UTSYN - Center for Security and Total Defense is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote an inclusive debate on Norwegian foreign and security policy. The center functions as an interdisciplinary platform for knowledge development, dissemination and analysis, and offers various services such as courses for journalists on defense and security coverage. UTSYN also organizes special screenings, including "Facing War", and produces technical notes and articles highlighting modern threats such as disinformation and cyber security.
The organization collaborates with the Norwegian Journalist Association North and emphasizes the reservists' role in total defence. UTSYN focuses on research related to regional conflict dynamics and cooperation, and functions as a platform for analyzes and comments from experts in the field. Through its work, UTSYN contributes to a deeper understanding of security challenges and opportunities in today's society.