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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…
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…
The FHNW Digital Trust Day – The Gateway to Cybersecurity & Beyond
Experience the future of digital trust at our annual event hosted by the Competence Center Digital Trust at FHNW School of Business.This year’s event takes place on May 21, 2025, bringing together FHNW students, faculty, and industry professionals from leading companies.From AI ethics and whistleblowing to IS audits and digital resilience—trust…
The Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community Expands Its Reach Across Europe
In an effort to grow its network and raise awareness, the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity (CySec) Community recently showcased its mission at the Micro Enterprise Cyber Security (MECYS) International Conference on the 12th of March 2025 at the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.The MECYS Conference gathered educators, cybersecurity specialists,…
🔍 Digital Trust & Economic Education – our contribution to the degöb annual conference in Frankfurt!
We’re excited to share that on February 25, 2025, Bettina Schneider from the Competence Center Digital Trust, along with Bernd Remmele & Deborah Krzyzowski from the PH Freiburg presented the MECyS Project at the annual conference of the Society for Economic Education in Frankfurt, Germany.Topics addressed…
Encouraging Updates from Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community’s Latest Meeting!
Just six months after its launch in September 2024, the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community is already making promising strides.On February 11, 2025, the community held its second virtual general meeting, providing a platform for partners to share their experiences, receive updates on achievements and upcoming activities, and offer feedback to further…
Beyond Cybersecurity: Swiss-Africa CyberSec Community’s “Meet & Greet” Initiative Sparks New Collaboration Opportunities.
The Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community is doing more than just fostering cybersecurity-related exchange between African and Swiss partners. Through its newly launched "Meet & Greet" initiative, members can connect on a more personal level, fostering collaboration and exploring new initiatives beyond the core community framework.
The Project ‘Cybersecurity Meets Culture’ concludes successfully, sparking conversations about the role of culture in cybersecurity.
As part of its aim to foster cybersecurity awareness and promote discussions on cybersecurity in a cross-cultural context, the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) held two hybrid workshops targeting students and professionals across the globe. Both workshops were conducted in collaboration with the Erasmus/Movetia project MECyS.