Protection from cyber risks is ensured
Protection from dangers in cyberspace is a collective task for the Confederation, the cantons, businesses and society. The structures and processes for effective protection of the information and communications infrastructures which are critical for businesses, the population and the government are established in the respective areas of competency. The Confederation is increasing Switzerland's cybersecurity in cooperation with the cantons, the universities and the private sector, as well as at the international level. In this context it is essential that not only ex-post measures, but also ex-ante measures are envisaged, for example data security checks on components before they are deployed.
Field of action
Security
Maximum priority is to be given to protection from the risks of digitalisation, so that its opportunities can be best exploited for the well-being of the population in Switzerland. Key areas are the availability, integrity and confidentiality of informati...
Show moreObjective's measures
- Security in the automated driving sector
- Federal law concerning the protection of children and young people in relation to films and video games
- National strategy for the protection of Switzerland from cyber risks
- Aviation security
- National strategy in relation to the protection of critical infrastructures 2018-2022
Key documents
- National strategy of 18 April 2018 for the protection of Switzerland from cyber risks (NCS) 2018–2022
- Implementation plan of 15 May 2019 on the national strategy for the protection of Switzerland from cyber risks
- National strategy of 8 December 2017 for the protection of critical infrastructures 2018-2022