🌟 Pourquoi choisir Hack23 AB?
Le seul cabinet de conseil en cybersécurité de Suède avec un ISMS entièrement public, démontrant la transparence et l'excellence en sécurité qui accélère l'innovation au lieu de l'entraver.
Différenciateurs Clés
🔓 Radical Transparency
Le seul système de gestion de la sécurité de l'information (SGSI) entièrement public de Suède avec 93 contrôles ISO 27001, registres de risques expurgés et documentation politique complète accessible au public. Découvrez exactement comment nous mettons en œuvre la sécurité - aucune pratique cachée, pas de théâtre de sécurité.
- 70% public / 30% responsibly redacted documentation
- Live security metrics via OpenSSF Scorecard
- Transparent risk assessments and treatment tracking
🎯 Proven Expertise
30+ years of hands-on software development and security architecture experience, backed by industry-leading certifications and real-world enterprise implementations.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certified security professional
- AWS Security Specialty & Solutions Architect Pro
- Led security programs at Stena AB, Polestar, WirelessCar, and other major enterprises
⚡ Security Accelerates Innovation
Security-enabled development that integrates seamlessly into DevSecOps workflows. We prove that proper security controls accelerate—not block—innovation and time-to-market.
- SLSA Level 3 supply chain security implementations
- Automated compliance validation & CI/CD integration
- Zero-trust architectures with real-world performance
Practical Value
🛠️ Practical Solutions
No security theater—only implementable solutions tested in production. Our open-source projects demonstrate security best practices with measurable outcomes.
- Open-source security tools used in production
- Documented threat models & security architectures
- Real-world AWS multi-region resilience patterns
📊 Measurable Outcomes
Data-driven security with quantifiable risk metrics, automated compliance tracking, and continuous improvement demonstrated through public documentation.
- Quantitative risk assessment methodologies
- Security KPIs aligned to business objectives
- Automated compliance mapping (ISO/NIST/GDPR/NIS2)
🌍 Nordic Innovation Hub
Gothenburg-based cybersecurity expertise combining Swedish innovation culture with international enterprise experience across automotive, logistics, and technology sectors.
- Remote or in-person consulting (Gothenburg)
- English & Swedish service delivery
- GDPR/NIS2 compliance for Nordic market
🛡️ Information Security Governance
Démontrer la sécurité par la transparence. Notre système de gestion de la sécurité de l'information (SGSI) public montre comment les contrôles de niveau entreprise permettent l'innovation, la prestation de conseil et le développement de produits. Accédez à l'ensemble de documentation continuellement amélioré et à la politique de sécurité de l'information directrice couvrant l'objectif, les principes, les rôles et notre modèle de risque et de conformité.
📋 Public ISMS RepositoryLiving documentation: policies, redacted registers, resilience & secure development practices (~70% public / 30% responsibly redacted).  | 🔒 Information Security PolicyCore policy: purpose, scope, principles (Security by Design, Transparency, Continuous Improvement, Business Value), roles & document map.  |
🔑 Security Services
Professional cybersecurity consulting services delivered remotely or in-person in Gothenburg. Drawing from over three decades of experience in software development and security architecture, we deliver practical security solutions that integrate seamlessly into your development processes without hindering innovation.
🏗️ Security Architecture & Strategy
Enterprise security frameworks, risk assessment, and governance aligned with business objectives.
- Architecture de Sécurité d'Entreprise
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Security Strategy Development
☁️ Cloud Security & DevSecOps
AWS security assessment, Infrastructure as Code security, CI/CD integration.
- Secure Cloud Solutions (AWS Advanced)
- DevSecOps Integration
- Container & Serverless Security
🔧 Secure Development & Compliance
SDLC security integration, ISO 27001, GDPR/NIS2 compliance, OSPO management.
- CI/CD Security Integration
- Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001)
- Open Source Security
🚀 Produits
Modèle de livraison open source avec transparence totale dans l'architecture et la documentation de sécurité
🥋 Black Trigram
Precision combat simulator with 70 vital points system, 5 archetypes, and authentic Korean martial arts techniques.
🔐 CIA Compliance Manager
Security assessment platform with CIA Triad evaluation and compliance mapping to NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2.
🔍 Citizen Intelligence Agency
Swedish political transparency OSINT platform with parliamentary monitoring and accountability metrics.
💼 CEO James Pether Sörling
Leadership & Expertise
Company Leadership & Security Expert
CEO/Founder of Hack23 AB, James brings over 30 years of information technology experience, specializing in security architecture, cloud security, and compliance. Professional certifications include CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, and AWS Solutions Architect Professional.
🎯 Key Qualifications:
🏢 Recent Leadership Roles:
- Jun 2025-Present: CEO / Founder, Hack23 AB
- Oct 2024-Jul 2025: Application Security Officer, Stena AB
- Mar 2022-Sep 2024: Information Security Officer, Polestar
- Jan 2018-Mar 2022: Senior Security Architect, WirelessCar
Recent Professional Experience
Extensive leadership experience in enterprise security and cloud architecture across major organizations:
- Jun 2025-Present: Chief Executive Officer, Hack23 AB - Direction du pôle d'innovation suédois, Game Development Strategy
- Oct 2024-Jul 2025: Application Security Officer, Stena AB - Évaluation des risques, Sécurité cloud, Gouvernance IA
- Mar 2022-Sep 2024: Information Security Officer, Polestar - ISMS Implementation, Security Compliance, OSPO Lead
Martial Arts Background
James has extensive experience in traditional Korean martial arts, bringing authentic knowledge to the Black Trigram project:
- 1999: Black Belt Song Moo Kwan Korea - Traditional Taekwondo certification
- 2024: 3rd Dan Kukkiwon - World Taekwondo Headquarters certification
- 2015-2017: Taekwondo Instructor, Tor Taekwondo klub - Teaching children's classes
- 2002-2003: Taekwondo Instructor, Haga Taekwondo club - Community instruction
- 1994-1996: Taekwondo Instructor, Hworangi Taekwondo - Early teaching experience
Martial Arts Philosophy: This deep understanding of Korean martial arts traditions directly influences the authentic techniques, cultural respect, and educational value integrated into Black Trigram's combat system.
Career History
Expérience en Architecture d'Entreprise
Security architecture and consulting roles at leading technology companies:
- Jan 2018-Mar 2022: Senior Security Architect, WirelessCar - Architecture de sécurité, Sécurité AWS, Développement sécurisé
- Jan 2018-Nov 2018: Consultant, Omegapoint - Security Architect role at WirelessCar
- Mar 2017-Jan 2018: Consultant, Consid AB - Open Source Development, CI/CD, AWS
- 2010-Mar 2017: Cloud Architect, Keypasco - Solutions de sécurité cloud, Architecture multi-niveaux
Principales réalisations : Fondation de Hack23 AB en 2025, direction du Open Source Program Office chez Polestar, mise en œuvre d'architectures de sécurité d'entreprise, conférence au Javaforum Göteborg, présenté dans Computer Sweden.
Parcours en Développement Logiciel
Foundation experiences in software engineering and system development:
- 2008-2009: Consultant, Redpill Linpro - Technical support and client assignments across Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- 2007-2008: Consultant, Singlegrid (London) - Continuous integration and build management solutions
- 2006-2007: System Developer, Sky (London) - J2EE projects using XP/Agile development
- 2003-2005: J2EE Developer, Glu Mobile (London) - Mobile service products development
- 2000-2002: Software Engineer, Volantis Systems (London) - Multi-channel server product design and implementation
Début de Carrière & Service Militaire
Foundation experiences that shaped leadership and technical expertise:
- 1999-2003: Unix Helpdesk/Teaching Assistant, Chalmers University of Technology - System administration and tutorial teaching
- Jun-Aug 1999: Visual C++ Programmer, IETV AB - Production control system development
- 1996-1997: NBC-Defence Group Leader, Forces armées suédoises - Leadership and security responsibilities
- 1993-1996: Founder, Equal Rites BBS - Early networking and system administration (Fidonet node 2:203/454)
🎤 Technical Talks & Presentations
🎙️ Javaforum Göteborg
Presentation on secure architecture patterns and best practices for enterprise Java applications.
▶️ Watch Presentation🎙️ Shift Left Like A Boss
Apparition invité sur podcast de sécurité discutant des pratiques DevSecOps et de la sécurité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
🎧 Listen to PodcastPress Coverage
Computer Sweden
This article highlights the innovative use of technology in revealing the activities of politicians. It features James Pether Sörling's work in leveraging data-driven insights to promote transparency in political processes.
Read ArticleRiksdag och Departement
Une publication suédoise qui discute du rôle de la Citizen Intelligence Agency dans la surveillance des politiciens. Elle souligne l'engagement de James Pether Sörling à promouvoir la responsabilité en politique grâce à l'utilisation stratégique de la technologie.
Read ArticleNational Democratic Institute
A comprehensive survey report that underscores the importance of parliamentary monitoring organizations in Sweden. It acknowledges James Pether Sörling's significant contributions to these organizations, reinforcing his commitment to strengthening democratic processes.
View ReportPast Projects
Sonar-CloudFormation-Plugin
SonarQube plugin for analyzing AWS CloudFormation templates with security best practices based on NIST, CWE, and ISO standards.
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Quality & Security
CIA Dashboard
Political activity dashboard for Sweden, offering comprehensive visualizations of parliamentary activity and political performance metrics.
View DocumentationFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hack23's cybersecurity services, public ISMS, and approach to security consulting.
Qu'est-ce qui rend Hack23 AB différent des autres cabinets de conseil en cybersécurité?
Hack23 AB exploite le seul Système de Gestion de la Sécurité de l'Information (SMSI) entièrement public de Suède, démontrant une transparence radicale avec 93 contrôles ISO 27001 documentés publiquement. Contrairement aux cabinets traditionnels, nous prouvons nos pratiques de sécurité par des projets open source et des résultats mesurables.
Différenciateurs clés:
- SMSI Public: 70% de nos contrôles de sécurité sont ouvertement accessibles pour examen
- Open Source: Tous nos outils et frameworks de sécurité sont disponibles sur GitHub
- Bilan éprouvé : Évaluations OpenSSF Scorecard et badges CII Best Practices
- Innovation sécurisée : Nous montrons qu'une sécurité appropriée accélère plutôt qu'elle n'entrave l'innovation
What cybersecurity services does Hack23 AB offer?
We provide comprehensive cybersecurity consulting services including:
- Security Architecture & Strategy: Design and implementation of robust security frameworks
- Cloud Security & DevSecOps: AWS specialty with SLSA Level 3 supply chain security
- Secure Development & Code Quality: Integration of security into CI/CD pipelines
- Compliance & Regulatory: ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, CRA implementation and auditing
- Open Source Security: OSPO management and supply chain risk assessment
- Security Culture & Training: Building security awareness and best practices
Tous les services sont fournis à distance ou en personne à Göteborg, Suède, disponibles en anglais et suédois.
What certifications does Hack23 AB hold?
Our CEO James Pether Sörling holds industry-leading certifications:
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional by (ISC)²
- CISM: Certified Information Security Manager by ISACA
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty: Advanced cloud security expertise
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional: Enterprise architecture design
These certifications are backed by 30+ years of hands-on software development and security architecture experience, demonstrating deep technical expertise combined with strategic security leadership.
How does Hack23's public ISMS benefit clients?
Our public ISMS provides unprecedented transparency that directly benefits clients:
- Pre-Engagement Verification: Review our actual security controls, risk assessments, policies, and compliance documentation before engagement
- Real-World Implementation: See proven implementation of ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, and other frameworks
- Evidence-Based Expertise: Our expertise is demonstrated through documented evidence rather than marketing claims
- Best Practices Reference: Use our public ISMS as a template for your own security program
- Balanced Transparency: ~70% public documentation with 30% responsibly redacted for operational security
Visit our Public ISMS Repository to explore our security controls and documentation.
Where is Hack23 AB located and do you work remotely?
Hack23 AB is based in Gothenburg, Sweden (Org.nr 5595347807). We offer flexible engagement options:
- Remote Consulting: Services delivered across Europe and globally via secure remote channels
- In-Person Engagements: Available in the Gothenburg area and across Sweden
- Support linguistique : Services professionnels en anglais et suédois
- Time Zone: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Our remote-first approach is backed by secure communication protocols and collaboration tools, ensuring effective delivery regardless of location.
What is the CIA Compliance Manager?
CIA Compliance Manager is our flagship open-source security assessment platform that evaluates Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad) with enterprise features:
- Automated Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of security controls across all three CIA domains
- Business Impact Analysis: Quantify security risks and their business impact
- Compliance Mapping: Automatic mapping to NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, and CRA frameworks
- Threat Modeling: Integrated STRIDE analysis and risk visualization
- Evidence Collection: Automated documentation for audits and compliance reporting
Learn more about CIA Compliance Manager features and how it demonstrates our practical approach to security automation.
How does Hack23 approach DevSecOps and secure development?
We integrate security seamlessly into development workflows without sacrificing velocity:
- CI/CD Integration: Automated security testing in every build pipeline
- SLSA Level 3: Supply chain security with provenance attestation and build integrity
- Shift-Left Security: Security testing early in the development lifecycle
- Continuous Compliance: Automated validation against security standards
- Security as Code: Infrastructure and security controls defined in version control
- Open Source Best Practices: OpenSSF Scorecard ratings and CII Best Practices badges
Our open-source projects demonstrate real-world DevSecOps implementation that maintains development velocity while ensuring security. Visit our GitHub organization to see our security automation in action.
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