
Launch of the Swiss Cybersecurity Specialist federal certificate
The new professional profile of Cybersecurity Specialist with a federal certificate was officially launched on 11 November 2019, with the aim of turning future graduates into ICT security experts. The new national Cyber Security Specialist Certificate provides training for specialists so that they can acquire practical skills to effectively manage cyber risks. After the approval […]

Geneva welcomes the CyberPeace Institute
Geneva welcomes the CyberPeace Institute, an organization dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities, promoting transparency and participating in international discussions about behaviour in cyberspace.

METACO, AlgoTrader and Cysec announce a strategic partnership
Three Swiss fintech startups have joined forces to create a technology solution that allows financial institutions to seamlessly integrate, manage and trade cryptocurrencies and other cryptoassets.

MegaVerse offers on-demand cybersecurity training
Based at the Edtech Collider of the EPFL and Microcity in Neuchâtel, the startup MegaVerse uses artificial intelligence at the heart of its adaptive learning platform.

YesWeHack opens an office in Lausanne
The French company YesWeHack, specialized in bug bounty, opens an office in Lausanne with the aim of responding to the local companies’ needs.

World Economic Forum announces Global Center for Cybersecurity
In an effort to counter digital crime and build a safer and more secure global cyberspace, the World Economic Forum launched a new Global Center for Cybersecurity on January 24th.

Hewlett-Packard inaugurates new European headquarters in Geneva
The building is the first element of a large sustainable real estate development project called “The Hive”, which is taking shape right next to Geneva.

Geneva to play leading role in global Internet governance
Geneva has recently launched the Geneva Digital Talks on cybersecurity, in partnership with Digitalswitzerland. The Swiss city is also hosting the Internet Governance Forum, the main platform where Internet-related public policy issues are discussed.