Cyber risks are particularly dangerous for financial institutions. Successfully fighting them is beyond the resources of a single bank or insurance company. That’s why they have decided to collaborate within the industry and with federal agencies such as the National Cyber Security Center, the Swiss National Bank, FINMA and the State Secretariat for International Financial. Together, on April 5, 2022, they established the Swiss FS-CSC association, a public-private partnership that provides information sharing, threat intelligence, crisis management support and prevention activities. For it has become clear to all stakeholders that pooling resources is essential to success.

About the speaker

Alexandra Arni

Executive Director at Swiss FS-CSC Association

Member of Senior Management and Head of ICT at the Swiss Bankers Association, where she has worked since 1999. MAS in Strategic Management with specialisation in E-Business Management (2010 FHNW). Various continuing education courses in E-Organisation, Information Security Management, Strategic Management and Blockchain Technology. Representation of banks in national and international committees in the field of Information Security & Cyber Defense. Since 2022 Vice-President of the Swiss FS-CSC association (Swiss Financial Sector Cyber Security Centre), since July 2023 also its Executive Director.
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