National strategy for the protection of Switzerland against cyber risks – NCS implementation plan 3. Secure data transmission Project description With SCION3, a highly secure technology for communication networks was developed at the ETH Zurich. Pilot projects will be set up and operated based on that. The results of the pilot phase will be documented in an evaluation report. Findings from this should likewise be incorporated into the provision of a resilient infrastructure for critical tasks (M5 and M7). Responsibility ETHZ, FOITT in consultation with other service providers (particularly AFCSO) Milestones Q4/2019: Declaration of intent of interested users and pilot users Q4/2020: Set-up and commissioning of pilot applications implemented Q4/2022: Evaluation report on the pilot operation prepared 4. FOITT Security Operations Centre Project description Efficiency in the processing of ICT security incidents is to be increased by setting up and operationalising a Security Operations Centre (SOC) at the FOITT. Repetitive tasks should be shifted to less expensive job profiles. This will create a "1st line of defence". The monitoring of security-related events on systems will be expanded and the handling of defined standard incidents will be transferred to the SOC. This will also be responsible for processing security-related change requests (e.g. firewall openings). As a result of these measures, incident handling processes and system monitoring will be further optimised, and it will be possible for CSIRT FOITT specialists to devote more time to analyses. Responsibility FOITT Milestones Q2/2019: Concept and implementation plan Q4/2019: Implementation completed Q2/2020: Operational maturity reached 5. Creation of an interface with the ETH Domain 3 Project description The joint research and support centre of the two Federal Institutes of Technology provides an ideal uniform interface to coordinate the cantons' cyber security interactions with the universities and to monitor and adapt the actions of the Confederation and cantons in the light of the latest disruptive developments. Responsibility EPFL and ETHZ SCION, https://www.scion-architecture.net/ 28/79