SCSD 2021: Swiss Cyber Security Days take place virtually
The largest conference dedicated entirely to cyber security in Switzerland will take place in a fully virtual format on March 10 and 11, 2021. Given the acceleration of cybercrime, it was clear to the organizing committee that Swiss Cyber Security Days (SCSD) 2021 must take place despite the measures taken due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizers regret that they had to abandon the face-to-face format.
The third edition of the Swiss Cyber Security Days (SCSD) will be held entirely online in response to the ban on events related to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizing committee had anticipated the risks and prepared several variants of the event. After 2200 people participated in Fribourg in 2019 and more than 2500 in 2020, a digital version will be implemented this year. The organizers are convinced that with their completely virtual edition, among other advantages, they will also increase their
audience can expand significantly. So, a new virtual concept has been developed for SCSD 2021: Keynotes, Expert Tracks and Best Practice presentations will be accessible via a dynamic platform of the latest generation "SCSD365". It offers numerous opportunities for direct interaction between Internet users and speakers. Keynotes will be streamed in three languages. The presentations and expo area of SCSD365 will be accessible throughout the year and will be continuously supplemented by up-to-date virtual conferences and editorial contributions.
Interactive platform SCSD365
The interactive platform SCSD365 will be launched at the beginning of February. It will remain active throughout the year. The platform is very user-friendly and offers numerous opportunities for interaction. In addition to streamed presentations, online visitors can make interactive video calls as well as live discussions. An AI-driven matchmaking service suggests people to meet virtually. In addition, SCSD365 allows visitors to schedule presentations and meetings and follow up on potential contacts. Virtual booths are available for exhibitors and sponsors, and a marketplace allows them to showcase their products. All papers and presentations will be accessible via streaming, both on the web and via mobile applications. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers in real time.
Explosion of risks
The last twelve months have dramatically changed the way people communicate and work. The widespread use of home offices exposes companies to increased risk
out, with SMEs in particular being targeted. "A recent studyi shows that a quarter of Swiss SMEs have already been the target of a cyberattack and more than a third have suffered financial or reputational consequences. There is an urgent need to talk more about this and work together to find practical solutions," says Béat Kunz, CEO of SCSD.
March 11, 2021: Dedicated entirely to SMEs
Thus, the opening day of SCSD 2021 is dedicated to national security and the protection of citizens and businesses. Highlights include presentations by the head of the Swiss Armed Forces, Corps Commander Thomas Süssli, the Federal Delegate for Cybersecurity Florian Schütz and Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board, as well as roundtables by the World Economic Forum and the Cyberpeace Institute (CPI). Under the patronage of Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer and InnoSuisse President André Kudelski, an SME Day on March 11 will feature a program of specific presentations on preventing cyber attacks with real-life case studies.
