15th SSF Security Talk | Cyber espionage and data security, November 22, 2023

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In just a few years, humans have created a highly complex cyberspace that enables the total interconnectedness of the world in all dimensions (water, land, air and space). Digital space is highly efficient and useful, but at the same time highly dangerous. The resulting vulnerabilities and risks are also omnipresent in Switzerland, whether from criminal hackers, groups organized in semi-state forms or states. This has serious consequences not only for military and civil security but also for  Switzerland as a location for business and innovation and for a liberal and open civil society in general.

The experts at the 15th FSS Security Talk agreed that there is a great need for action, as Switzerland must significantly and quickly improve its cyber resilience. Nicolas Mayencourt, IT pioneer, put it this way: "If you leave the door of the safe open and hang a sign outside on the street, you shouldn't be surprised when data thieves strike mercilessly".

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In the presence of around 150 interested participants, renowned experts such as Major General Jürgen Setzer (Deputy Inspector General CIR and CISO Bundeswehr), Dr. Myriam Dunn Cavelty (Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich), Nicolas Mayencourt (Founder & Global CEO, Dreamlab Technologies), Johann Alessandroni (Head of Information Security Governance, Excellium Services by Thales Group) and Franz Grüter (National Councillor (SVP, LU) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the green.ch Group) discussed the dangers in cyberspace and the steps needed to counter them effectively.
 

The detailed summary report with the exciting findings from the input presentations and the panel discussion can be found here.

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Find the program for the event here.

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FORUM SICHERHEIT SCHWEIZ (FSS) can look back on a successful event and would like to thank all those who attended for their participation.

 

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(Photographer: Monika Flückiger)