04.08.2025

Celebrating Members, Momentum & What’s Ahead

Women4Cyber Switzerland is growing fast — with new members, strong community partners, and exciting projects ahead. From our inspiring launch event in Prilly to our upcoming quote booklet and much more to share. Dive in! 💥

🎉 We’ve Surpassed 50 Members!

We're delighted to announce that our network now includes over 50 members!
Your dedication and engagement are vital in shaping a more inclusive cybersecurity community in Switzerland.

Meet Our Newest Community Partners

We’re proud to welcome three outstanding organizations that share our mission:

• Trust Valley – A Lake Geneva–based cluster in digital trust & cybersecurity, uniting 400+ organizations to promote innovation, research, and talent.
• Swiss Cyber Storm – The team behind the Swiss Hacking Challenge and one of Switzerland’s most respected cybersecurity conferences.
• ETH Cyber Group – A student-run initiative at ETH Zurich that raises cybersecurity awareness and fosters interdisciplinary engagement.

Your support strengthens our ecosystem, we’re excited to collaborate!

💡 Not a Member Yet? Join Us!

If you haven’t joined yet, now’s the perfect time to become part of a growing, supportive community that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Membership benefits include:

🤝 Exclusive Networking & Mentorship
Connect with leading cybersecurity professionals, inspiring mentors, and like-minded peers to support your growth.

📚 Career Development & Learning
Gain access to workshops, insider insights, and hands-on opportunities to keep pace with an ever-evolving cyber landscape.

🌟 Visibility & Recognition
Showcase your knowledge through speaking opportunities, event contributions, and leadership roles within the community.

⚖️ Advocacy & Inclusion
Join a collective voice promoting gender diversity, inclusive policies, and systemic change in cybersecurity.

Launch Event Recap 

On June 24, we officially launched Women4Cyber Switzerland at the Unlimitrust Campus in Prilly. Over 100 guests from across Switzerland joined us for an inspiring evening featuring:

🎤 Keynote by Andrea Delannoy, Founder & President of MOD-Elle
👥 Opening by Carine Allaz, Co-Founder & President of W4C Switzerland
💬 Panel “Women’s Perspectives on the Evolution of Cybersecurity” moderated by Anouk Geene, with:
– Lennig Pedron (Trust Valley)
– Monica Ratte (NCSC)
– Joanna Bouckaert (World Economic Forum)

A lively networking apéro wrapped up the evening and sparked new ideas and collaborations.

Coming Soon: Women4Cyber Switzerland Register of Experts

We’re building a public register of experts to highlight the incredible talent in our network and to help connect professionals with media, event organizers, policymakers, and industry leaders looking for cybersecurity expertise.

Whether you're an experienced professional or rising voice in your field, we want to showcase your expertise!

Members Spotlight

Media

Mary-Lou Barraud: Une criminologue face aux mutations de la cybercriminalité

Clemence Poirier: Signals, Noise, and Narratives: Cyber Operations Against the Space Sector Amid the Israel-Iran War - Via Satellite

Carine Allaz: Plus de 16 milliards de mots de passe volés: trois questions pour faire face à un piratage qui nous concerne tous - Le Temps

Anna Levitina: Cybersecurity Compliance For Technology And Digital Service Providers In Switzerland And The European Union - Data Protection - European Union

Lennig Pedron: Comment Genève se positionne en tant que hub de confiance numérique ? | Radio Lac

Cyber Security Events

Sofia Martinez Gomez: Women In Cyber Day - Women in Cyber Switzerland

Joanna Bouckaert: rcsweek | Regional Cybersecurity Week

Monica Ratte: Agenda-CNCI - Evenements CNCI

Carine Allaz: W4C'S 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Conference

What’s Next?

We’re preparing new opportunities for the months ahead:

-Webinars
-University Roadshows
-Community Meetups

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28 August, Zurich: SIGS 6th Women in Security Dinner

29-30 September, Athens: W4C'S 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Conference

28 October, Bern: Swiss Cyber Storm Conference

29 October, Bern: Cyber-Defence Campus Conference

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