From Norway to Sweden – with Europe in sight
With local leadership and senior expertise, we’re ready to meet the Swedish market
River Security continues its Nordic growth journey. In September, we established our Swedish subsidiary, River Security AB, headquartered in Stockholm. This marks a significant step in bringing both technical excellence and business risk reduction to a market with enormous potential.
To lead the expansion, we have appointed Jens Dahlkvist as Country Manager, while our offensive capabilities are further strengthened with Andreas Claesson as Principal Penetration Tester.
More than technology – addressing real business risk
Cybersecurity today is not only about stopping attacks – it is about reducing business risk and enabling innovation and growth.
With Active Focus, River Security delivers Attack Surface Management (ASM) combined with Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT). This proactive approach ensures IT leadership and CISOs gain the visibility and control they need, while executive management benefits from reduced risk and stronger decision support.
Sweden – a natural but strategic next step
Sweden is often seen as a natural “next step” for Norwegian companies. For River Security, it’s about more than geography – it’s about being close to the organizations we can help the most. By establishing a presence in Stockholm, we can work side by side with Swedish companies to strengthen their cybersecurity posture in ways that traditional solutions cannot.
The Swedish market is four times the size of Norway’s, yet no equivalent solution to ours exists here today. With our combination of continuous penetration testing (CPT) and attack surface management (ASM), we offer companies the ability to move from reactive defenses to a truly proactive security model – closing gaps before attackers can exploit them.
We also recognize that Swedish companies often face longer decision-making processes, stricter documentation requirements, and a business culture that values thoroughness. That aligns perfectly with our approach: delivering reliable, transparent, and long-term security value that IT leaders, CISOs, and management teams can trust.
The right leader at the right time
Jens brings with him extensive experience from the cybersecurity industry, most recently as Nordic Key Account Manager at Holm Security AB. Over the last 9 years he has successfully introduced and scaled IT security solutions across new markets, giving him both the commercial acumen and strategic insight needed to build River Security’s Swedish presence.
His combination of market knowledge, customer-centric approach, and proven ability to establish trust in competitive environments makes him uniquely suited to lead River Security AB. With Jens at the helm, we have a leader who not only understands the technical and operational aspects of cybersecurity but also how to position a solution as a critical enabler for business resilience.
“River Security is an exciting company with a proactive model that the Swedish market truly needs. My goal is to make us the first choice for APT (Advanced Persistent Testing) in Sweden.”
jens dahlkvist
Strengthened by Nordic competence
Andreas Claesson, recently joined River Security as Principal Penetration Tester (read more about his introduction here ). With dual citizenship (Sweden/Norway) and a background as Application Security Lead at Mnemonic, Andreas has already added significant weight to our offensive security team. He brings deep expertise in penetration testing, application security, and cloud – combined with a rare blend of hardware and software development experience.
In the context of our Swedish expansion, Andreas’ profile is especially valuable. His ability to communicate complex technical insights in both Swedish and Norwegian, combined with his cultural understanding, gives River Security an extra dimension as we grow across borders.
Together with Jens, we now combine commercial leadership and strong technical expertise – a dual strength that will be instrumental in building River Security’s position in Sweden.
“River Security’s concept belongs on every organization’s must-have list. With such a skilled team and innovative platform, we are uniquely positioned to deliver not only technical value but also business-critical risk reduction.”
andreas claesson
A European trajectory
For River Security, Sweden is not only about expanding geographically, it is the first step on a broader European trajectory.
“This is a perfect match. Jens reached out at the right time, and together with Andreas he brings experience, energy, and local strength. Sweden is a market with high innovation power, but still lacks solutions like ours. We see a real opportunity to dominate in continuous penetration testing – and this expansion lifts River Security as a whole, both AS and AB.”
Magnus Holst, CEO, River Security AS
With Sweden as our next base, River Security is even better positioned to help organizations protect their assets, reduce risk, and grow with confidence in a digital-first world.