Project - CYREN ZH

Cyber Resilience
Network Zurich

Promoting Education

The University of Zurich (UZH) and Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are developing interdisciplinary courses in the field of cybersecurity. This includes lectures at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels, summer schools, a PhD network, and further education offerings such as CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) as well as courses for the public.

current projects

advancing Research

At CYREN^ZH we conduct interdisciplinary research projects involving researchers from the University of Zurich, ZHAW and ETH Zurich in particular. We work together with companies and the public sector in the canton of Zurich.

current projects

Engaging Volounteers

Our vision is to establish an independent and non-combative organization that works – similar to the voluntary firefighter brigade (“Freiwillige Feuerwehr”) – in concerted efforts with (governmental) teams of cybersecurity experts.

News

Feature Volunteer Network

Four additional Cybersecurity Clinic Projects successfully completed

Marc Rennhard

posted on 7. April 2026

The CYRENZH Cybersecurity Clinic was launched in 2024 and offers selected organizations such as SMEs, start-ups, municipalities, schools, non-profit organizations, and associations pro bono cybersecurity services. The projects are executed by students from […]

Event Feature

OSINT Playdates: How Zurich Became a Playground for Open-Source Intelligence

Leyla Ciragan

posted on 3. October 2025

Open-Source Intelligence, or OSINT, thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. The most valuable lessons rarely come from lectures or conference panels, but from working together on real puzzles, testing […]

Feature Volunteer Network

From Fires to Cybersecurity: How Switzerland Can Harness Its Ecosystem

Melanie Knieps

posted on 3. October 2025

Lessons from fire incidents and response in the 19th century The Incident: Human Error, Late Detection, and Insufficient Equipment On 4 September 1803, Johannes Temperli walked home to Gutenswil with […]

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