by Ciarán Bryce, Alexandros Kalousis, Ilan Leroux, Hélène Madinier, Thomas Pasche, Octave Plancherel, Patrick Ruch | Mar 13, 2024 | Publications, Technology Reviews
The Haute Ecole de Gestion (HEG) of the Applied University of Western Switzerland (HES-SO) collaborated with the Cyber-Defence Campus on a technology monitoring project on the theme of Large Language Models and their progression, notably in relation to cyber-defence....
by Technology Observatory | Mar 7, 2024 | Press, Publications
The Cyber-Defence Campus is currently conducting tests on quantum computing. The aim of this project is to implement the so-called Shor algorithm with open source code. The CYD Campus aims to evaluate the ongoing progress of quantum computers, particularly with regard...
by Valentin Mulder, Martin Burkhart, Bernhard Tellenbach, Mattia Fiorentini, Michael Tsesmelis, Evgueni Rousselot, Julian Jang-Jaccard, Loïc Maréchal, Alain Mermoud, Thomas Berkhane | Mar 7, 2024 | Publications, Technology Reviews
The rapid advancement of quantum technologies presents both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges for enterprises across industries. As quantum capabilities mature, organizations must proactively assess their readiness and strategize to harness the...
by Daniel Celeny, Loïc Maréchal, Evgueni Rousselot, Alain Mermoud, Mathias Humbert | Mar 4, 2024 | Publications, Scientific Articles
Abstract: Along with the increasing frequency and severity of cyber incidents, understanding their economic implications is paramount. In this context, listed firms’ reactions to cyber incidents are compelling to study since they (i) are a good proxy to estimate...
by Alessandro Tavazzi, Dimitri Percia David, Julian Jang-Jaccard, Alain Mermoud | Mar 3, 2024 | Publications, Scientific Articles
Abstract: Identifying technological convergence among emerging technologies in cybersecurity is crucial for advancing science and fostering innovation. Unlike previous studies focusing on the binary relationship between a paper and the concept it attributes to...
by Daniel Celeny, Loïc Maréchal | Feb 7, 2024 | Publications, Scientific Articles
Abstract: We extract firms’ cyber risk with a machine learning algorithm measuring the proximity between their disclosures and a dedicated cyber corpus. Our approach outperforms dictionary methods, uses full disclosure and not devoted-only sections, and...
by Loïc Maréchal, Alain Mermoud, Dimitri Percia David, Mathias Humbert | Feb 7, 2024 | Publications, Scientific Articles
Abstract: Early-stage firms play a significant role in driving innovation and creating new products and services, especially for cybersecurity. Therefore, evaluating their performance is crucial for investors and policymakers. This work presents a financial evaluation...
by Alain Mermoud | Jan 31, 2024 | Past Events
The Swiss Quantum Days renew the tradition of the former NCCR QSIT General Meetings taking place in Arosa. The aim is to bring together the Swiss quantum community for scientific exchange and to initiate new collaborations. More information can be found here.
by Technology Observatory | Jan 4, 2024 | Podcasts, Press, Publications
Digital technologies offer strong potential for Switzerland, but it is crucial to understand which opportunities and risks, as well as which dependencies, arise when using them. One of the goals of the DDPS’ cyber strategy is to be as technically autonomous as...
by Technology Observatory | Jan 1, 2024 | Technology Reviews
Foreword 2023 was an eventful year for Switzerland in cyberspace. The number of reported cyber incidents increased to almost 50,000 reports. Swiss organisations and authorities were the target of a coordinated DDoS attack in two weeks over the summer. Hackers were...
