Prof. Langheinrich selected as a steering committee member of the new NSAN Cybersecurity Cluster

Marc Langheinrich, Full Professor at USI Faculty of Informatics, has been appointed to the steering committee of the new Cybersecurity Cluster within the Swiss National Science Advice Network (NSAN). The network, established on the initiative of the federal government and coordinated by the Federal Chancellery through leading institutions in the Swiss education, research and innovation sector, brings together recognised experts to provide the country with independent and rigorous scientific support in strategic areas.

The Swiss National Science Advice Network (NSAN) was created to strengthen scientific advice to the Confederation through structured collaboration among key institutions in the ERI sector: the ETH Board, Innosuisse, the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, the Swiss National Science Foundation, the Swiss Science Council, and swissuniversities.

Four thematic clusters have been established within the network – Public Health, Cybersecurity, Disinformation and International Challenges – each led by a scientific steering group composed of experts selected for their proven expertise. Their mission is to act as honest brokers: impartial advisors tasked with outlining scenarios, risks and options for action without making specific policy recommendations.

In this context, the appointment of Prof. Marc Langheinrich to the steering committee of the Cybersecurity Cluster highlights his significant contributions to cybersecurity and acknowledges the increasing importance of this field for the country's digital resilience. The cluster will analyse threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging trends in the cybersecurity landscape, equipping federal authorities with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge base.

The experts who make up the NSAN come from Swiss universities and research centres, and their work is grounded in independence, methodological rigour, and the ability to translate complex evidence into analyses understandable to public decision-makers. USI's participation, through Professor Langheinrich's contribution, further strengthens the university's presence in national networks dedicated to technology, security, and digital transformation.