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Joint Lectures on Cybersecurity & Cryptography at the University of Namibia (UNAM)
On 20 May 2026 the University of Namibia (UNAM) launched its Cybersecurity & Cryptography module for their new Master of Science in Blockchain Technology.Delivered by an international team of lecturers from the SwissAfricaCySec, the module began with a strong focus on the human factor as both the primary entry…
Blockchain Course in Windhoek, Namibia
University of Namibia (UNAM) Prof Dr. Walter Dettling recently delivered a two week blockchain course in Windhoek, Namibia. The hybrid teaching format included 6 in-person and 4 online postgraduate students. The course was structured as an intensive program comprising eight sessions of six hours each. It provided participants…
Swiss National Future Day 2025: Strengthening Digital Responsibility Together 🚀
On November 13th 2025 Hermann Grieder and Janine Jäger from the Digital Trust Competence Center welcomed 20 girls to our “Cyberhero Transformation” workshop at FHNW School of Business. The day was dedicated to one central theme: digital responsibility. Children today encounter the online world at an early…
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…
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…
Strengthening International Collaboration in Responsible Blockchain Innovation
The Africa Center of Excellence in Blockchain Research (ACEBR) aims to position Africa as a global leader in responsible blockchain innovation through inclusive research, policy development, and technology adoption.As part of this vision, ACEBR runs the Young Researchers’ Community Program, which offers mentoring and professional guidance for highly motivated…
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…
International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies
The 15th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2025) held in Vienna, Austria, addressed the growing challenges posed by Emerging Disruptive Technologies. This conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for scientific exchange.Presentation of the Trust in AI Path Model by Jona KargPresentationsWe had the pleasure of presenting…
Podcast Feature: Cultural Influences on Cybersecurity Behavior
Bettina Schneider and Franka Ebai were recently invited to speak on the “AngriffsLustig” podcast hosted by Andreas Wisler, CFO of goSecurity AG. The episode, titled #146 ANGRIFFSLUSTIG – Interview with Bettina Schneider and Franka Ebai, was published on Thursday, 17 July 2025, and is now available on major platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.🎧…