Navigating the Human Element of Cyber Risk

Summary

Join us for an interactive session, led by Leo Niedermann, Senior Digital & Technology Risk Manager at Swiss Re, to explore the ground-breaking strategies Swiss Re has employed in managing the human element of cyber risks. Unlike conventional approaches that settle for yearly online training, Swiss Re has forged ahead, fostering a proactive risk culture.

In this event you will discover:

• Methods to enhance employee awareness of cyber risks like social engineering.
• New steps Swiss Re has taken to move beyond traditional approaches.
• How to build a vibrant risk culture that actively encourages employees to discuss and report potential threats.

Don’t miss the chance to learn and take your organisation’s cyber risk awareness to the next level.

Presenters

Leo Niedermann, Senior Digital & Technology Risk Manager, Swiss Re

Leo started his career as Information Security Consultant before joining Swiss Re in 2015. He worked in the Cyber Risk Management Team before he was appointed Head Security Culture & Awareness in 2020 to build up a group-wide Security Awareness Programme. Since 2023 he moved to Digital & Technology Risk Management within Swiss Re. He holds a master’s degree in International Relations, Master of Advanced Studies in Information Security, CISSP, CISM and CEH certifications.

Risk Dinner

Networking dinner with short speech and Q&A. Included are networking drinks, 3-course-dinner and beverages. Pricing: Public CHF 150.- or Member CHF 110.-.

Agenda

18:00 Arriving and networking cocktail
18:25 Table seating
​18:35 Welcome speech (Maya Bundt)
18:40 Appetizers
​19:15 Introduction and Keynote speech (Leo Niedermann)
19:45 Questions & Answers ​
20:00 Main course served, networking
21:00 End