The non-profit association Healthcare Cyber Security Center (H-CSC) was founded on 28 August 2025 by 18 Swiss hospitals with the aim of strengthening cybersecurity across the entire healthcare sector.
Active participation and close collaboration among members form the core of H-CSC. This has led to the creation of a trusted community of information security specialists who learn from one another and work together to enhance the resilience of the Swiss healthcare system.
« As threats and challenges become increasingly interdependent, cooperation in cybersecurity is vital. The H-CSC provides the foundation for the healthcare system’s cyber resilience, enabling us to address digital risks effectively and efficiently together. This approach harnesses and creates synergies, strengthening the resilience of the entire healthcare system. »
Erik Dinkel, President H-CSC and CSO/CISO Universitätsspital Zürich
Members
From left to right: Roger Hafner, Board Member | Sebastian Svetel, Board Member | Stefan Bühler, Board Member | Koni Hüsser, Board Member | Sophie Nägeli, Managing Director | Urs Meier, Board Member | Erik Dinkel, President | Michele Marazza, Vice President || Not pictured: Patrice Kast, Technical Advisor
Association structure
« Protecting sensitive patient data is essential to maintaining trust in psychiatric care. As PDGR, we consistently rely on high cybersecurity standards. Through H-CSC, we connect with partners who share these values and continue to develop them. »
Marcel Jost, Head of IT Management / Information Security, Psychiatrische Dienste Graubünden
The General Assembly consists of delegates from all member institutions. It elects the Board, approves results, and decides on matters such as the expansion of services.
The Association Board is responsible for the strategic leadership of the association. It is composed of seven elected members who define the association’s development, supervise the Business Office, and coordinate the work of the expert groups.
The Administrative Office manages day-to-day operations and serves as a coordination hub for members, partners, and authorities. It supports the working groups and ensures the smooth execution of all organizational activities.
The Advisory Board ensures regular exchange between the H-CSC association and its members. This body discusses feedback on H-CSC’s services and performance and gathers concrete concerns, requests, and questions from members.
The Working Groups consist of cybersecurity specialists from the member organizations. The Tech Team ensures the development and delivery of the association’s technical services and supports members in their use.
Partners
To achieve its objectives, the H-CSC association collaborates with several established partners from the healthcare sector and the cybersecurity industry in order to leverage synergies and avoid duplication of efforts.
Associated partners
Operational partners
Strategic partners
Founding sponsor
