NCSC and Markant AG host Cyber Security Forum – Industry and Trade in Bern; around 100 Markant partners attend
The Cyber Security Forum – Industry and Trade
17.06.2026 - Cyberattacks targeting supply chains and retail business are increasingly posing a risk in Switzerland. The industry and trade sector is particularly vulnerable owing to its heavy reliance on digital systems and the tight integration of those systems. This means that disruptions to supply chains, logistics or payment systems can have far-reaching consequences. To foster the exchange of information and promote resilience within the sector, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Markant AG jointly hosted the Cyber Security Forum – Industry and Trade on 16 June 2026.
Recent developments show that cybersecurity must increasingly be viewed from a sector-wide perspective. Attackers operate in networks, while dependencies along value chains continue to grow, increasing overall vulnerability. The NCSC is therefore placing increased emphasis on cooperation with the business community and the respective sectors. This is aimed at stepping up the exchange of information, fostering a shared understanding of the threat landscape and building greater resilience across these sectors.
The NCSC held the Cyber Security Forum – Industry and Trade together with Markant AG in Bern on 16 June to promote dialogue within the industry and trade sector. The event provided an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the threat landscape and share practical experiences. Around 100 Markant partners from industry and trade used the forum to exchange ideas and expand their networks.
In their opening remarks, Florian Schütz, Director of the NCSC, and Patrick Scheurwater, Managing Director of Markant Syntrade Schweiz AG, emphasised the growing importance of cybersecurity for businesses. They highlighted that cyber risks have long been among the key challenges facing Switzerland’s economic stability and security of supply.
During the forum, discussions focused on the evolving threat landscape in Switzerland, the impact of ‘covert cyberwar’ on the economy and security of supply, and current cyberattack methods. This was rounded off with case studies from the industry and insights into existing and potential models of cooperation between the state and the private sector.
A key feature of the event was the panel discussion on current trends in cybersecurity. Mr Schütz discussed current issues from a political, economic and regulatory perspective alongside cybersecurity expert Peter Hacker and former National Council member Edith Graf-Litscher. The discussion focused specifically on the practical implementation of security measures and on collaboration between the various stakeholders.
The NCSC is working with industry partners to drive forward sectoral collaboration by establishing Cyber Security Centres (CSCs). Using the Healthcare CSC as an example, H-CSC President Erik Dinkel and H-CSC Managing Director Sophie Nägeli explained how CSCs are structured and work in practice. During the session, they shared insights into their initial experiences and key findings from setting up and running a CSC.
The Cyber Security Forum represents an important step towards proactively deepening dialogue with the industry and trade sector in the field of cybersecurity. The NCSC will continue to build on this commitment with the aim of improving resilience in the long term.
The Cyber Security Forum – Industry and Trade
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