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Norbert Benz 11.11.2024
Why organisations are repatriating workloads from the cloud

Cloud computing is seen as a promising solution to today's IT challenges, but many organisations are finding that the reality does not always live up to their expectations. This is leading to a growing trend of cloud repatriation, where workloads...

Markus Häfeli 05.11.2024
Welcome Russell!

Russell Mirano has been training at aspectra since 5 August 2024 to become a computer technician EFZ specialising in platform development.

Markus Häfeli 25.09.2024
Client Spotlight: IAMaaS for SWICA

The new IAM solution for SWICA provides customers using multiple online services with a secure and centralised Identity and Access Management system for their accounts. Following a successful go-live, the system is now available.

Edina Gallos 14.08.2024
Effective container strategies: Future-proof with Cloud Native

Agility, DevOps, containers, OpenShift - how can their benefits be maximised at enterprise level? Answers were provided at the second aspectra Business Breakfast of 2024 with VSHN.

aspectra AG 17.07.2024
aspectra becomes part of CONVOTIS

aspectra joins CONVOTIS and opens up new opportunities for its customers: more expertise, expanded IT services and exciting prospects for the team - 25 years of growth continue.

André Plattner 15.07.2024
Spearphishing in focus: protective measures for companies and employees

Spearphishing attacks are sophisticated and targeted - they can affect anyone, even the most cautious among us. Let's take a look at how they work and what we at aspectra do to protect ourselves and our customers.

Ben Mathis 06.05.2024
OCSP Stapling: Optimising certificate validation

Server-side OCSP for certificate validation: less traffic, more privacy and increased efficiency - another step towards future-proof web security.

Markus Häfeli 18.04.2024
Information technology taster days 2024

aspectra organises open days every spring. By doing so, we not only support young people in their career choices, but also promote our industry in order to counteract the shortage of skilled labour.

Edina Gallos 09.04.2024
Phishing emails: seeing through the bait

Phishing is a (more or less) sophisticated form of fraud and remains the biggest gateway for criminals to gain access to corporate networks. We want to take a look at some of the stylistic quirks and 'fails' of the phishing world and, more...

Edina Gallos 04.03.2024
aspectra Newsletter 2024/1

The aspectra log universe: An advanced security log monitoring and management platform.

Edina Gallos 20.12.2023
Client Spotlight: hypotheke.ch on OpenShift

Successful container migration in the financial services sector: HYPOTHEKE.ch goes the way of efficiency. Switching to OpenShift not only drastically reduced development times, but also brought transparency and flexibility to mortgage borrowers to a...

Claudio Digion & Edina Gallos 15.11.2023
The Ecosystem of Vulnerability Scanning

Regular vulnerability scans are standard for all systems managed by aspectra. Find out how automated scans detect and help remediate vulnerabilities to protect your network and applications.

Kaspar Geiser 07.11.2023
DDoS happens: Swiss cyber security in the Ukraine conflict

As a secure hosting provider, we face the challenge of preventing and defending against cyber attacks on a daily basis. A recent NCSC analysis report explains the background and impact of a politically motivated DDoS wave on Swiss organisations.

Edina Gallos 04.10.2023
Swiss Cyber Storm 2023 – The Human Factor

On 24 October 2023, the 10th anniversary edition of the Swiss Cyber Storm will take place at the Kursaal Bern with an exciting line-up of national and international speakers. aspectra will also be there.

Cyberlink 14.09.2023
Goodbye Finance IPNet. Hello SSFN — Guest post by Cyberlink

What needs to be done and who can help before the current Finance IPNet communication network of SIX is replaced by the Secure Swiss Finance Network (SSFN) at the end of September 2024?