The field of information security has long been characterised by the lack of a holistic approach and control. There are currently several plans of action that are of crucial significance to the security work, and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has a regulatory right regarding authorities' information security. Appropriate work on information security at national and international level is of crucial significance to societal development. The situational assessment is primarily build on information from 2008 and the beginning of 2009 and is intended for actors in society managing issues concerning information security.