Before the Keynote Event on 20. September, you have the possibility to book a 30min time slot for a bilateral meeting with Sokratis Katsikas from the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (NORCICS) . Please find the available times and book a time slot on our Booking Form: Booking Form. Sokratis K. Katsikas is […]

Sokratis Katsikas from the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (NORCICS) will talk in his Keynote about Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure in Norway and Switzerland – Experiences, Insights and Perspectives From Science and Policy: Modern societies increasingly depend on digitalized infrastructures for the delivery of essential services that support critical societal functions. The unquestionable […]

In the digital age, individuals have access to an abundance of information. While many express concerns about the risks that the internet entails, it also provides ordinary citizens access to data and social networks like never before. In theory, we no longer have to solely rely on information provided to us by governments and corporations […]

Education is commonly recognized as the cornerstone for promoting awareness of critical societal issues, with cybersecurity and sustainability standing out as two prime examples. Although the significance of these challenges is broadly acknowledged, people sometimes disengage because they find them overwhelmingly complex. Fortunately, a new approach to enhancing education has emerged – the use of […]

Kenneth Paterson will discuss a research theme that has emerged in the last few years, namely the analysis of deployed cryptographic systems. In this line of work, we either try to find vulnerabilities in the system (and disclose them to the affected vendors) or prove the security of the cryptographic core of the system. He […]

The mission of CYRENZH is to establish a structure that can sustainably increase the cyber resilience in the Canton of Zurich, thereby strengthening and protecting its economy and society. For that reason, we are currently working to establish a joint UZH/ZHAW “cyber clinic” which will leverage the skills of university students to increase the cyber […]

For three years, researchers from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne have been investigating the ethical, legal and social aspects of cybersecurity as part of National Research Programme 77 “Digital Transformation”. At two final events, all specialists involved in the project and other interested parties will be invited to gain an insight into the main […]

🔒 Unlocking Insights: Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Lunch Talks Series 🔒 This event is online, no need to register! Join us via the button below. Join our quarterly lunch series where cybersecurity researchers converge to share, discuss, and refine their work. Explore interdisciplinary perspectives, present your projects, and foster connections in this collaborative environment. Elevate your understanding […]

When people use technology, they are regularly exposed to manipulative or deceptive communication, which frequently leads to behavioral outcomes with various negative consequences. Social engineering attacks, such as phishing, are an impactful example. Despite training efforts, people struggle to recognize social engineering attacks and take protective behaviors. This talk will discuss the processes that lead […]

On 29 May 2024, the ZHAW will host a conference on Cyber Security in the Age of Industry 4.0: Learning from Experience. The event offers presentations, networking and aperitifs.

On 11 June 2024, the Swiss Support Center for Cybersecurity (SSCC) is co-organizing a high-profile online workshop on “Cyber Resilience”. It will also feature Melanie Knieps from CYRENZH . Register here. Stability is at the core of the healthy development of society, whether it is cultural, economical, or related to the well-being of people. In […]

🔒 Unlocking Insights: Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Lunch Talks Series 🔒 This event is online, no need to register! Join us via the button below. Challenges of Human-Centred Phishing Interventions / with Lorin Schöni Phishing remains a pervasive cybersecurity threat. Since phishing relies on human actions, interventions that try to reduce phishing susceptibility should therefore also focus […]