Data security is a team effort

Phishing and cyberattacks have become everyday threats. But SATO’s Information Security Manager Jukka Nyman isn’t one to paint grim scenarios — his mission is to make information security easy to understand and approachable for everyone.

Jukka Nyman, who joined SATO as Information Security Manager last summer, discovered his passion for technology early on.

“I was a young nerd, always tinkering with computers as soon as they became available at home,” he laughs. “I ended up in cybersecurity because I was fascinated by the world of hacking and what it means to have information in a vast digital network.”

Jukka began his career in technical roles like testing and system audits before moving into administrative information security and leadership. He now brings over 20 years of experience to the field.

Covering the full life cycle of information

Jukka was already familiar with SATO before his current role, having consulted for the company on cybersecurity and assisted in recruitment. Through interviews and discussions, he discovered how broad and interesting the housing sector is — far more than just rentals. Applying for the role at SATO was ultimately an easy decision.

As Information Security Manager, Jukka ensures that information is protected and handled securely and appropriately. His work includes both developing and managing information security, including responding to any incidents.

“Information security isn’t just firewalls and antivirus — it covers the entire lifecycle of information, from its creation to when it’s no longer needed,” Jukka explains.

His daily work is all about planning and collaborating with colleagues. He makes sure security policies are put into practice across the organisation.

“Security shouldn’t feel strange or complex — it should be something every SATO employee understands and wants to follow,” he says.

AI is reshaping cybersecurity — in good ways and bad

Technology, especially AI, is evolving fast, and cybersecurity must keep up.

“AI is transforming both attacks and defences,” says Jukka.

Attackers are now using AI to launch more sophisticated threats, but it also opens up more powerful tools to defend with.

“AI allows faster reactions because machines can detect and analyse threats much quicker than humans.”

 

A responsible rental housing provider protects customer data carefully

Protecting customer data is one of the most important duties of a responsible housing provider.

“We strictly follow both EU and local regulations and work closely with our legal team to ensure personal data is processed, stored and deleted properly,” says Jukka.

At SATO, both technical and administrative measures are used to safeguard resident data.

“We pay particular attention to securing residents’ personal data from all possible threats,” he stresses.

Maintaining strong cybersecurity skills is key, which is why SATO provides regular training for its staff.

“We want to make information security visible and approachable for everyone at SATO — not just through training, but also with self-study materials,” Jukka explains.

The customer plays a key role in data security

Keeping data secure isn’t only up to the company — customers have an important role, too. Phishing emails and scam texts are often so well made that they can be hard to detect.

“No one is immune to scams, so it’s important to stay alert and look at messages with healthy scepticism, especially when they involve personal data, money or banking details,” Jukka advises.

If a message urges quick action or payment, it’s always best to pause and investigate.

“If something feels off, better to check than take a risk,” he says. “If you’re a SATO customer, you can reach us via chat at sato.fi or through OmaSATO.”

What do you do in your free time?

“In my free time, I do theatre at Vantaa Näyttämö. Last summer I performed in Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, and now I’m working on sound and lighting design. Acting is a relatively new hobby for me, but good feedback has kept me going.”

How does responsibility show in your everyday life?

“I try to make sustainable choices, like using wind power and recycling thoroughly. Sorting waste is a given in our household. I also enjoy helping friends and family recognise cyberthreats and make safer choices.”

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