(registration will be closed June 3rd, 2025)
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Meet with and be inspired by like-minded peers who face a similar set of challenges. Share strategies for mitigating the most current information security threats. A friendly, relaxed and professional atmosphere will ensure that you leave this event with a new wealth of trust-based contacts and tangible takeaways. Our goal: bring together what belongs together!
Important! Even if you are not a professional yet, come along and benefit from your peers. Everyone is welcome, even if you may not be able to contribute much or nothing at the beginning. It's about learning and benefiting from others so that you can pass on your experiences later.
For further planned events please check at https://www.sig-switzerland.ch/upcoming-events/
Looking forward to see you there,
your SIGS team
As always: sales peoples (incl. CEO's and Founders), vendors and all peoples who just like to sell their products or services are not allowed to take part at SIGS events.
Important! Even if you are not a professional yet, come along and benefit from your peers. Everyone is welcome, even if you may not be able to contribute much or nothing at the beginning. It's about learning and benefiting from others so that you can pass on your experiences later.
For further planned events please check at https://www.sig-switzerland.ch/upcoming-events/
Looking forward to see you there,
your SIGS team
As always: sales peoples (incl. CEO's and Founders), vendors and all peoples who just like to sell their products or services are not allowed to take part at SIGS events.
Location
Hilton Zürich Airport
Hohenbühlstrasse 10
8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
Hohenbühlstrasse 10
8152 Opfikon-Glattbrugg
DATE & TIME
June 4th, 2025, 1:30 pm - open end incl. dinner
Airport Transfer & Parking
There's a shuttle bus from and to the airport (unfortunately no longer for free - CHF 5 one way)
Parking lots at the hotel are available, but also no longer for free.
Parking lots at the hotel are available, but also no longer for free.
Participation Fee
EUR 60.--
1:00 pm
Registration
1:30 PM
Welcome & short introduction from the moderator Monika Atanasova, Member of the Board at Cloud Security Alliance Switzerland
1:30 PM
Dr. Chase Cunningham aka Dr. Zero Trust
Critical Analysis of common Pitfalls in Cloud Strategy
The cybersecurity market is fundamentally flawed. Despite massive investments in cybersecurity infrastructure, including cloud security solutions, organizations continue to face unprecedented threats. This vulnerability is exacerbated by outdated corporate strategies, ineffective government initiatives, and an often misguided approach to cloud adoption and management. This talk explores the root causes behind persistent failures in cybersecurity practices, emphasizing the critical importance of robust cloud security frameworks and secure cloud architecture.
Attendees will gain insights into how misaligned incentives, poor regulatory frameworks, and reactive rather than proactive security strategies have significantly undermined the potential benefits of cloud computing, leaving businesses exposed to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The session will critically analyze common pitfalls in cloud strategy, including issues with data sovereignty, shared responsibility misunderstandings, and insecure cloud integrations.
From corporate complacency to inadequately designed government policies, this session will expose systemic issues and offer a comprehensive analysis of how these factors contribute to cybersecurity failures. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges surrounding cloud security, insights into why current practices are unsustainable, and strategic guidance on building a more resilient cybersecurity future, both in the cloud and beyond.
Critical Analysis of common Pitfalls in Cloud Strategy
The cybersecurity market is fundamentally flawed. Despite massive investments in cybersecurity infrastructure, including cloud security solutions, organizations continue to face unprecedented threats. This vulnerability is exacerbated by outdated corporate strategies, ineffective government initiatives, and an often misguided approach to cloud adoption and management. This talk explores the root causes behind persistent failures in cybersecurity practices, emphasizing the critical importance of robust cloud security frameworks and secure cloud architecture.
Attendees will gain insights into how misaligned incentives, poor regulatory frameworks, and reactive rather than proactive security strategies have significantly undermined the potential benefits of cloud computing, leaving businesses exposed to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The session will critically analyze common pitfalls in cloud strategy, including issues with data sovereignty, shared responsibility misunderstandings, and insecure cloud integrations.
From corporate complacency to inadequately designed government policies, this session will expose systemic issues and offer a comprehensive analysis of how these factors contribute to cybersecurity failures. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges surrounding cloud security, insights into why current practices are unsustainable, and strategic guidance on building a more resilient cybersecurity future, both in the cloud and beyond.
2:15 PM
Umberto Annino, Chair, Cybersecurity Advisory Board, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) & Cloud Solution Architect for Data Security, Microsoft
The Boring and Tedious Part of Cloud Governance
Clarifications that need to be made BEFORE implementing cloud use cases, and necessary and important security measures. What residual risks remain after the “go to cloud”?
The Boring and Tedious Part of Cloud Governance
Clarifications that need to be made BEFORE implementing cloud use cases, and necessary and important security measures. What residual risks remain after the “go to cloud”?
2:50 PM
Short solution presentation incl. Q&A from a sponsor
(details will follow)
(details will follow)
3:00 PM
Short solution presentation incl. Q&A from a sponsor
(details will follow)
(details will follow)
3:10 PM
Break
3:50 PM
4 different Breakout Sessions to join - you can chose/attend two of them
Breakout Session No. 1: Peter van Eijk, Cloud and Zero Trust Instructor / Board Member CSA Dutch Chapter
How is Zero Trust Working to Improve your Cloud Security?
Security in the cloud is a confusing and complicated topic for many organizations. The dynamic nature of the cloud makes existing security practices hard to adapt.
At the same time, cloud offers new opportunities for securing, but the whole process seems overwhelming. How is a zero trust access model useful as an approach to streamline cloud security?
We'll explore questions, experiences and examples. Be prepared for some table top exercises as well.
How is Zero Trust Working to Improve your Cloud Security?
Security in the cloud is a confusing and complicated topic for many organizations. The dynamic nature of the cloud makes existing security practices hard to adapt.
At the same time, cloud offers new opportunities for securing, but the whole process seems overwhelming. How is a zero trust access model useful as an approach to streamline cloud security?
We'll explore questions, experiences and examples. Be prepared for some table top exercises as well.
Breakout Session No. 2: Gion Manetsch, Enterprise Security Architect at PostFinance
(details will follow)
(details will follow)
Breakout Session No. 3: Stephan Gautschi, Head of Cyber Security at Axpo Systems AG
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Roundtable Discussion
Introduction round, status, market and technology trends
Architecture & solution approaches
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Roundtable Discussion
Introduction round, status, market and technology trends
- Current status of participants:
o Who has/wants SASE?
o Who prefers the "best of breed" approach? o Where do companies stand today? - SASE drivers (e.g., cloud usage, remote work, zero trust) and typical implementation pitfalls
Architecture & solution approaches
- Components of SASE (SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWNG, RAS)
- Centralized vs. decentralized models
- Integration with existing IT/security infrastructure
Security aspects & Zero Trust - How does Zero Trust fit into SASE?
- Identity-based access vs. network access
- Threat defense & data control
Migration strategies & best practices - Lessons learned from real projects
- Piloting, phase planning, stakeholder management
Breakout Session No. 4: (details will follow)
5:00 PM
Short break and change the room to the next Breakout Session of your choice
5:15 PM
Second Breakout Session round
6:30 PM
Dinner & Networking till open end
Contributors & Speakers
Below you will find our contributors and speakers to whom we say a big thank you !
Main Moderator
Monika Atanasova
Board Member Cloud Security Alliance Switzerland
Further information at Monika Atanasova | LinkedIn
Co-Moderator
Maria Zidkova
Board Member Cloud Security Alliance Switzerland
Further information at Maria Zidkova | LinkedIn
Umberto Annino
Chair, Cybersecurity Advisory Board, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) / Cloud Solution Architect for Data Security, Microsoft
Further information at Umberto Annino | LinkedIn
Stephan Gautschi
Head Cyber Security at Axpo Systems AG
Further information at Stephan Gautschi | LinkedIn
Gion Manetsch
Enterprise Security Architect at PostFinance
Further information at Gion Manetsch | LinkedIn
Peter HJ van Eijk
Cloud and Zero Trust Instructor / Board Member CSA Dutch Chapter
Further information at Peter HJ van Eijk | LinkedIn
Contact Us
If you have any questions or you like to get information about further events, please do not hesitate to contact us!