📋 Tender Overview
At the Digital Switzerland Advisory Board meeting on November 8, 2024, the National Cyber Strategy (NCS) was the focus of discussions. Under the leadership of Federal President Viola Amherd and with the participation of Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi, representatives of the cantons, business, science and civil society took stock of cybersecurity measures and examined the challenges and opportunities of the current strategy.
Cybersecurity is a prerequisite for digitalization. For this reason, the Federal Council has designated cybersecurity as one of three focus topics of the Digital Switzerland Strategy for 2024. Under the leadership of Federal President Viola Amherd, the Advisory Board discussed the role of cybersecurity as an indispensable basis for digitalization. The secure handling of data and the protection of digital infrastructures form the basis for the trust of the population and the economy in Switzerlands digital services. The National Cyber Strategy (NCS) forms the foundation for establishing cooperation and implementing innovative measures, as well as strengthening Switzerland as a secure and resilient digital location.Challenges and opportunities of the National Cyber StrategyMaya Bundt, Chair of the NCS Steering Committee, discussed the work of the Steering Committee to date and explained the importance of cooperation between cantons, business, science and civil society in order to advance the implementation of the strategic goals. Since the strategy was adopted, numerous measures have been successfully implemented that have contributed to improving cyber security in Switzerland.
The increased cooperation between the federal government, cantons and the private sector was particularly highlighted. This intensified cooperation has proven to be a key factor in the fight against cyber threats and enables coordinated action at all levels.The representatives of the Steering Committee see the improvement of cooperation in the exchange of information on the current cyber threat situation (cyber threat intelligence) at national and international level as an opportunity. The fact that this cooperation is already working well was demonstrated at the high-level conference for peace in Ukraine.The advisory board meeting on November 8 underlines Switzerlands determination to proactively meet the challenges of the digital age and to treat security in cyberspace as an integral part of national security policy.Digital Switzerland Advisory Board: Exchange on key issues in the field of digitalizationAt the Digital Switzerland Advisory Board meetings, members of the Federal Council and the Federal Chancellor exchange views on digital transformation issues with representatives from science, business, politics, authorities and civil society. The meetings take place several times a year with a changing composition, each chaired by a member of the Federal Council or the Federal Chancellor. The Federal Council determines focus topics for the Digital Switzerland strategy each year. An advisory board meeting is held for each focus topic. The meetings are organized by the Federal Chancellery.
