Public-Private-Partnership and the Role of Government in Cyber Resilience

Summary

In an era of escalating cyber threats, the need for robust collaboration between public institutions and private organizations has never been greater. This event brings together leading voices in cybersecurity, governance, and risk management to explore how Switzerland can strengthen its cyber resilience through effective Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Join Alexandra Arni from the Swiss Financial Sector Cyber Security Center (Swiss FS-CSC) and Daniel Seiler from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as they share insights into:

• The evolving role of government in national and sector-specific cyber strategies
• Best practices for building trust between public and private actors, featuring the Cyber Security Hub, an information-sharing system that serves the entire spectrum of Switzerland’s critical infrastructure operators
• Real-world example of a successful PPPs in the financial services sector

Join fellow risk professionals to shape the dialogue, share experiences, and leave with actionable strategies to enhance your organization’s cyber posture in a connected world.

Presenters

• Daniel Seiler, Head Platform Services, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
  Daniel Seiler heads the Platform Services team at Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), overseeing software that safeguards critical infrastructure – most notably the Cyber Security Hub (CSH) for real‑time threat intelligence, incident coordination and statutory reporting under the ISG. A technology‑savvy lawyer, he lectures on AI, data protection and cybersecurity at the University of St Gallen, ZHAW and Maastricht University. Earlier he built Switzerland’s cyber‑diplomacy capability at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and created and led KPMG’s LegalTech practice. In 2024 he received the Swiss CISO Award as “Future Leader”, recognizing his contribution to shaping a safer digital future.
• Alexandra Arni, Executive Officer Swiss FS-CSC & Head ICT Swiss Bankers Association
  Alexandra Arni is CEO of Swiss FS-CSC, an association that strengthens cyber resilience in the financial sector and promotes and coordinates cooperation between financial institutions and authorities on this issue. She is also Head of ICT at the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA). In this role, she is responsible for the strategic direction and further development of IT at the SBA, as well as the implementation of digital projects within the organisation. Alexandra Arni has been actively involved in the development and organisation of Swiss FS-CSC from the outset and thus plays a key role in preparing the Swiss and Liechtenstein financial centres for cyber risks through a close public-private partnership. At the SBA, she has played a key role in shaping the digitalisation of the Swiss banking landscape and is particularly active in promoting digital innovation and IT security. Her expertise makes her a prominent contact for cyber security issues in the financial sector at both national and international level.

Introduced and moderated by Maya Bundt, Chapter Chair of Cyber Resilience at Swiss Risk Association and Multiple Board Member.

Agenda

17:45 Arrival & Name Tag Collection
18:00 Welcome and Introduction (Maya Bundt)
18:05 Keynote Presentations (Daniel Seiler and Alexandra Arni)
19:00 Q&A
19:20 Conclusion (Maya Bundt)
19:30 Networking Drinks (all)
20:30 End

Chapter Event

In our chapter events – access for members only – we present one or more speakers to share knowledge, updates and best practices on a specific risk topic. In small groups of risk professionals you can exchange thoughts and test ideas. More on SRA chapters. This event is hosted by the chapter Cyber Resilience.