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Ksandros is a cybersecurity consultant and engineer specializing in offensive security, currently working with United Security Providers AG in Switzerland. Since earning his Master’s in Cybersecurity from ETHZ-EPFL in 2021, he has focused on identifying vulnerabilities through penetration testing, red teaming, and other offensive security methods to help strengthen clients' infrastructure. In addition, Ksandros has hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident response, which has broadened his perspective on security. Focused on his interests in cryptography and network security, Ksandros is continually exploring new ways to protect vital systems in the evolving digital landscape.

Peter Berlich is head of the Cyber Security department at FFHS. He has over twenty years of experience in cyber security, including as a security manager, consultant and lecturer. In the past, he has been involved in a number of voluntary and responsible activities for professional organisations.

He has a particular interest in practice-oriented training and knowledge transfer, especially using blended learning methods and supporting personal development paths in the cyber security industry.

Seit über 4,5 Jahren als Marketingleiterin und Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung bei der Dieci AG tätig. Umfangreiche Erfahrung im Marketing mit besonderem Fokus auf digitale Projekte sowie Systembetreuung und -integration. Verantwortung für die Systemlandschaft der Dieci AG und Leitung eines spezialisierten Teams.

Marc Etienne Cortesi studied computer science at ETH Zurich. After holding various roles in IT consulting, he joined Baloise in 2011. Until 2016, he led the group-wide IT audit and for the past 7 years he has been responsible for information security as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Marc is a board member of the Swiss Financial Sector – Cyber Security Centre, which aims to strengthen the cyber resilience of the financial sector and promotes institutional cooperation between financial institutions and authorities. In addition, he passes on his knowledge to master's students in the Information & Cyber Security program as a guest lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Marc is married and has two daughters.

Hannes Gassert is an entrepreneur and activist at the interface between technology, society and culture. He is a member of the Board of Directors of companies such as Liip and Wemakeit, a member of the Board of Trustees of Pro Helvetia and President of CH++.

For him, one thing is clear: communities like the ones that come together here are essential for a Switzerland that will continue to function tomorrow – in a meaningful and secure way.

Peter has been working internationally as a "MATCHMAKER" for over 20 years. This is exactly the thread and passion in his life. He can always be found when it comes to connecting the right people with exciting companies. Be it in HR consulting, in management and IT consulting or in the corporate environment at a high-tech company. Since September 2020 he is live with his startup cyberunity. A cyber-security-career-community which, in addition to forward-looking talent acquisition in the area of information security, is primarily concerned with the topic of human-centered security: Together with two business partners, he hosts the Swiss Cyber Circle Community.

David is a dedicated IT professional with over 20 years of experience who is passionate about keeping our digital world safe. Currently David is the Group Director of Digital Trust and Chief Information Security Officer at DocMorris. He likes to embrace the power of the collective and as such has collaboration style based on clarity, focus, empathy and creativity. When not at work, David enjoys time with his family and immersing himself in nature by venturing into the forest.

Florian Muff ist im Vorstand der Allianz Digitale Sicherheit Schweiz und Lead Auditor des Cyber Seal. Er schult angehende Auditoren und leitet die Vorbereitungsworkshops für IT-Dienstleister bei Alltron.

Antoine Neuenschwander is the technical lead of the Bug Bounty Program and Security Incident Responder at Swisscom. He is a passionate cybersecurity practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in various roles in software development, IT security operations and penetration testing and is committed to open discussion of these topics on social media. In his spare time, he is active as an ethical hacker.

Yves Pellaton is Manager Penetration Testing and Senior Security Consultant at United Security Providers AG in Switzerland. With experience in cybersecurity, Yves specializes in infrastructure assessments, penetration testing, and Red Teaming engagements. His focus is on offensive security, where he strives to enhance digital safety by leading and executing penetration tests and providing security-oriented training for developers and management.

Thomas Punz ist der Gründer und CEO der SECURNITE Gruppe. Er promovierte in Teilchenphysik an der ETH Zürich. Nach seiner Promotion wechselte er in die Privatwirtschaft und arbeitete für verschiedene Unternehmen und Branchen in mehreren Ländern. Seit über 13 Jahren ist er im Bereich der Informations- und Cybersicherheit tätig. Im Jahr 2017 gründete er SECURNITE als internationalen, innovativen Anbieter für Informations- und Cybersicherheitsberatung.

Johannes Raff, CEO and founder of Clue Security Services AG. Johannes has over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. In 2015, he founded Clue Security Services AG in Switzerland with the aim of making cybersecurity accessible to SMEs and large companies as a managed security service provider.

Accomplished and results driven senior security manager with national security background at cabinet level in government and board level in private sector leading full spectrum of cyber, information, and corporate security domains for finance, energy, logistics, and telecommunication industries. Proven ability in information security conception/architecture, threat intelligence analysis, editing/streamlining of products, and balancing various contact and interest groups; cross-departmental security stakeholder management in private sector, federal administration, and in research/teaching. Adept at establishing security standards for numerous regulated industries and in critical (information) infrastructure protection (e.g. ISO 27001/2; ISACA Implementation Guide for 27001; NIST; BSI Standard 100-1; ASIS Enterprise Security Risk Management). Demonstrated history of success in corporate security risk management and cooperation with authorities at federal, EU (ENISA), and professional/specialist associations (ASIS, ECSA, ISACA).