National strategy for the protection of Switzerland against cyber risks – NCS implementation plan 2. Promotion instruments Project description Promotion instruments for cyber security innovation projects of universities, associations and companies are identified and reported. An examination will be carried out to determine which promotion instruments (e.g. national thematic networks, R&D innovation projects; own promotion programme) can be used to promote cyber security innovation most effectively. Responsibility Cyber Security Competence Centre together with Innosuisse Milestones Q3/2020: Analysis of promotion possibilities completed, instruments defined Q4/2021: Promotion instruments arranged Q4/2022: Promotion instruments available 3. Development of innovation centres Project description A study will be carried out to determine how a cyber hub (including the ETH research centre, incorporating the cyber security ecosystem and Cyber Defence Campus and research network) can be established around the Cyber Security Competence Centre. As part of the network, cyber security innovation will be promoted in a targeted manner at existing or newly created regional innovation centres. Responsibility Cyber Security Competence Centre Milestones Q2/2020: Proposal for the establishment and financing of a national cyber hub prepared Q4/2020: Decision on the establishment of a national cyber hub Q2/2021: Concept for the establishment of regional cyber innovation centres at various locations created Q4/2021: Financing for regional cyber innovation centres secured 4. Establishment of a cyber security think tank Project description The joint research and support centre of the two Federal Institutes of Technology will provide analysis and anticipation capacities for cyber security issues. Thanks to its technology and governance expertise, it can support Switzerland with the creation of favourable framework conditions for technology companies. Responsibility and resources deployed EPFL and ETHZ 19/79