National strategy for the protection of Switzerland against cyber risks – NCS implementation plan Creation of a favourable framework for an innovative ICT security sector in Switzerland (M3) Measure overview Measure objective Switzerland should be an attractive location for companies in the field of ICT security. A favourable environment for innovations and start-ups should be created via greater exchanges between the business and research communities. Responsibility for the measure Cyber Security Competence Centre Participation of federal units armasuisse S+T, Innosuisse Participation of third parties Universities, business associations, ICTswitzerland Existing • bodies/processes/concepts • • Cyber Defence Campus competence network Innosuisse promotion instruments Existing innovation centres Need for legislation It is necessary to clarify which tasks the Confederation can assume in the establishment of a "cyber security ecosystem" based on the existing legal foundations and whether there is a need for legislation. Measure implementation projects 1. 2. 3. 4. Establishment of a "cyber security ecosystem" Provision of funding Creation of innovation hubs Establishment of a cyber security think tank Implementation projects 1. Establishment of a "cyber security ecosystem" Project description The Cyber Security Competence Centre establishes itself as an intermediary between the business community, universities, authorities and existing innovation centres with the aim of promoting an innovative cyber security ecosystem in Switzerland. To this end, it cooperates with the competence network of the armasuisse S+T Cyber Defence Campus, which is the competence hub for cyber defence cooperation between universities and the business world. Responsibility Cyber Security Competence Centre together with the Cyber Defence Campus of armasuisse S+T and ICTswitzerland Milestones Q1/2020: Joint planning of the Competence Centre and Cyber Defence Campus for measures for exchanges with the business community and universities available Q2/2021: First measures to promote exchanges carried out Q2/2022: Contact point established 18/79