ROESTI - Hack your university!

ROESTI is an ethical hacking community event organized by Switch, aimed at boosting IT security within Swiss educational institutions. The acronym stands for "Reporting Open & Exploitable Security Threats and Issues."

Unique Opportunity

This event provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in ethical hacking by testing the security of IT systems from universities and research organizations.

Team-Based Testing

Participants are invited to work in teams to identify real vulnerabilities within a secure and controlled environment.

Safer Universities

This partnership is crucial for strengthening the security of Swiss universities, ensuring a safe and prosperous future for students and institutions alike.

Strong Collaboration

The inaugural ROESTI event in 2024 showcased the power of collaboration between educational institutions and cybersecurity professionals.

This hands-on experience not only enhances participants practical skills but also allows them to collaborate and exchange ideas with fellow students and IT security experts. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to demonstrate your skills, ROESTI is the perfect platform to make an impact. Join us to explore, learn, and contribute to a more secure educational landscape in Switzerland.

Find out more about the 2024 event

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Jessica Schumacher

Security Engineer

Events

11. Sep 2025

Swiss Security Awareness Day 2025

Zentrum Paul Klee

The human factor of security is getting more and more important. In times of a constant increase of complexity in our digitalised world, the user becomes the target of cybercriminals. Technical measures are not enough to keep our systems secure, the user needs to become part of the security process. Security Awareness is supposed to help, but the challenges are great and many – missing communication expertise, support and resources are just a few. The Swiss Security Awareness Day aims at giving some insights into the different possible ways to deal with Security Awareness while pointing out where to get support and what is most crucial for being successful.

24. Sep 2025

Forum Days Cloud Forward

Sorell Hotel Ador, Laupenstrasse 15, 3001 Bern

Public Cloud Made Easy for Swiss Higher Education Discover how the new OCRE Framework from GÉANT is transforming the way Swiss universities, research institutions, and healthcare organizations access public cloud services. Join us for an exclusive in-person event packed with inspiration, innovation, and connections. Meet top cloud providers and tech partners, explore real-world use cases, and experience rapid-fire lightning talks from leading hyperscalers. Dive into hands-on demos, engage with experts, and wrap up the day with a relaxed networking apéro. Whether you're in IT, procurement, research, or strategy—this is where your cloud journey gets easier.

19. Nov 2025

Forum Days V

FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch

Join us for an exciting new Switch event that brings our communities together for a day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration. Held twice a year, the Forum Days provide a unique platform for various groups to meet, share information, engage in dynamic discussions, and listen to insightful presentations. The Forum Days are a closed community event!