Cybersecurity 2024, operational security in focus

Post on: 27.09.2024

Cyberthreats play a major role in a tense geopolitical situation. For companies and authorities have long been a daily risk. The National Conference on Cybersecurity offered the opportunity to illustrate a comprehensive approach to dealing with cyber threats.

In her opening speech, President Viola Amherd highlighted how the foundations for cybersecurity so far allow for a greater focus on priorities. At the conference organized by the The Federal Office for Cybersecurity (FOCS) and the Swiss Integrated Security Network (SSN), more than 280 representatives of the Federal Office for Cybersecurity (FOCS) and the Swiss Integrated Security Network (SSN) participated. economics, scientific circles, the cantons and the public administration.

In an increasingly & Interconnected and digital, the boundaries between national security and operational security tend to disappear in everyday life. Cyberattacks are crimes that must be countered with appropriate security measures and prosecuted. Their scope goes beyond the individual criminal act when they are used as strategic means in conflict situations.

In the National Cyberstrategy (NSC) of the Confederation è the full range of cyber threats and their corresponding impacts. The CSN is to strengthen protection against cyber threats at national level and to promote cooperation between state institutions, the economy and society civil.

The National Cybersecurity Conference 2024 offered the opportunity to discuss the Strategy and the challenges for its implementation. To this end, the Federal Office for Cybersecurity (FOCS) and the Swiss Integrated Security Network (SSN), organisers of the conference in Bern, invited leading experts from the world's most important stakeholders. Various areas of cybersecurity.

Opening speech by President Viola Amherd

The conference è was inaugurated by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd. In her speech, the Federal Councillor emphasised the importance of the importance of a common national cyber strategy as a cornerstone of security policy and opportunities for Switzerland as a business location and for research. The National Cyber Strategy (NSC) and the new structures of the cyber sector within the DDPS have laid the foundations for this. Focus more on priorities strategic cybersecurity policies. The independent steering committee established in June 2024 will ensureà The timely development of strategic responses to new threats. Parliament's decision to introduce a notification obligation for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure will make it possible to to better assess the threat situation and to alert infrastructure managers in good time.

Exchange of views with cybersecurity experts

Maya Bundt, Chair of the newly established NSC Steering Committee, outlined the tasks and work of the Committee; the CSN coordination team informed the public about the current status of the implementation of the Strategy.

To the informative presentations è followed by a lively round table with Pä lvi Pulli, Deputy State Secretary for Security Policy, Hannes Gasser, Member of the Executive Board of CH++, and Michel Bonsera of Cargologic AG.

È It became clear how important it is to counter cyber threats with appropriate measures, both in day-to-day operations and at the security policy level.

Practical tools and solutions

In addition to high-level discussions, the National Cybersecurity Conference 2024 also offered concrete insights into the work of the UFCS.

In workshops on cyberincident management, vulnerability management, Notifying Body and awareness campaigns, practical tools and solutions were discussed and presented to assist organisations in strengthening their capacity. of resistance against cyber threats.

In the interactive workshops, participants were able to share their experiences, the challenges they have to manage and provide feedback on the tools available.

L Importance of cybersecurity training for government bodies

The conference è Jen Ellis, founder of the UK-based NextJenSecurity, was crowned by a keynote. Mrs. Ellis described the importance of cybersecurity training for government bodies and highlighted the need for cybersecurity Ongoing collaboration between external experts, researchers and state institutions to manage the ever-changing threats in the digital space.

The conference allowed for an important exchange of ideas and strategic approaches, highlighting the Switzerland's commitment to further strengthening its cybersecurity at national level.