5th National Cyber Security Event 2024

Summary

In continuation of our previous events, where we’ve tackled critical topics shaping the future of cybersecurity, the 5th National Cyber Security Event promises an in-depth exploration of Switzerland’s evolving role in today’s dynamic cyber landscape. Last year, we focused on AI’s dual role in cybersecurity—both as a tool for defense and a means to accelerate attacks. This year, our attention turns to Switzerland’s unique position and the emerging strategies needed to navigate global cyber challenges.

This year’s event will take a deep dive into our country’s position within the international cyber threat landscape, touching on everything from quantum computing’s potential impact on national security to Switzerland’s proactive measures, including the new Cybercommand and federal standards introduced this year to strengthen our defences.

We’ll also cover practical insights on cyber risk insurance, exploring options tailored to small banks and providing a Swiss-specific perspective on how businesses can stay protected.

And to wrap it up, we’ll spotlight Switzerland’s own technological innovations that are helping us respond to the evolving threat landscape and protect our critical interests.

Agenda

17:30 Doors open – name tag collection
18:00 Welcome (Dr. Jochen Dürr, Carolin Roth)
18:05 Geopolitical Context of Cyber threats Switzerland (Stefan Soesanto)
18:20 Swiss answer to cyber threats insecure (Dr. Maya Bundt)
18:35 Cyber Risk Insurance (Prof. Dr. Anastasia Kartasheva)
18:50 Swiss technology innovations (Martin Bosshardt)
19:05 Panel discussion (Speakers and Carolin Roth)
19:30 Networking drinks (all)
20:30 End

Presenters

Stefan Soesanto, Senior Cyber Defence Researcher & Lead, Cyber Defense Project at Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich

Dr. Maya Bundt, Chair of the Cyber Resilience Chapter of the Swiss Risk Association

Prof. Dr. Anastasia Kartasheva, Associate Professor at the School of Finance and Director at SIAW-HSG at the University of St Gallen

Martin Bosshardt, CEO at Anapaya Systems

Introduction by Dr. Jochen Dürr, Chief Risk Officer at SIX and Member of the SFI Foundation Board, moderation by Carolin Roth, Business Moderator and Journalist.

National Cyber Security events

The National Cyber Security Event is an annual event series featured by SIX, Swiss Risk Association (SRA) and Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). It is our aim to inform the public about Cyber Risk and Cyber Security developments and trends every year.
Since starting in 2020, here’s a look at some highlights from our past events:

• 1st Cyber Security Event
• 2nd Cyber Security Event
• 3rd Cyber Security Event
• 4th Cyber Security Event