Founding director Dr. Vincent Lenders leaves CYD Campus
The Cyber-Defence Campus announces that its founding director, Dr. Vincent Lenders, will leave the campus at the end of July 2025. Dr. Lenders established the CYD Campus in 2019 on behalf of the head of the DDPS as a fundamental part of the DDPS's and the nation's cyber strategy (DDPS and NCS Cyber Strategy). Under his visionary leadership, the Cyber-Defence Campus quickly established itself as a key pillar in Switzerland's cyber defence.
Among the outstanding successes under his leadership are the establishment of a nationwide research network, the development of innovative technologies to combat cyber attacks, and the strengthening of the exchange between science, authorities and the private sector.
Upon his departure, Dr. Lenders will take up a full professor position in cybersecurity at the University of Luxembourg. The Cyber-Defence Campus regrets his departure and thanks Dr. Lenders for his tireless commitment, through which he has significantly advanced Switzerland's cybersecurity.