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| Type | Professional association (chapter) |
|---|---|
| Focus | Professional networking, education, knowledge sharing |
| Field | Information security, cybersecurity |
Formerly called | (ISC)² Chapter Switzerland |
ISC2 Switzerland Chapter (also styled (ISC)² Chapter Switzerland) is a professional cybersecurity community organization for information security practitioners resident in Switzerland, working in Switzerland, or otherwise closely connected to Switzerland. The chapter’s mission is to advance information security locally by enabling members and other security professionals to share knowledge, grow professionally, educate others, and collaborate.
Overview
The chapter operates as a local networking and professional-development community, organizing member meetings and events featuring presentations and discussions on information security topics. Activities have included recurring chapter meetings, conference-style events, and collaboration with other security organizations.
Mission
The chapter describes its mission as promoting community and professional networking for information security specialists connected to Switzerland, with the goal of advancing information security in the local community through knowledge sharing, professional growth, education, and collaboration.
Organization and governance
The chapter is led by elected or appointed officers (for example: President, Treasurer, Secretary, and membership-focused roles). Leadership terms are commonly aligned to the chapter’s General Assembly cycle.
Selected leadership history
The following names are recorded as chapter presidents in chapter reporting for the listed periods:
- Peter Berlich (President; listed in 2012 reporting; term shown as “Open”)
- Rüdiger Rissmann (President; March 2015 – March 2016)
- John Alexakis (President; 31 March 2018 – 31 March 2019)
- Enrico Fontan (President; 28 May 2020 – 28 May 2021)
- Camillo Lucini (President; 28 May 2021 – 17 March 2022)
- Enrico Fontan (President; 28 May 2022 – 2024)
- Aleksejs Okolovskis (President; from 2024)
Membership
Membership counts fluctuating over time.
Reported member counts (selected years)
- 2012: 126
- 2014: 161
- 2018: 172
- 2019: 152
- 2020: 149
- 2021: 180
- 2022: 150
- 2023: 246
- 2024: 283
The chapter has historically included both ISC2-credentialed members and non-credentialed members, with varying membership categories and dues structures across reporting periods.
Activities
Meetings and events
Hosting recurring member meetings (including quarterly cycles in multiple years) and larger events such as chapter conferences.
During the COVID-19 period a transition to online-only meetings and later hybrid formats, including continuing professional education (CPE) submissions linked to chapter activities.
Partnerships and community engagement
Collaboration with other security organizations, including work alongside Security Interest Group Switzerland (SIGS) in multiple years.
Participation or earlier involvement in the Center for Cyber Safety and Education’s Safe & Secure Online program.
Legal status
The chapter is legally registered in Switzerland as a non-profit association.
Online presence
Chapter official website and the use of communication channels such as email and social media (for example, LinkedIn and Twitter/X) for member outreach and event promotion.
See also
References
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