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,…

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…

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. 

On October 16, 2024, Franka Ebai and Bettina Schneider from the Comptence Center Digital Trust joined a Movetia network meeting in Bern.The focus of the event was the exchange between the project managers and Movetia employees. Franka and Bettina had the opportunity to present the new research project – the…

Funded by Movetia International Programme, FHNW has launched the SwissAfricaCySec project, bringing together 11 partners — 6 African higher education institutions and 4 Swiss organisations.This ambitious 18-month project aims to create a digital platform to foster cross-cultural exchange, enhance cybersecurity skills, and facilitate research collaboration between educators, researchers, and students…