in no rush. We therefore like to end with the African proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”.

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Integrity and personal information safeguarded by Shield

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Integrity and personal information safeguarded by Shield

A family with secret identities meets with social services and speaks freely thanks to Shield

Mobile phones are a security risk for people in vulnerable situations. A hacked phone can reveal a secret identity or location. A perpetrator can, by placing malicious software in a phone or using a regular app with microphone access, threaten and hurt his victim. This means that a phone should never be left out of sight and that a phone never should be laying around during a meeting where sensitive information is discussed. An obvious cyber security conundrum.

Integrity and privacy

To help people in vulnerable situations safely share information we have created Shield, a noise-box especially developed to make phones less of a security risk. Here is an example of how Shield can be an important piece of a truthful conversation between social security and a family living under protected identities.

A mother and her child living under protected identities have a meeting at social services. They have been living under threat for a long time and are extremely cautious not to be found. To respect the family's integrity and privacy the social services have a Shield in the meeting room where all phones are put in sensitive meetings. This also gives the mother a well needed sense of safety.

Read more about Shield here.

Welcome Henrik Nilsson!
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More space for the future of link22

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More space for the future of link22!

We are growing fast. More ambitious and smart people are joining us to protect society, citizens, state and individuals. It is our belief that people and teams who like the place where they work will go further and be happier. We are therefore very proud to announce last week's inauguration of brand new office space.

The growth does not stop here. We are keen to find more skillful people that share our beliefs enough to join the ride!

Read more about our open positions here.

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Shield protecting client information at a law firm

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Shield protecting client information at a law firm

Earn trust with superior meeting room security through Shield

Mobile phones are relatively easy to use for eavesdropping on meetings. They are therefore an attractive target for hackers who aim to sell or use valuable information. Phones can be hacked through downloaded apps that have access to the microphone and by physically getting a hold of the phone to install malicious software. This means that a phone should never be left out of sight and that a phone never should be laying around during a meeting where sensitive information is discussed. An obvious cyber security conundrum.

Shield protecting client

Shield is our solution to this problem, a noise-box especially developed to make phones less of a security risk. Here is an example of how Shield protection can help a law firm win the trust of an important client.

A large corporation is about to sign a partnership agreement with a law firm to handle everything from patents to M&As. The law firm explains to their guests that phones are a major security risk and their security policy requires everyone to put their phones in Shield before any business is discussed. The potential client is impressed by the seriousness of the law firm and decides that they are by far the most reliable long term partner.

Read more about Shield here.

Welcome Henrik Nilsson!

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