iBarry
About iBarry
Barry is probably the most famous Swiss Saint Bernard. As an avalanche dog, he saved more than 40 lives at the beginning of the 19th century. Today, iBarry offers protection against the dangers of the internet. It provides information and raises awareness about current digital threats, protecting the public from major non-material, technical, and financial damages.
Current campaigns
Why your internet connection is more interesting than you think
Your home network is your responsibility—and if you don’t know what’s happening on your connection, you run the risk of being held accountable for the activities of others.
A healthy skepticism toward tools that promise too much and explain too little isn’t paranoia—it’s digital self-defense.
How does the new Data Protection Act affect me?
Switzerland's new Federal Act on Data Protection (Data Protection Act, FADP) entered into force on 1 September 2023. The new FADP now also covers social media. The definition of sensitive data has been expanded, and projects must now take account of data protection already from the outset.
Beware of too many scans: why should you stay vigilant with QR codes
How did you end up on this page? Did you scan an unobstrusive QR code (Quick Response Code) that you saw somewhere? In this case, there were no serious consequences for you. Nevertheless, you should think carefully about what you scan with your mobile phone. The following example shows why.
Securing your website
Having your own website comes with responsibilities. As the website owner, you should be aware of the risks. Find out what measures keep your website secure and your visitors safe – and how best to proceed in the event of an incident.
Advisory Board
The iBarry Advisory Board is composed of experts in the fields of awareness and communication. Their task is to address current topics relating to internet security, preparing them in digestible morsels, and making them accessible to the general public on ibarry.ch.
Members of the iBarry Advisory Board
Marcus Beyer
Security Awareness & Communication Officer, Swisscom
Belinda Chen
Cyber Governance & Risk Manager, Schweizerische Mobiliar Versicherungsgesellschaft AG
Fabio Di Giovanna
Teamleader Product Management, Touring Club Schweiz (TCS)
Katja Dörlemann
Human Centred Security Expert, Switch
Coen Kaat
Dep. Chief Editor IT-Markt / SwissCybersecurity.net, Netzmedien AG
Melanie Klaußner
Information Security Officer, Raiffeisen Schweiz
Beatrice Kübli
Projektleiterin, Schweizerische Kriminalprävention (SKP)