Joining forces for greater online security
11.09.2014 - Joining forces to confront cybercrime. With this in mind, Internet providers, banks and other partners have founded the Swiss Internet Security Alliance (SISA). SISA has launched a security check which allows users to verify and optimize their devices.
Swiss online services are seen as secure and trustworthy. In order to be able to live up to this reputation in the future, leading representatives of the Swiss economy have founded the Swiss Internet Security Alliance (SISA). This cross-sector partnership underscores its members' commitment to security for their services and their customers.
Offering more security
The founding of the Swiss Internet Security Alliance is a sign of its members' commitment to making the Internet a secure place in Switzerland. The association brings together expert knowledge from representatives of various sectors and promotes information-sharing amongst competitors.
Overcoming challenges together
The Swiss Internet Security Alliance's focuses on its main assets - the knowledge, experience and technical expertise of its members. Its members asut, Centralway, Credit Suisse, cyscon Schweiz, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hostpoint, Migros Bank, PostFinance, Raiffeisen, Sunrise, Swisscard, Swisscom, SWITCH, UBS, upc cablecom and Viseca have longstanding experience in dealing with online security. The association is open to other interested parties.
Comprehensive security check
Comprehensive security check
Upon founding the association, the Swiss Internet Security Alliance is launching a security check. The Swiss Security Check provides protection on three levels. Users with outdated or incorrectly configured software who are therefore subject to a security risk, will find this out within seconds. If there is suspicion of malware, the malware cleaner helps with the diagnosis and resolution of the problems. A cyber vaccine completes the protection and keeps electronic pests at bay.
The Swiss Security Check is free and can be accessed at www.swiss-isa.ch.