Human Centred Security Day 2026

Zentrum Paul Klee

On the topic

At the Human Centred Security Day hosted by Switch, we take a focused and practical deep dive into some of today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.

We explore how to enhance security by making it easier for people to do the right thing, not by trying to change who they are.

The event brings together security professionals, IT leaders, and awareness specialists from across Switzerland and beyond to explore emerging trends, best practices, and effective strategies. Through expert keynotes and interactive sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights on topics such as behaviour change, human risk management, AI-driven threats and building a strong security culture within their organisations.

Beyond the presentations, the day offers valuable networking opportunities, connecting participants with peers, industry and Switch security experts to exchange experiences and best practices.

Whether you are shaping security strategy, leading awareness programmes, or strengthening your organisation’s defenses, the Human Centred Security Day delivers practical knowledge, inspiration, and collaboration to help you stay ahead of evolving cyber risks.


Earn up to 3.75 CPEs and get a certificate of attendance.


Target Audience

We welcome professionals from fields such as digital education, communications, IT, security, or marketing to engage in our talks and discussions. Our event is open to anyone who plays a role in, has an interest in, or is simply curious about security awareness.

Raising awareness, educating, and training users in information security requires a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.


Language of the event will be English.

Agenda (in progress)

Arrival, Check-In and Coffee

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Welcome & Introduction

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  • Martin Leuthold, Head Security & Registry, Switch

  • Belinda Chen, Lead Advisory Board iBarry, SISA

  • Moderation: Dr. Melanie Knieps, UZH

TBD

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HumanIST, University Fribourg

Title: TBD

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Silenccio

News from HUCS

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Cornelia Puhze, Expert Human-Centred Security, Switch

Fabio Greiner, Specialist Human-Centred Security, Switch

Coffee Break & Games

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Network & Dive into world of the Switch Security Adventures

Workshop 1 - TBD

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TBD

Workshop 2 - HABITUX: security culture and play

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Stefan Reischl & Alexander Krenn, nextbeststep

Workshop 3 - TBD

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TBD

Workshop 4 - SCLC (closed)

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Cornelia Puhze, Expert Human-Centred Security, Switch

Fabio Greiner, Specialist Human-Centres Security, Switch

LUNCH & Games

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Network & Dive into world of the Switch Security Adventures

Workshop 2 - HABITUX: security culture and play

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Stefan Reischl & Alexander Krenn, nextbeststep

Workshop 1 - TBD

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TBD

Workshop 3 - TBD

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TBD

COFFEE & Games

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Network & Dive into world of the Switch Security Adventures

Lightning Session - 6 talks in 60 minutes

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  • Ayse Aysenur, CADA

  • Eric Flury, Mindcraft

  • Sara Mikail, Swisscard

  • TBD

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Closing Keynote - TBD

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TBD

Wrap up & Closing

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Dr. Melanie Knips, UZH

APÉRO

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Speakers

Dr. Melanie Knieps (Moderation)

Researcher, Digital Society Initiative (University of Zurich)

Melanie Knieps is a researcher with a background in psychology who focuses on the social aspects of cybersecurity at the Digital Society Initiative of the University of Zurich. She is leading the "Cyber Resilience Network for the Canton of Zurich" (CYREN ZH), which aims to protect the self-determination of Zurich as a business location and its population by establishing a task force of civilian first responders for the digital space. The project also seeks to strengthen cooperation between various actors in the canton of Zurich and provide new training and education opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.

Melanie is also a postdoctoral researcher in the NRP-77 project "Promoting trust in cybersecurity through ethics and law," which aims to provide valuable data, insights, and recommendations regarding the non-technical aspects of cybersecurity. Her particular interest lies in identifying the factors that can promote knowledge exchange among cybersecurity experts, such as trust and other organizational components.

Marcus Beyer

Security Awareness Officer, Swisscom (Schweiz) AG

Marcus Beyer has more than 20 years of experience as a communicator, change manager, moderator, social engineer and consultant in the field of IT and information security. Internal (project) communication with a focus on information security, IT and/or BCM processes is his métier, security awareness his mission. He has been responsible for the security awareness & training programmes at Swisscom (Schweiz) AG for almost 4 years and actively promotes the change process towards a stable and sustainable security culture within the company. He is a member of the Advisory Board at Hoxhunt, on the board of the Swiss Internet Security Alliance (SISA) and is the host of the ‘SecurityAwarenessInsider’ podcast.

Cornelia Puhze

Expert Human Centred Security, Switch

Cornelia Puhze is an expert For Human Centred Security at Switch. She advises various communities on the human element in information security, from both a strategic and practical perspective. Cornelia is educated to postgraduate level in corporate and political communications and has a background in teaching.

Location


Paul Klee Zentrum


Zentrum Paul Klee
Monument im Fruchtland 3
3006 Bern

Partner

The ibarry.ch information platform is backed by the Swiss Internet Security Alliance (SISA). Our vision is to make Switzerland the most secure internet country in the world. Trustworthy and comprehensible information for Swiss internet users makes a major contribution to this vision. iBarry provides information and self-help tools that are created and maintained by an Advisory Board composed of experts.


Recordings 2025

https://switch.mediaspace.cast.switch.ch/channel/Swiss%2BSecurity%2BAwareness%2BDay%2B2024/95179