Key
actors
National Cyberstrategy (NCS)
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Confederation: fedpol, OAG, NCSC
Cantons: cantonal police corps, CCPCS, NEDIK, public prosecutor's offices,
CSPP, SPI, ASR-SVM
Business community/society: SPI, universities
3.5 Measures for the objective "Leading role in
international cooperation"
Cybersecurity is an important foreign policy issue. Cyberattacks are increasingly being used
by state actors to project power and for political goals, intelligence projects and military
purposes. In addition to the use of cybermeans in conventional armed conflicts, more and more
conflicts are being waged in the digital space by state and non-state actors. Accordingly,
international cooperation at both diplomatic and technical/operational levels and in the area of
coordinated training is indispensable for reducing cyber-risks.
The protection of Switzerland's foreign and security policy interests must also be ensured in
cyberspace. Switzerland therefore works at both the diplomatic and technical/operational
levels, as well as in the area of coordinated training, to strengthen international cooperation
to minimise cyber-risks.
M15 Strengthening of digital International Geneva
Description
International Geneva organisations are increasingly confronted with threats in the
digital space. If Switzerland wants to remain an attractive location for international
organisations and NGOs, it must examine how good conditions can be created for
these organisations in the digital space as well. Furthermore, international
organisations and NGOs based in Switzerland should be assisted with prevention.
The Confederation is providing expertise to help set up an Information Sharing and
Analysis Centre (ISAC) for such organisations. In doing so, it is contributing to and
participating in the mutual exchange of experience between these organisations.
Key
actors
Priorities
The Federal Council has set itself the goal of positioning Switzerland, and in
particular International Geneva, as a leading location for debates on digitalisation
and technology. This means ensuring that Switzerland can offer the international
organisations and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) based
here the best possible conditions.
Since many of these organisations are politically exposed, they are frequently the
target of cyberattacks. Switzerland must therefore examine how it can improve the
conditions for these organisations to protect themselves against cyberthreats.
Background and
need for action
Overview of measure
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Establishment of an ISAC for International Geneva: The sharing of information
and experience between international organisations will be fostered through the
establishment of an ISAC.
Attractive conditions for digital services for international organisations and
NGOs will be examined and created.
Confederation: FDFA, FIS, GS DDPS NCSC, OFCOM
Business community/society: international organisations, NGOs
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