Cybercrime is a growing risk for companies and individuals. The cybercrime event organized by Severin Gilg & Partner in collaboration with CRYPTRON Security GmbH offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the threats and protective measures in the digital space.

There are currently significant developments in the field of cybercrime around the world, offering both challenges and opportunities for a more secure digital future.

• Global negotiations on the UN Cybercrime Treaty
  The United Nations is working intensively on a new international treaty to combat cybercrime. However, negotiations on this are proving difficult, as it represents a balancing act between improving global security and protecting human rights. Some fear that the treaty could allow governments to implement far-reaching surveillance measures without adequate safeguards for civil rights. NGOs such as Access Now warn that an overly broad treaty could potentially criminalize political offenses and argue for clear definitions and safeguards. It remains to be seen whether an agreement will be reached in the near future.
• Rising costs and frequency of cyber attacks
  The economic impact of cybercrime continues to grow. The global cost of cybercrime is estimated at USD 9.5 trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Ransomware attacks in particular have emerged as a serious threat, affecting almost 73% of all organizations in 2023. These attacks result in high financial losses and significantly impact the affected organizations, making the need for more robust protection measures increasingly urgent.
• Trends and challenges in cybersecurity 2024
  According to the World Economic Forum's “Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024”, there is a growing gap between organizations that are able to effectively fend off cyber threats and those that are falling behind in their cyber resilience. Small and medium-sized companies in particular have taken major steps backwards in the past year, while larger organizations have made progress in their security architecture. The lack of qualified cyber security specialists in Switzerland and worldwide also remains a serious challenge. Only 15% of companies are optimistic that the situation will improve significantly in the next two years. These disparities jeopardize global cybersecurity, as vulnerabilities in one part of the system can potentially affect all others.

In summary, cybercrime remains a significant threat that is constantly evolving and poses new challenges for companies and states. The global community must work together more closely to find innovative security solutions and make the digital space more secure. At the same time, human rights and data protection should not be sacrificed to achieve short-term security gains.

This cyber crime event will include a live hacking demonstration showing how hackers penetrate IT systems and what the consequences can be. Cyber security expert Stefan Mettler will provide practical tips on how to protect yourself from such attacks and offer insights into the risks that are often overlooked.

Participants can ask their questions in an interactive Q&A session and receive valuable recommendations on how to improve their own cyber security. The event will take place on October 2 at Restaurant Heidelberg in Aadorf and is aimed at anyone who would like to deepen their knowledge of cybersecurity.

Admission is CHF 38 and promises to be an exciting and informative event. The event will be followed by an aperitif riche.

Registration and details directly online at Cyber-Crime Event in Aadorf or send us an e-mail to info@cryptron.ch.