New publication The CYREN team has developed a standardised definition and taxonomy for cybersecurity behaviour within organisations. TECBO classifies employee behaviour into five domains – ranging from IT usage to the handling of security incidents – and is freely available for use in both research and practice. Ambuehl, B., Ebert,… Read More »Cybersecurity practices in organisations
Privacy notices and privacy policies are standard practice today, but they primarily explain how data is processed. What specific risks are users exposed to? In other areas, such as drug safety or consumer protection, explicit risk warnings are taken for granted. Instead of merely disclosing data practices, users should be… Read More »More clarity on risks in data protection
Cyberattacks are no longer limited to large corporations. Schools, local authorities and SMEs are increasingly being targeted and often lack both the expertise and the budget to protect themselves adequately. This is precisely where the concept of Cybersecurity Clinics comes in. Cybersecurity Clinics bring students and organisations together: students provide… Read More »Cybersecurity Clinics bring students and organisations together
How can organizations effectively protect their employees from cyberattacks? The new CAS Cyber Risk Awareness at ZHAW addresses exactly this question. The program focuses on the human factor as a key element in information security. It combines practical experience with scientific insights and is aimed at professionals who want to… Read More »Looking Back: CAS Cyber Risk Awareness
The CYRENZH Cybersecurity Clinic offers pro bono cybersecurity services to selected organizations in Switzerland. Students from the University of Zurich, the ZHAW School of Engineering and the ZHAW School of Management and Law apply the knowledge they have acquired during their studies in a practical way to strengthen the cyber… Read More »Successful Implementation of the First Four Cybersecurity Clinic Projects
Complex problems such as cyber security can only be solved through the constructive and continuous exchange of knowledge between a wide range of partners. Proven solutions from the past are often not enough, as technologies, strategies and players are constantly evolving. CYREN ZH strengthens cooperation and exchange in the Canton… Read More »Together for Cyber Resilience in the Canton of Zurich
Cyberattacks are prevalent in today’s world and everybody may become an attack target. Successful attacks may have serious consequences, such as the theft of sensitive information, corrupted data and systems, and the inability to continue business operations, possibly for an extended period of time. Ultimately, successful cyberattacks typically lead to… Read More »Protection thanks to cybersecurity clinic
CYREN ZH is featured in the SRF programs “Rundschau” and “10 vor 10” to provide insights into the controversial topics surrounding location-based tracking and data protection. Report on SRF: The spy in our cell phones. A US data trader is offering location data for sale that is collected from apps… Read More »CYREN ZH sheds light on the dangers of location data in SRF broadcasts
TikTok is particularly popular with young people and has been criticized for its low data protection standards, among other things. A recent study examined for the first time how young people aged 12 to 18 manage their privacy on TikTok with regard to personal videos. Text: Johanna Seiwald, ZHAW digital… Read More »TikTok and the privacy of teenagers
Information security, data protection and the human factor: The CAS Cyber Risk Awareness teaches concepts and practice from psychology, communication and IT in order to sensitize relevant stakeholders to cyber risks and positively influence the security culture of an organization. Learn more The new program was created within the DIZH… Read More »New further training in Cyber Security