We test the cybersecurity of digital products and networked infrastructures that are of great importance to industry and society.
The NTC is a not-for-profit association based in Zug and adheres to the principles of independence and neutrality.
Product manufacturers, service providers, politicians and public authorities cannot influence the NTC’s security tests.
The NTC carries out cybersecurity testing on behalf of operators of critical infrastructures and public authorities, provided that strict independence and neutrality are required. It does not test on behalf of product vendors, manufacturers or service providers.
The NTC acts on its own initiative to test digital systems that are not adequately tested in Switzerland, whether due to a lack of incentives or legal obligations.
The NTC prepares test reports for specified test periods and deliberately refrains from issuing labels and certificates, as these are valid for a limited time and create false incentives.
57%
of all IoT devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Often the consequences of a breach are severe.
of all cyber attacks are due to non-updated software. Most of them could be avoided.
Source: Costs and Consequences of Gaps in Vulnerability Response | Ponemon Institute (2019)
MISSION
Independent cybersecurity testing
The NTC contributes to Switzerland’s security and digital sovereignty by proactively identifying critical vulnerabilities and supporting their remediation.
Out of conviction and responsibility for Switzerland.
