Cybersecurity
THE CANTON OF VAUD, LEADER IN NETWORK PROTECTION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS!
Since the invention of computers, cyber-attacks have primarily evolved. Today, they are multiplied by the generalization of computer exchanges and the proliferation of new targets. The canton of Vaud has serious assets to counter this global challenge.
Disruptions, misdirections, tampering, and other targeted attacks via electronic networks are among the cyber risks that are part and parcel of the information society.
In an ever more connected and interdependent world, IT attacks are becoming increasingly inevitable, with cybercrime no longer the exclusive domain of a handful of experts. Indeed, it is a service that the highest bidder can purchase nowadays.
The list goes on: ransomware, viruses, denial-of-service attacks, data theft, Trojan horses, counterfeiting, identity theft, malware. The fight against cybercrime and its various manifestations has become a significant preoccupation.
However, companies, public services, and individuals will likely see their data exposed under the current absence of appropriate protective measures.
Switzerland is well-positioned to respond to this challenge and become a global leader in cybersecurity. Switzerland is an attractive place for companies and investors with a long-standing reputation for discretion, security, and reliability in sensitive industries and activities and a wealth of expertise in basic and applied research.
Unsurprisingly, many companies and organizations involved in data management and confidential transactions have a strong presence in the country: NGOs, banks, healthcare companies responsible for the data of millions of clients, etc.
