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In this episode, Sandra Casalini talks to Elisa Torres, the 19-year-old founder of Girls in Quantum.
At just 16, Elisa started the organisation to inspire young women around the world to explore quantum computing, a field with transformative potential for healthcare, cybersecurity, and data protection. She explains why diversity is key to innovation, how curiosity led her to quantum technology, and why it’s vital to educate young people about the safe and responsible use of technology.
Her vision: a global community that learns, collaborates, and builds careers in the world of quantum computing.

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly - but so are the risks hidden in its systems.
In this episode, Sandra Casalini talks with Maura Pintor, Assistant Professor at the PRA Laboratory of the University of Cagliari, about the unseen vulnerabilities of AI models. Pintor explains why proactive security testing - modeling attacks before they happen - is essential for building trustworthy AI. She discusses how misjudgments and confirmation bias slow progress, and why the fast-paced evolution of generative AI poses challenges for data quality and reliability. Despite the hurdles, Pintor remains optimistic: new approaches in automated testing and validation show that...

In dieser Episode spricht Tobias Bolzern mit Serdar Günal-Rütsche, Leiter der Abteilung für Cyberkriminalität bei der Kantonspolizei Zürich und des Netzwerks NEDIC. Serdar erklärt, wie sich die Polizeiarbeit durch Digitalisierung verändert hat und warum internationale Zusammenarbeit im Kampf gegen Cyberkriminalität wichtig ist. Er stellt das Netzwerk NEDIC vor, das den Austausch von Informationen und Wissen zwischen Kantonen fördert.Er berichtet auch über den erfolgreichen Fall der Ransomware-Gruppe Aidbase, bei dem die Schweiz beteiligt war und international mit Europol zusammengearbeitet wurde. Serdar betont, dass DDoS-Angriffe eine unterschätzte Gefahr darstellen und dass der Umgang mit persönlichen Daten in der Gesellschaft verbessert werden muss....

In this episode, Sandra Casalini talks to Jean-Marc Rickli about the opportunities and risks of new technologies. He emphasises that technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 and AI offer great potential for medical advances, but can also be misused, for example for genetic manipulation or deepfakes. Rickli emphasises that technological progress is often faster than security precautions, which poses a challenge for cybersecurity. He warns of exponential developments and geopolitical tensions, particularly between the USA and China. He concludes by emphasising that technology can be both a blessing and a curse and that we need to use it responsibly.

In this episode, Nicolas Mayencourt (DreamLab Technologies) explains why cybersecurity must be rethought – from tech foundation to political priority. He urges faster action, secure infrastructure, and a digital social contract to define our rights and duties online.

Tobias Bolzern speaks with Mike Mullane from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) about the crucial role of standards in cyber security. Mullane explains how global frameworks foster trust and support digital trade, while also tackling emerging threats like deepfakes. Learn how initiatives like JPEG Trust help verify authenticity – and why digital literacy is more important than ever.

Sandra Casalini speaks with Mauro Vignati from the Red Cross about the rising threat of cognitive warfare. From neurotechnology to online radicalisation, they explore how modern tools are used to manipulate thoughts—especially in vulnerable democracies.

Is AI a breakthrough or a risk? In this episode, futurist Karin Frick discusses with Tobias Bolzern how artificial intelligence is shaping our society, economy, and daily lives - and why critical thinking remains essential in an AI-driven world.

How can cyberattacks be stopped before they even happen? In this episode, Tobias Bolzern talks to Daniel Fabian, a security expert at Google, about the fascinating world of red teaming. Ethical hackers simulate real attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. Daniel shares unique insights into his work, from creative attack methods – like tampered USB plasma globes, to securing AI systems.

In this episode of Swiss Cyber Security Days Talk, Carolina Hinrichsen discusses cyber resilience with Admiral Dr. Daum and Diego Schmidlin. They explore the integration of cyber defense in national security, Germany's multi-faceted cybersecurity approach, and Switzerland's initiatives to combat evolving cyber threats. The conversation highlights the role of military forces in cyber defense and the importance of international cooperation and preparedness. Join Carolina for an in-depth look at cybersecurity in the military domain.