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Blog | 15 April 2025

Why a crisis website can be crucial

When something unexpected happens – be it technical failures, cyber-attacks or other stresses – the worst-case scenario is that the website goes down. But the need for reliable information does not go away. Quite the contrary. This is where a crisis website comes in.

A crisis website is a stand-alone website that is available when regular systems are not working properly. With a crisis website, you ensure that important communication reaches out, even when there is a real storm. Quite simply, it's a safe solution when you need it most.

Are your communications protected?

The number of cyber attacks against Swedish businesses has increased significantly in recent years. According to External link, opens in new window. cybersecurity experts, External link, opens in new window. the threats are more numerous and complex than ever. This means that public organisations, authorities and businesses need to have a strategy to communicate safely, even when regular websites are down.

Crisis website – a safe solution for cyberattacks

A crisis website is a separate, protected website that operates independently from the organisation's main IT environment. This means that information can reach employees, customers and the public even if other digital channels have been disrupted by an attack.

Benefits of a crisis website

  • Maximum uptime
    Hosted on an external and secure domain, minimising the risk of being affected by internal IT disruptions.
  • Optimised for high performance
    Withstands high loads and large volumes of traffic.
  • Easy administration
    Easy to update with current information, even in pressured situations.
  • In line with Swedish legislation
    All data is processed within the EU/EEA and stored in Swedish data centres, where we ensure compliance with strict cybersecurity and personal data protection requirements.
  • Active on demand – when you need it most
    A crisis website does not need to be published all the time. When the need arises, just get in touch – we'll make sure it goes live right away.

Secure domain and protected infrastructure

For a crisis website to be effective, it needs to be hosted on a secure domain with robust infrastructure. This includes:

  • HTTPS and SSL certificates for encrypted and secure communication.
  • DDoS protection to prevent denial of service attacks.
  • Secure hosting with backup solutions.

A crisis website provides a secure, reliable and fast communication solution that can be crucial in the event of cyberattacks or other IT disruptions. With a protected and accessible platform, businesses can ensure that the right information gets out at the right time – whatever happens.

Want to know more about how a crisis web secures your communications?

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