New forms of threat such as cyber attacks are also one of the greatest dangers for Switzerland. Increasing cyber attacks affect all areas, state, economy and society. With the Cyber 2021-2024 strategy, the DDPS has initiated corresponding measures in the area of cyber defence.

However, cyber risks are still difficult to grasp for a large part of the economy, especially for SMEs, and for the population, even though numerous companies and organisations in Switzerland have already been victims of attacks. The financial damages of such attacks amount to millions. However, the consequences of a cyber attack on critical infrastructures, such as the energy supply, healthcare facilities or the supply of means of transport, would be much more serious. For this reason, Switzerland is facing numerous urgent questions about how we can protect ourselves from cyber threats.

What is the division of responsibilities between the state, the economy and society with regard to cyber threats?
Where does Switzerland stand in the area of cyberdefence? What does the DDPS "Cyber Strategy 2021-2024" achieve?
How can the protection of critical infrastructures be guaranteed? What precautions have already been taken, what further steps are necessary?
What services and tools do leading Swiss technology companies recommend in the military and civilian sectors?
How can the private sector and SMEs in particular protect themselves against possible cyber attacks? What to do if you are hacked?
How do other European countries deal with this problem and where does Switzerland stand in international comparison?

At the 11th FSS Security Talk "Cyber threats...", on Monday, 17 October 2022, in Bern, experts from academia, the private sector, the armed forces, authorities and politics will speak and discuss and answer your questions.

Future SSF Security Talks

2022

The detailed program for the 11th SSF Security Talk - "Cyber threats, how great is the danger and how can the state, the economy and society protect themselves against them?" can be found here.