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AI Security & Governance at FHNW
As part of the seminar “The Trust Factor: AI for Business Transformation”, Dr. Swantje Westpfahl welcomed guest lecturer Nils Lamb, founder of Askora, for an engaging session that explored the theoretical foundations and practical applications of trust and security in artificial intelligence systems. The lecture, held on November 6th, is part…
Swiss Digital Leadership Forum 2025
On October 28th, the Competence Center Digital Trust, together with our partners from Swiss-African Cybersecurity Community, participated in the Swiss Digital Leadership Forum 2025 – Strengthening Digital Leadership (DLF), organized by the FHNW School of Business in cooperation with Advatera. The one-day event brought together an…
Contributions at the IIAS Next Gen @EFK – After-work Event with Impulses from Science
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Frank Grimberg represented the FHNW School of Business at the IIAS Next Gen @EFK – After-work event with impulses from science, held in Bern.The three-hour event, hosted by the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) brought together more than 30 participants, including Chief…
Swantje Westpfahl Moderates Panel at the World Economic Forum in Dubai
Dubai, October 2025 – The Competence Centre Digital Trust is proud to celebrate Swantje Westpfahl, who recently contributed to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025 in Dubai. As part of this global gathering of over 150 leading experts, policymakers, and…
Workshop: ISACA’s Women Powering the Future: Shaping AI and Cybersecurity with Inclusive Intelligence
The ISACA SheLeadsTech Community, in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and the Competence Centre Digital Trust, invites you to attend the workshop “Women Powering the Future: Shaping AI and Cybersecurity with Inclusive Intelligence.”The workshop will take place on September 29, 2025 from 17:00…
Spotlight on Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community at Development Week 2025
On June 10th, Franka Ebai delivered an inspiring presentation on the Swiss Africa Cybersecurity Community project as part of FHNW’s Development Week. She shared insights into the project’s development, outlined its goals, and promoted upcoming community workshops.Key highlights of her talk included: 🚨 Relevance – Cybersecurity is a global priority. Our community offers accessible, meaningful exchange…
Children’s University of Applied Sciences 2025 – Interactive case studies enhance cybersecurity learning
On May 14, 2025, 22 children aged 10-12 from the Basel region participated in the FHNW Children’s University 2025 cybersecurity workshop. Janine Jäger and Hermann Grieder from the Digital Trust Competence Center at the School of Business FHNW led the session, focusing on educating young users about digital threats including…
Gamification is the New Education!
Our sixth Digital Trust Day, held on May 21, 2025, was once again a complete success! Our institute hosted this special day for the sixth time – each year with a new focus on digital trust and cybersecurity.From our Audit Exhibition spotlighting emerging tech to the thrilling Cybersecurity Adventure Rally, the…
Strengthening Aviation Cybersecurity: A Productive Three-Day Workshop Between FHNW and Airbus
The aviation industry faces an evolving landscape of challenges, from extreme weather conditions to the integration of new fuel and energy systems including hydrogen technology. As part of the EU Horizon Project Albatros, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) recently hosted a productive three-day workshop focused…