Swiss Cyber Security Days 2021 become more global - and launch "SME Day

The Swiss Cyber Security Days are probably the most important event in Switzerland in the field of cyber security. The two-day event will take place on March 10 and 11, 2021, in a form adapted to the protection requirements currently in force, with a conference and networking at the Forum Fribourg. At the same time, all interested parties can participate via the new online platform "SCSD 365", which will be launched in January 2021. Keynotes will either be delivered on-site or streamed via audiovisual technologies. Virtual breakout rooms will be used to stream expert tracks and best practice presentations.

"SCSD 365" Cyber Security for All

According to its own description, the "SCSD 365" platform aims to offer an "impressive symbiosis of classic conferences and live communication with the diversity of digital information and interaction options. It puts relevant cybersecurity topics up for discussion for all interested parties throughout the year. The concept provides for trade fair-like communication tools such as virtual booths, a marketplace with product presentation or communication channels to generate contacts and leads. Partners and interested companies have the opportunity to present themselves at "SCSD 365" throughout the year and to exchange ideas with customers, experts from business, politics, federal and cantonal administrations and research at all levels. The annual platform "SCSD 365" and hybrid events will form an integral part of the Swiss Cyber Security Days in the future.

Program Focus National Security

In the main conference part of the Swiss Cyber Security Days 2021, in addition to ongoing topical issues, the focus will be on topics that bring meaning and purpose back into cyberspace, as well as the currently primarily profit-oriented influence of digitization on society, health, politics, the economy and individuals. For the core topic "National Cybersecurity", top personalities such as the head of the Armed Forces, Corps Commander Thomas Süssli, the President of the ETH Lausanne, Martin Vetterli, as well as the Federal Delegate for Cybersecurity, Florian Schütz, have already confirmed their participation. Among others, Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board, is invited to a second basic topic "Identity and Privacy". Other core topics include e-government, hyper-connected society, data protection, IoT, artificial intelligence and 5G.

SMEs as a focus at the Swiss Cyber Security Days 2021

March 11 is designated as the national "SME Day" with an integrated special program targeting SMEs and their specific cyber security needs. The aim is to raise awareness of cyber risks with an awareness-raising campaign aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Specific cases of attacks on Swiss companies and their consequences are also discussed. Here, too, the SCSD rely on the core values of transparency, knowledge transfer, open communication and discussion.

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