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
OSINT: What Hackers Know About You
Many people underestimate how much they reveal about themselves through seemingly harmless posts, photos, or comments. But to hackers, it’s an open book. This campaign shows how your digital footprints can become a trap and how you can protect yourself from it.
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.
Wearables – they’re pretty cool: how can you use them safely?
Wearables – or rather, the providers of these solutions – know where you work, where you live, where and for how long you sleep, and where you like to exercise – and depending on the features included, the providers may also have access to even more personal information.
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.
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
Michiel Lüchinger
Project Manager, Schweizerische Kriminalprävention (SKP)
Monika Geitlinger
Awareness Specialist, SRG SSR
André Siegenthaler
Responsible for Operations and Information Security, Canton of Zurich Building Department