ICT
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are essential for businesses and institutions. A large-scale ICT failure would seriously jeopardise the functioning of the economy.
ICT infrastructure: NES measures in a crisis
The NES focuses on measures to maintain ICT-driven business and government processes as much as possible during disruptions, or to minimise the negative effects of such disruptions on Switzerland. To achieve this, it works closely with telecom service providers and operators.
In the event of supply bottlenecks, critical ICT services would be prioritised; for example, internet telephony would take precedence over audio and video data.
Organisation
The division comprises ICT infrastructure operators and ICT service providers. Members of the other FONES divisions (e.g. Energy and Logistics) are also involved.
ICT minimum standards
Responsibilities were reallocated as part of the strategy review and the establishment of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Since March 2024, the NCSC has been responsible for the ICT minimum standards.
Further information
On this page, you will find the links and FAQs relating to the ICT division.