From his twelve years of experience, Bobby Leu was most recently Chief Operating Officer at SELISE (Secure Link Services AG) in Zurich and Vice President Small & Medium Business Switzerland and Austria at UPC in Zurich and Vienna. In previous positions, he worked for Swiss Life and Deloitte, among others. Bobby Leu holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen and a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD Business School in Singapore.

"With Bobby Leu, a proven strategy and technology expert takes the lead to further expand our presence in Switzerland," says Anand Sahay, CEO and Executive Director of Xebia. "He knows how to connect the opportunities of new technologies with the business needs of our customers. He brings deep experience in consulting as well as nearshore and offshore software development and combines this with in-depth knowledge from many of our core industries. All this will decisively support and drive the digital transformation of our Swiss customers."

Bobby Leu adds: "Digital transformation requires a holistic understanding of the challenges our customers face. Our goal is to support them on their way to becoming digital market leaders in their industry and to shape these changes together with them. I look forward to successfully realizing this mission together with the team at Xebia."

With the completion of the integration of SwissQ into the Xebia Group, Adrian Zwingli, founder and former CEO of SwissQ, is stepping down as Chairman of the Board of Directors. "After 17 years of hard work, it is now time to hand over the company's fate to new competent hands," comments Zwingli.  

Michel den Braver, Managing Director a. i. of Xebia Switzerland, also expresses his thanks and wishes Adrian Zwingli all the best for the future, both professionally and personally.

Source: www.xebia.com 

The most common form of authentication in most organizations is username and password combinations (58 percent). The next most popular forms of authentication are mobile push-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) (47 percent), SMS-based MFA (40 percent) and biometrics (31 percent). "Passwords continue to be the most widely used as organizations seek a balance between security, simplicity, operational cost and flexibility - especially in hybrid work environments," said Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security. "SSO and passwordless authentication - while effective - are not widely supported and therefore create security gaps that leave organizations vulnerable. For organizations still relying on the combination of password and username, or a hybrid model of passwords and passwordless technologies, it's critical that they are managed appropriately and securely."

Password management increases security for all authentication methods

The S&P Market Intelligence Business Impact Brief shows that the widespread use of username-password combinations requires comprehensive password management policies for organizations to ensure that employee password practices are as secure as possible. Password managers make it easy for both IT administrators and end users to create, rotate and store passwords, as well as 2FA and MFA codes. Many organizations use a combination of multiple authentication factors to supplement password and username combinations, making password management integration an even greater necessity.

The "Passkey" is here

Largely due to the momentum of the Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance, Passkeys are gaining traction as a form of passwordless authentication supported by Apple, Microsoft and Google. Passkeys are passwordless credentials that make it much easier for consumers to adopt FIDO-based authentication systems. However, in terms of enterprise adoption, Passkeys are still at an early stage.

"Although passkeys offer tantalizing security benefits, websites have been slow to support them for a variety of reasons. With more than a billion websites, there is still a long way to go before a passwordless option becomes ubiquitous," Guccione said. "Since the combination of password and username will remain an important part of the enterprise landscape for the foreseeable future, password management solutions that integrate and support a wide range of authentication methods while ensuring security and cyber hygiene are important for all organizations to increase cyber resilience."

Source: www.keepersecurity.com 

On October 24, 2023, the 10th edition of Swiss Cyber Storm will take place at the Kursaal Bern. During this time, the event has established itself as the IT security conference in Switzerland. This year again, 24 national and international experts will be on stage to present the latest topics and trends in cybersecurity and to discuss them with the audience. 

This year's motto "The Human Factor" underscores the central role of people in the fabric of IT security. Are people the weakest link in the security chain, as is often claimed? Can user training improve enterprise security? How can companies create awareness of threats without everything coming to a standstill afterwards? Is increased security awareness desirable or rather sand in the gears? What would IT systems need to look like to be "secure by default"? These questions are the focus of the event.

The discussion will Eva Galperin open, Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), with the Opening Keynote. Galperin graduated from SFSU with degrees in political science and international relations. For several years, she has worked on the digital privacy and security needs of victims of domestic violence. She is also a co-founder of the Coalition Against Stalkerware.

Some more speakers and talks on "The Human Factor":

• Christina Lekati, Senior Social Engineering Trainer & Consultant, Cyber Risk: "Social Engineering: Targeting Key Individuals, Profiling, and Weaponizing Psychology."
• Joseph Da Silva, CISO, RS Group: "Teacher, Enforcer, Soothsayer, Scapegoat: the Life of the CISO."
• Christine Bejerasco, CISO, WithSecure: "Secure-by-Design: How do You Design with a Security Mindset for the User?"

A selection of speakers and talks on other security topics:

• Stefan Lüders, Computer Security Officer, European Organization for Particle Physics (CERN): "Help! I Have Data Center Nightmares"
• Alexandra Arni, Executive Director, Swiss FS-CSC Association: "Cyber Resilience on the Swiss Financial Center - the Swiss FS-CSC".
• Stefan Soesanto, Senior Researcher, CSS, ETH Zurich: "Making Sense of Data Dumps and Data Leaks in Times of War and Peace".

The closing keynote, titled "The Human OS: Can't Tech This," will be delivered by Yanya Viskovich, Senior Manager Security Consulting at Accenture.

Speakers in the main program will include: Omer Akgul, Sheila A. Berta, Tim Blazytko, Edzo Botjes, Edwin Foudil, David Jacoby, Raphaël Schaffo, Joe Slowik, Mauro Verderosa.

Also besides the program, during the coffee breaks or the lunch break, the Swiss Cyber Storm 2023 offers ample opportunity for social exchange and discussion with the speakers.

Source: www.swisscyberstorm.com

Requirements in the area of security, data protection and compliance are familiar to employees. Nevertheless, they become a challenge in everyday work. Whether out of convenience or ignorance, situations arise again and again that quickly become critical for IT security. For example, when time pressure causes sensitive documents to quickly end up in the wrong place or with the wrong contact person, or, quite banally, when sensitive conversations take place in public spaces. To prevent employees from resorting to so-called "shadow IT" or being too careless with sensitive information, clear instructions for critical scenarios and regular training are needed. The software manufacturer Materna Virtual Solution shows four security-critical situations that happen quickly in everyday work and should therefore be handled all the more strictly.

Dealing pragmatically with sensitive data. When it comes to work performance, modern technology has real boosters in store for employees: in the subway, you can conveniently make phone calls via smartphone, in the meeting, you can give screen approval for customer data or simply let the print jobs linger in the departmental printer until the next coffee run. Are there any security concerns? 

Security: Sensitive and personal data should only be shared with trusted persons within the company and in compliance with data protection requirements and security regulations. Under no circumstances should personal information simply circulate unprotected in public spaces - phone calls in the subway are therefore just as taboo as unprotected documents. 

Security should be defined by everyone. Phishing emails are well known, and insecure websites or apps can be identified at a glance. Experienced employees know that the firewall offers protection against all attackers and that it is easiest to install updates between Christmas and New Year. There have also been no data protection problems with WhatsApp so far.

Security: In terms of comprehensive IT security, the same transparent IT security requirements must apply to all stakeholders in the company. This includes the requirement that regular system updates are installed and that no insecure applications are used for data transfer or communication. Under no circumstances should each employee define his or her own standards, put updates on standby for extended periods of time, or use private messengers for professional purposes.

Devices should not lie around unused. The employer provides the latest smartphone or performance notebook and then it is supposed to lie around uselessly on the weekend? Private use is more in line with the spirit of sustainability and also provides a lot of family fun when gaming finally runs smoothly.

Security: Professional devices require a special protection concept if they are also used for private purposes in addition to work. According to COPE (Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled), companies can prepare their devices for secure private use. For example, they can install a container-based solution in which all business applications are processed in an encrypted software container.

Easy to remember passwords. Assigning a new password every few months again, which has to be longer and more complicated each time? Not necessarily advisable. Better for security: Passwords and multi-level authentication measures are essential and must not be freely accessible or shared with third parties. IT administrators must ensure strict implementation of authentication access. They can support employees in password management through the use of tools and appropriate training. Under no circumstances should printed password lists be found on the desk - and yes: even a locked roll container does not provide sufficient protection.

"Of course, these don'ts are exaggerated, but they are still reality in everyday life. At the latest when a security attack has paralyzed the company," explains Christian Pohlenz, Security Expert at Materna Virtual Solution. "There is therefore no way around an internal company security concept that includes DSGVO requirements and compliance with security measures. The be-all and end-all is then regular training. After all, any security concept is only as good as its implementation by employees in everyday life."

Source: www.virtual-solution.com

u-blox, a provider of wireless communication and positioning technologies and services, has announced the launch of u-safe, a comprehensive vehicle positioning solution that is driving the adoption of autonomous vehicles. The u-safe solution intelligently leverages components already proven in highly accurate navigation and positioning systems in automotive applications. It will provide Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs with a positioning solution for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that is valued worldwide for its reliability and safety. Typical applications are ADAS Level 3 and higher, which require high accuracy, integrity and functional safety. In addition, ADAS Level 2+ applications can also benefit from this solution to ensure that the systems concerned are future-proofed for the transition to higher levels of automation.

With satellite support

u-blox says it is the only vendor in the market to offer an end-to-end solution for functionally secure positioning (ISO 26262 and SOTIF compliant), combining proprietary hardware with custom software and correction services. With the new solution, the company aims to take positioning to an unprecedented level using global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). By integrating with ADAS and ADS (Autonomous Driving Stacks), u-safe provides an additional layer of safety.

u-safe is an ASIL Class B GNSS positioning solution for advanced safety-critical automotive systems. The solution includes u-blox' ninth generation GNSS technology platform with the A9 chipset and module, the PointSafe correction service with the corresponding positioning and sensor data fusion software, and the u-blox Thingstream IoT platform as OEM backend services. In addition to the pre-certified product components, u-blox will provide customer-specific support for integration and final certification in the overall solution.

New partnership

The launch of u-blox's u-safe solution follows the recently announced partnership with GMV, a leading navigation company providing solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles. u-blox and GMV have partnered to provide functionally safe E2E positioning solutions in the automotive sector for applications intended for the mass market.

"Autonomous driving is the biggest revolution in the automotive industry. While people face risks every day, accidents with autonomous vehicles have far-reaching consequences. Safety is therefore of the utmost importance. Without a doubt, ensuring safety is the most important prerequisite for customer acceptance and widespread deployment of automated driving systems," explains Peter Kalinowski, Director of Product Management for Safety Critical Products at u-blox. "Our mission is to provide the next generation of seamlessly integratable and functionally safe positioning solutions that enable autonomous driving in a broadly scalable way."

Source: www.u-blox.com

In the opening address, Prof. Jürg Christener, Director of the FHNW School of Engineering, emphasized the importance of the graduation ceremony for the graduates: "The graduation ceremony is like passing the finishing line after a long marathon," he explained. "It marks the culmination and fulfillment after three, four or even more years of intense effort. Unlike in sports, however, here each and every individual is a winner, a victor."

"I trust AI to do a lot, but I trust you to do a lot more".

Dr. Dorothea Baur, an expert on ethics in the context of technology, society and the environment, then presented her thoughts on current issues concerning artificial intelligence. "You are the people I trust to recognize the concrete benefits of artificial intelligence, but equally to acknowledge its limitations," Dr. Baur said in her inspiring speech. She concluded her address by saying, "Give me the serenity to use artificial intelligence where it does good, to reject it where it does harm, and the wisdom to distinguish one from the other. I'm sure that will get you very far."

Awards for the best works

Once again this year, the two highest-scoring theses in each degree program were awarded the diploma prizes. Joel Becker, a graduate of the Electrical Engineering and Information Technology program, received the regional Siemens Excellence Award for the most outstanding thesis, worth 4000 Swiss francs. In his thesis, he developed a measurement system for the vibration behavior of piezoelectric cantilevers together with the Basel-based microsensor specialist UnTrueDyne Sensors AG. These are freely vibrating structures that are applied to a chip. If the resonant frequency and quality of the cantilevers are measured with high precision, these values can be used to determine the density and viscosity of the medium surrounding the structures.

A special diploma

After handing over the 385 diplomas and 21 awards, there was one more special diploma: Prof. Dr. Ruth Schmitt, Head of Education at the University of Applied Sciences FHNW, presented Director Jürg Christener with a diploma and a big thank you for his many years of commitment to students, researchers and employees of the university - of course with top grade 6 and paw print of the campus cat Chili. It was the last diploma ceremony under the leadership of Jürg Christener, who will retire in 2024.

Winners of the diploma prizes

BSc Data Science
 1st prize: Joseph Weibel, Baden AG
 2nd prize: Chantal Strasser, Basel BS
 
BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
 1st prize: Daniel Richner, Rheinfelden AG
 2nd prize: Marco Farine, Bern BE

BSc Energy and Environmental Engineering
 1st prize: Andreas Ruf, Magden AG
 2nd prize: Sirikit Rudin, Liestal BL

BSc Computer Science
 1st prize: Timothy Grützner, Allschwil BL
 2nd prize: Manuel Attiger, Rütihof AG

BSc Computer Science - Profiling iCompetence
 1st prize: Tobias Wyss, Biberist SO
 2nd prize: Katrin Stutz, Solothurn

BSc Mechanical Engineering
 1st prize: Philippe Keller, Villigen AG
 2nd prize: Jan Mazacek, Eptingen BL

BSc Optometry
 1st prize: Estelle Reymond, Renan BE
 2nd prize: Laura Bonaccorso, FR-Saint-Cergues

BSc Systems Engineering
 1st prize: Florentin Dipner, Nuglar SO
 2nd prize: Christoph Frey, Brittnau AG

BSc Industrial Engineering
 1st prize: Alex Heinemann, Windisch AG
 2nd prize: Jan Scheidegger, Lotzwil BE

Master of Science in Engineering
 1st prize: Luiz Zanetta de Matos, Oberengstringen ZH
 2nd prize: Dominik Hiltbrunner, Zunzgen BL

Siemens Excellence Award
Joel Becker, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Pfeffingen BL

The graduation ceremony 2023 in numbers

Degrees by study program
BSc Data Science: 7
BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: 31
BSc Energy and Environmental Engineering: 27
BSc Information Communication Systems trinational: 4
BSc Computer Science: 55
BSc Computer Science - Profiling iCompetence: 43
BSc Mechanical Engineering: 55
BSc Optometry: 27
BSc Systems Engineering: 36
BSc Industrial Engineering and Management: 65
Master of Science in Engineering: 35

Degrees by sponsoring canton
Aargau: 168
Basel-Country: 44
Basel City: 16
Solothurn: 45

Source: www.fhnw.ch

The research shows that many Ransomware-as-a-Service threat actors are focusing more on smaller businesses, which they assume are less well protected. In the first half of the period studied, most LockBit victims (57 percent) and a significant proportion of BlackCat victims (45 percent) globally are companies with fewer than 200 employees. In the case of Clop, large enterprises account for half of the attacks (50 percent), while 27 percent affect small businesses.

Based on telemetry data from the Japanese cybersecurity specialist, 6,697,853 ransomware threats were detected and blocked at the email, URL and file levels in the first six months of 2023. This figure represents a slight decrease of 3.64 percent compared to the second half of 2022, when a total of 6,950,935 ransomware threats were detected.

North America is LockBit's preferred region, accounting for about 41 percent of all victims in the group. Europe accounts for just over a quarter of LockBit victims. About 57 percent of BlackCat victims are also in North America, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. Clop actors show similar geographic preferences. In 2022, BlackCat in particular caused a significant stir in Europe after the group attacked several significant targets.

Other global findings of the report:

• The number of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) victims increased 47 percent from the second half of 2022 to the first half of 2023 (from 1,364 to 2,001 companies)
• The number of new RaaS groupings increased by 11.3 percent during this period to a total of 69 in the first half of 2023.
• LockBit, the leading ransomware family since 2022, is responsible for just over a quarter of attacks, while BlackCat and Clop each account for about 10 percent.
• Finance, retail, and logistics were the industries most affected by ransomware in the first half of 2023.

"We have seen a significant increase in the number of ransomware victims since the second half of 2022," said Richard Werner, business consultant at Trend Micro. "Threat actors continue to innovate, target more victims, and cause significant financial and reputational damage. Companies of all sizes need to prioritize and optimize their cybersecurity measures. Our report is designed to help security professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders make better-informed decisions in the fight against ransomware."

Source: Trend Micro

At 18 virtual booths, which addressed individual topics, aspects or modules around innovative ConSense software and services, the trade audience could inform themselves and enter into direct chat with the experts of ConSense GmbH standing by. Those who wanted to go deeper into Integrated Management Systems or into the ConSense modules Audit Management and Measures Management, which complement the basic version of the software, were given a direct insight into the user-friendly solutions in live demos at the respective booths. Completely new in the offer were the focal points "Quality in focus" in cooperation with the ConSense media partners as well as information around the lucrative ConSense partner program.

Exciting specialist topics and a stimulating look "beyond the end of one's nose

The conference program of ConSense EXPO attracted the highest attention - responsible for this great success was the exciting range of topics, which picked up trade show guests at every QM level. Among the crowd-pullers was the presentation by motivational trainer, entrepreneur and success author Dr. Stefan Frädrich, who gave humorous tips in his keynote on how to put a leash on "Günter", our inner pig dog, and train him to become a "Quality Partner". The contribution of the cultural and social anthropologist Khaled Hakami "Hunters & Gatherers ... and the WEIRD People" was also very well received. But also classic QM topics such as the impulse lecture "Integrated top management systems - from the management's point of view" or the forward-looking panel discussion "AI power for your management system - pioneer of digital transformation" attracted numerous participants.

Satisfied visitors and good feedback

The supporting program was also very popular, just like at a trade show: In addition to lively exchanges, virtual soccer was also played in the networking area of the Coffee Lounge. The puzzle competition, in which participants went in search of nine puzzle pieces hidden at the virtual trade show booths and won great prizes, attracted a large number of participants. Even after the ConSense EXPO was over, it was far from over: Those who had missed an exciting program item could still use the various recordings for a whole week until October 06. And so, after the ConSense EXPO had ended, ConSense GmbH once again received a highly positive response, ranging from "Thank you for the professional and technical presentation" to "This presentation is fantastic, you should offer this in a longer event".

"Our concept to offer with the ConSense EXPO not only valuable software information and news, but also formats and lectures by top-class and experienced speakers, which stimulate a change of perspective in quality management and encourage exchange, has been a complete success. We are pleased about the extremely positive feedback and therefore invite you to the next event: If you want to be there, you can already make a note of April 16-19, 2024 for the spring event of the ConSense EXPO," says Dr. Iris Bruns from the management of ConSense GmbH.

Source: www.consense-gmbh.de

In a hospital, various medical professionals are exposed to an increased risk from X-rays, including radiologists. For this reason, they receive special radiation protection training. Scientists from the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS), the Department of Informatics at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at the University of Lucerne are currently researching how this could be enriched with interactive, digital teaching techniques. As part of a joint project, they are developing and testing training courses based on augmented reality (AR) technology - that is, the projection of digital content into the real world. Special AR glasses are used for this. For the first time, these allow users to virtually "see" the simulated radiation exposure in the room and practice how to protect themselves even better against it.

 AR: Location-independent, safe and repeatable

"The biggest challenge in radiation protection is that you can neither perceive the radiation itself nor the effectiveness of your own protective behavior in your everyday work," explains Dr. phil. Thiago Lima, senior diagnostic medical physicist at LUKS. He is conducting the project as part of his postdoctoral studies at the University of Lucerne; it is partially funded by the Swiss Society for Radiobiology and Medical Physics (SGSMP) research grant. "AR enables employees exposed to radiation to learn important practices to further reduce occupational health risks," Lima says. For Tobias Kreienbühl, project manager on the part of HSLU, augmented reality also has great potential in medical education. "One important advantage is that the technology is independent of time and place," he elaborates, "so you don't have to rely on specially equipped premises for training." Realistic and without safety concerns, exercises can be repeated often.

The real and virtual world

The training method developed in the project works like this: The medical professional puts on the AR glasses, which are equipped with cameras and various sensors. The application that runs on them was developed at HSLU. So, through the transparent glasses, one sees both the real objects in the room and virtual overlays. The latter include an X-ray machine, an examination table with a patient and a lead shield. Those who wear the glasses can change the position of the virtual shield by means of movements. Such shields, which block X-rays, can also be used by specialists during real operations.

Radiation exposure visible at the push of a button

In training, you are then given the task of placing the virtual protective shield, yourself and an assistant who is present in real life, in the best possible position for a particular operation. "That means in such a way that the radiation exposure for both people would be as small as possible," explains Tobias Kreienbühl. The AR glasses can also display the - simulated - intensity of the radiation at any point in the room at the touch of a button. This is done with the help of a virtual color gradient. Red stands for high exposure, blue for low exposure. This makes it easy to see that the radiation is emitted into the room by the patient in a spherical shape.

After the spectacle wearer has performed the specified task, the radiation simulation is displayed and the result is checked. Ideally, everyone present is in the blue range. Different runs can be tested, positions corrected; the protective shield can also be repositioned. The color gradient adjusts in real time so that the effect of each change is immediately visible.

The research team will try to further develop the application. "Our goal is to prove the effectiveness of the training versus traditional training without augmented reality," Lima said. If successful, LUKS will look at how augmented reality can be incorporated into radiation safety training in the long term.

Source: www.hslu.ch 

For its study, Opengear surveyed a total of 502 CIOs and 510 network engineers worldwide to shed light on the biggest challenges in the field of network technology. One of these is the shortage of skilled workers, which is exacerbating the situation in many companies. But it's not just a shortage of young talent; the numerous retirements of the "baby boomers" is also having a not-so-nice impact: 60 % of the CIOs said that at least a quarter of their network experts will retire in the next five years.

It goes without saying that this combination of a lack of new talent on the labor market and more and more departures in companies is causing major problems in maintaining a stable network infrastructure. 83 % of German CIOs complain of difficulties in managing their network infrastructure and ensuring its resilience. Admittedly, only 71 % of network engineers agree with this view. However, this amount is still alarming, especially as cybercriminals are increasingly targeting networks. 

The expectations of users or customers are growing. Stable networks are and remain the be-all and end-all when it comes to providing digital services without errors or delays. If companies can no longer meet users' expectations, this will impact their reputation and, in the second instance, their revenues - customers will migrate to the competition. In Germany, 79 % of CIOs already report that their company is having difficulty meeting these expectations.

The downward trend has already been apparent for months, as the study also shows: 76 % of the network engineers surveyed have had to make do with fewer resources in the past three months, with tasks increasing in the same period. A possible solution to offset the skills shortage is seen by 44 % of CIOs and 36 % of network engineers in automation or technologies such as artificial intelligence. Hybrid or remote work concepts were cited by 35 % of CIOs and 37 % of network engineers as another measure to counteract the problem.

The ongoing skills shortage affects all industries and departments. However, when it comes to network operations, there are technologies that can quickly remedy the situation," said Gary Marks, president of Opengear. "These include smart out-of-band solutions that enable IT teams to flexibly deploy, manage and repair enterprise networks - from any location. This frees up network admins and engineers to focus on critical tasks that drive business performance and customer satisfaction."

Source: www.opengear.com

With this step, Eraneos is expanding its global presence and accelerating customers' access to cutting-edge expertise in the field of digital transformation, especially in the neighboring areas of cloud computing and platform technologies. Carlo Gebhardt will complement Eraneos' existing portfolio of expertise in cybersecurity and data protection with services that enable faster and more secure digital transformation. At the same time, he will promote synergies within the international Eraneos network. 

Dr. Carlo Gebhardt has more than 25 years of experience in the field of secure foundations, processes and practices in IT. He acquired this in his studies of technical computer science and during his doctorate, where he did pioneering work in the field of trusted cloud security. "Cybersecurity and resilience are the foundation of any digital transformation today. The cloud has become the de facto standard for digitalization. In this context, security and data protection are important cornerstones. Cybersecurity has become an elementary factor for business development," explains Carlo Gebhardt, Head of Cyber Security Eraneos Group. 

"Eraneos has the agility, we have the culture, we have the talent, and we have the people to make a big impact on the evolution of digital transformation. We are excited to have Carlo Gebhardt driving our efforts to support our customers on their journey and to strengthen Eraneos' portfolio. He will thus further consolidate our role as a leading international player in this field," said Oliver Vaterlaus, CEO Eraneos. 

Source: www.eraneos.com 

As an IT and digitalization partner for Swiss banks and insurance companies, one of Inventx's core competencies is to set the highest standards in terms of data protection, information security, compliance, and operational resilience, and to meet these standards for itself and its customers on a daily basis. The Chief Information Security Officer plays an important role here. He is responsible for setting up, implementing and continuously improving the information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001. His other tasks include risk management, advising on the implementation of regulatory requirements, business continuity management and chairing the security board, which is made up of representatives of the executive board and management.

Martin Dudle has been recruited for this responsible position. Dudle, who holds a Master of Computer Science from the University of Zurich, was most recently Head of Security Detection Solutions at the cybersecurity specialist Infoguard. Prior to that, he managed and built up Information Security at Migros Genossenschaftsbund for more than eight years. The 53-year-old Swiss citizen started his career as a software developer and systems engineer. With his move into the security environment, he completed numerous certifications - such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - and gained extensive management experience.

The new CISO has assumed responsibility for the Information Security Office in Corporate Services as of October 1, 2023 and reports to CFO Patrick Hagen. Martin Dudle succeeds Florian Scharf, who has accepted a new professional challenge outside Inventx. Commenting on his new role, he says: "I am looking forward to the challenge of being responsible for the information security of such an established company as Inventx in a highly demanding industry."

Source: www.inventx.ch