News, Projects, Research

Switzerland Training Plan to Empower Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Employees and Applied University Students with Cybersecurity Skills

Our Erasmus+ research project – MECyS has reached an essential milestone! A Training Report was published in November 2023, and this has been adapted to the needs of Switzerland.Aimed at providing an overview of how a Cybersecurity learning process for MSEs can be organised, the training report covers three essential parts: segmentation of learners, content requirements, and learner journey.There are three levels for potential learners – the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels (see Figure 1). Each level is assigned an animal according to its movement speed, making the segmentation of participants more understandable and user-friendly. The Beginner level, also known as Turtle’s pathway, introduces learners to the basics of computer security. The Intermediate level (Mouse pathway) provides learners with essential skills through theory and practical exercises, and the Advanced level, also known as the Hare Pathway, is directed towards learners eager for advanced cybersecurity knowledge.Figure 1: Learner Segmentation (Source:…
22. Dezember 2023

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First International Social Engineering Elective in collaboration with Cameroon

On 18th December, we successfully closed the first iteration of our “Social Engineering” Course in collaboration with SwissLink University of Cameroon. We were delighted to look back on our 6-week learning journey, where we had both a great learning about the topic of social engineering and a highly valuable intercultural…

22. Dezember 2023
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We Welcomed Future Cybersecurity Defenders

Our Digital Trust Competence Center at FHNW actively participated in this year's National Future Day, with Janine, Hermann, and Pascal leading the day. Eighteen children, comprising 16 girls and 2 boys, joined us for a day dedicated to demystifying the complex world of cybersecurity. Under the theme of "Cyberhero Transformation - Identify and Mitigate Internet Risks," the young participants delved into the fascinating topic of online security.

13. November 2023
News

Cybersecurity Research Landscape – FHNW has most researchers in Education and Training

A recent study conducted by armasuisse Science and Technology and the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) offers an insightful analysis of Switzerland’s cybersecurity research efforts. The study involved 22 Swiss universities and examined their contributions to 14 different cybersecurity research domains, as defined by the European Joint Research Center. Key…

18. Oktober 2023
News, Education, Events

Exciting Two-Day Cybersecurity Workshop with SwissLink Professional University in Cameroon!

We are thrilled to share the amazing experience we had during our virtual cybersecurity workshop with the talented students from the SwissLink Professional University - Cameroon. Over the course of two days, we delved into the world of cybersecurity, empowering both technical and non-technical students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. ...

15. Mai 2023
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