Ole Kristoffer Apeland

Ole Kristoffer Apeland is a Senior Engineer at Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet (Nkom), which is the Norwegian Communications Authority.1 He currently serves as the Chief Security Engineer and Team Lead at Nkom EkomCERT, a division within Nkom that focuses on cybersecurity for the telecommunications sector.1

Professional Background

Apeland has extensive experience in the telecommunications and IT industry:

• Current Role: Senior Engineer at Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet (Nkom) since February 20152
• Previous Positions:
  • Senior System Engineer at Altibox AS
  • Senior Network Engineer at Media Network Services AS2

Responsibilities at Nkom EkomCERT

As the Chief Security Engineer and Team Lead, Apeland's responsibilities include:

1. Supervising and supporting organizations that provide electronic communications services in Norway, primarily telecommunications companies1
2. Ensuring the security and resilience of electronic communication networks1
3. Identifying malicious actors targeting telecom and ecommerce companies in Norway1
4. Determining vulnerabilities typically exploited by cybercriminals to steal data, commit fraud, and disrupt networks1
5. Providing guidance to Norway's telecom sector on cybersecurity matters1

Expertise and Contributions

Apeland and his team at Nkom EkomCERT play a crucial role in:

• Mapping the threat landscape for Norwegian telecom companies and other government agencies1
• Monitoring evolving activities of malicious actors1
• Providing real-time visibility into trends related to phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, APTs, and consumer fraud1
• Helping Norwegian telecom and digital communication companies anticipate and plan for potential threats1

Ole Kristoffer Apeland's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://no.linkedin.com/in/ole-kristoffer-apeland-6298241.2