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WISeKey Selected as one of the 2015 World Economic Forum Global Growth Partner at the New Champions meeting in China

wisekeyProduct — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:18:57 +0000

Geneva, Switzerland; Dalian, China – September 9, 2015 – WISeKey, the leading Cybersecurity Company was selected by the World Economic Forum for its 2015 Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. Since the global financial crisis, economies around the world have experienced lower growth in their productive capacity. Without technological progress, investment in productive capital and proactive responses to demographic shifts, the world will face a future of slow and imbalanced growth.
The WEF defines Global Growth Companies as “fast-growing companies with the potential to become global economic leaders. Drawn from a broad cross-section of industry sectors, Global Growth Companies share a track record of exceeding industry standards in revenue growth, promotion of innovative business practices and demonstration of leadership in corporate citizenship. GGC Partners are exceptionally committed to the mission of the World Economic Forum and contribute actively to the Forum’s projects and initiatives. Selection as a Global Growth Company provides companies with an opportunity to join the existing Global Growth Company community of over 380 enterprises worldwide. These companies contribute to the Forum’s meetings, projects and knowledge products, which in turn support them on their path to achieving responsible and sustainable growth.
WISeKey is viewed as a role model for innovative Cybersecurity technology aiming to protect infrastructures, objects, individuals, businesses and governments on the Internet. WISeKey was originally nominated as one of the founding members of the GGC community back in 2007 with already eight years of deep engagement with the Forum as a GGC Partner which includes partner of the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative PACI, one of the strongest cross-industry collaborative efforts at the Forum, partner of the WEF Cyber Resilience Initiative, Global Agenda Council on Illicit Trade and the Global Agenda Council on the Future of Software & Society http://www.weforum.org/content/global-agenda-council-future-it-software-services. During the past years, the Forum has provided an excellent platform for WISeKey and its Founder and CEO to exchange insights and practices with its multi stakeholders around the world, which has greatly accelerated our international growth and deployment.
WISeKey’s focus this year is on Cybersecurity and the global IoT Wearable’s Infrastructure and to find a new footing for the development of solutions to critical, unresolved issues in Root of Trusts, Identity Management, privacy, security, trust in the digital world and the Internet of Things. Said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey http://www.weforum.org/global-agenda-councils/carlos-moreira.
It is estimated that the global wearable’s market will grow at an annual rate of 35% over the next five years. The rapid growth of the number of connected devices is driving the shift from the current traditional mobile payment method to secure transactions from wearable devices using trusted communications and authentication technology. WISeKey’s trusted IoT Technology http://goo.gl/ozgOQm enables these wearable devices to safely connect and make secure payments and other transactions. Trust and Privacy are a serious concern for any large scale IoT deployment even when users and corporations take all precautions to secure their information, there are conditions beyond their control requiring strong authentication and encryption. Current sophisticated hackers can now craft attacks with unprecedented sophistication and correlate information not just from traditional sources but also from different private sources, such as mobile phones, smart cars, smart home automation systems, intelligent cities etc as we have already 25 billion devices connected and 75 billion are slated to connect by 2020. With more than 70 percent of current IoT devices contain serious vulnerabilities.
The World Economic Forum’s Community of Global Growth Companies was formed in 2007 to engage dynamic, high-growth companies which have the potential to be tomorrow’s industry leaders and to become a driving force of economic and social change. The selected companies are: http://www.weforum.org/content/pages/ggc-partners-and-industry-shapers.

About WISeKey
WISeKey is a leading global digital security solutions company. Working at the forefront of information cybersecurity, identity management, IoT and mobile software services, WISeKey’s mission is to facilitate the global growth of secure electronic transactions and is a World Economic Forum Global Growth Company.

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WISeKey attended SkyBridge alternatives (SALT) Conference in Las Vegas

wisekeyProduct — Sat, 09 May 2015 10:02:44 +0000

Introduced BIGtrust in U.S. and held discussions focused on the need of establishing a cybersecurity global coalition to protect the financial sector

Las Vegas, May 8, 2015 – WISeKey’s Founder and CEO, Carlos Moreira attended the SkyBridge Alternatives (SALT) Conference, which took place from May 5^th to May 8^th at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the conference, Mr. Moreira met with business and political leaders and held discussion focused on the need for establishing a cybersecurity global coalition to protect the financial sector.
The SkyBridge Alternatives (SALT) Conference facilities balanced discussions and debates on macro-economic trends, geo-political events and alternative investment opportunities for the year ahead. With over 1,800 thought leaders, public policy officials, business professionals, investors and money managers from over 42 countries and 6 continents, the SALT Conference provides an unmatched opportunity for attendees from around the world to connect with global leaders and network with industry peers.
This year’s event featured presentations from industry leaders in investment management, business, economics and public policy including: former US Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel; former US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice; Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard; US Army General, David H. Petraeus; Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, Steve Forbes; and Former Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Dr. Ben S. Bernanke. Over the course of the program, more than 100 speakers participated in over three dozen panels, speeches, and breakout sessions, addressed current critical geopolitical and economic issues. The agenda and list of speakers are available at http://saltconference.com.
Mr. Moreira, said, “It was a great honor to be invited to attend the SALT Conference in Las Vegas, a prestigious annual conference hosted by the investment firm, SkyBridge Capital. During the event, I had the opportunity to introduce the concept of BIGtrust in the U.S. BIGtrust is a global cybersecurity venture jointly established by WISeKey and OISTE.Org foundation, with the objective of promoting the use and adoption of international standards to secure electronic transactions.”
What is the difference between ‘security’ and ‘trust’ on the internet?
Trust is local, security is global. 2015 is shaping up to be the year that consumers and companies both come to this realization. Opportunities to bridge this gap abound as cyber-security start-ups quickly become Silicon Valley’s most recent fascination and venture capitalists have flooded the sector with investment as they look to back the latest technology used to fight criminals online.
On the whole, we’re doing a great job at securing the internet and developing new technologies to allow for enhanced personal data protection. But if security is to be viable, it must be engineered at the global level. Enter BIGtrust, the new coin of the realm that is rapidly replacing the market’s fascination with Big Data.
At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos January 2015, BIGtrust emerged as a concept that gives due weight to trust’s importance in the digital age as billions of people around the world have grown increasingly distrustful of the internet and that the urgent necessity for a new model has emerged. For more information visit www.bigtrust.org.

About SkyBrige Capital
SkyBridge Capital is a global alternative investment firm with $13.1 billion in assets under management or advisement (as of February 28, 2015). (heartfulness.org) The firm offers hedge fund investing solutions that address a wide range of market participants from individual investors to large institutions.
SkyBridge takes a high-conviction approach to alpha generation, expressed through a thematic and opportunistic investment style. The firm manages multi-strategy funds of hedge funds and customized separate account portfolios, and provides hedge fund advisory services.

About WISeKey
WISeKey is a leading information cybersecurity and identity Management Company, a global growth partner of the World Economic Forum, providing specialized technologies for data protection, effective identification and authentication of people or objects to ensure secured communications and transactions without compromising trust. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WISeKey has facilitated and enabled the use of secure digital identities in everyday life as well as enhancing trust, privacy and inclusion.
A world-leading eSecurity company, WISeKey presides over physical infrastructures, mobile networks and the Web to ensure secure communications, exclusive relationships, protected identities and authenticated transactions. All without compromising trust and privacy. Its strategic location in Switzerland and partnerships with leading global organizations and brands set WISeKey apart from other digital security providers. While its DNA is strongly based in digital security technology, the Company strives to deliver 360 degree solutions based on individual needs.
For more information visit https://www.wisekey.com or on Twitter @wisekey

WISeKey to Feature in the ‘Cyber Security and Internet of Things’ Session at The M&A Advisor’s 2015 International Financial Forum in NYC

wisekeyProduct — Mon, 04 May 2015 09:05:59 +0000

Geneva, New York – April 27, 2015 WISeKey SA, a leading cyber security company, announced today that it’s CEO, Mr. Carlos Moreira will be featured in a “thought leadership” Stalwart’s Roundtable session – Cyber Security and Internet of Things, at The M&A Advisor’s exclusive International Financial Forum, which will be held at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, at 9:20 am ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

“This Forum, our annual assembly of cross-border M&A, restructuring and financing stalwarts, brings together over 400 of the leading international dealmakers, academics, media and policy influencers to discuss the intertwined trends of re-globalization and technological advancements,” stated David Fergusson, President and Co-CEO of The M&A Advisor, one of the world’s foremost authorities on global mergers and acquisitions. “This is the ideal forum to discuss the Cyber Security and Internet of Things industries whose acceleration – with over 50% growth in the number of M&A transactions in the first half of 2015, is directly tied to the protection of financial performance. Featuring Danil Kerimi of the World Economic Forum, Hany Fam of MasterCard, Jeffrey Wells of CyberMaryland, and Pavlo Protopapa of Spacecode in addition to Moreira, the session promises to provide valuable insight and direction to leading technology users and investors. (offlinemodapk.com) ”
Cybersecurity is receiving increasing attention by the U.S. Government to further strengthen the security of consumer data and encourage the adoption of enhanced safeguards nationwide in a manner that protects privacy and confidentiality while maintaining an efficient and innovative financial system. In addition to these developments, the panel will discuss how recent technological achievements can help local and national governments around the world combat terrorism and provide stronger data authentication of users accessing the increasing number of communication and interaction platforms.
WISeKey’s patented technology is already proven in Switzerland with more than three years of experience in the luxury industry where the digital brand protection solution “WISeAuthentic” has been implemented by several prestigious watch makers. This technology is now being applied by WISeKeyto product and object segments such as connected watches (like the WIS.WATCH launched by WISeKey this year at the WEF in Davos www.wis.watch) smartphones, locks, smart meters, cars, alarm systems, robotics, semiconductors, industrial sensors, household appliances, and medical devices.
With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) it is increasingly apparent that these “connectable things” require strong authentication as trillions of connected devices will soon be deployed in all industry sectors. WISeKey’s patented technology anticipates the interconnection of constrained devices in the physical world to prevent leakage of personal information by means of peer authentication and secure data transmission.
WISekey’s IoT technology opens up tremendous possibilities in terms of certifying, connecting, and insuring objects and also storing the ensuing data in a secure, trusted cloud environment,” said Wisekey’s CEO and Founder, Carlos Moreira. “Our generation is now on the threshold of a fourth phase in the evolution of the Internet, the Embedded Internet, a network space where billions of intelligent embedded devices will be securely connected. Many countries are already working to implement what we call ‘Industry 4’, which is the next stage of industrial manufacturing and a paradigm shift toward smart factories which could be the advent of a fourth industrial revolution, with over $14.4 trillion of value at stake for companies and industries.”
The stalwart’s roundtable session – Cyber Security and Internet of Things, a key feature of the International Financial Forum on April 28, will continue the dialogue initiated by The M&A Advisor in a feature session at the 2015 World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year, where WISeKey introduced the “Big Trust” concept and together with other industry leaders discussed issues related to trust, security and the fundamental right to privacy.
“We believe that the development of digital communication to its’ full potential is being negatively affected by the hacking threats, because people simply won’t use what they can’t trust,” states Carlos Moreira. “That applies to basically all kinds of applications, from people considering whether to join social networks to businesses and governments who will increasingly rely on cloud computing.”
“Triggered by a dramatic increase in the volume and scope of cyber attacks and threats on both organizations and consumers, the cyber security sector is attracting investment from a wide range of strategic and financial investors,” added David Fergusson. “Overall spending on cyber security services is expected to top $100 billion in 2015 globally, with a forecast annual growth rate of 22 percent over the next five years and this, together with the increased threat of cyber attacks to corporate financial performance, warrants the finance industry’s close attention and most importantly, immediate action to secure and protect identities, people and objects.”

WISeKey

WISeKey is a leading Swiss information security and identity management software and services company. WISeKey’s mission is to facilitate the global growth of secure electronic transactions by providing businesses, governments and individuals with advanced technology and services that authenticate the identity of communicators, signatures, and objects during Internet transactions. www.wisekey.com

THE M&A ADVISOR

The M&A Advisor, founded in 1998,has established and serves the world’s premier leadership organization of M&A, Turnaround and Finance professionals.The firm presents, recognizes the achievements of, and facilitates connections between the industry’s top performers with a comprehensive range of integrated business development servicesincluding M&A SUMMITS; M&A AWARDS; M&A CONNECTS; M&A LINKS MandA.TV and M&A MARKET INTEL. www.maadvisor.com
To request Media Accreditation or a Delegate Invitation to attend the International Financial Forum contact Liudmila PIsareva at 718 997 7900 or by email at lpisareva@maadvisor.com.
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For more information about WISeKey and Cyber Security contact:
Youmna Abisaleh
Digital Marketing & Sales Manager
Email: yabisaleh@wisekey.com, Tel: +41 79 946 00 89

For more information about the M&A Advisor contact:
Liudmila Pisareva
Leadership Services Manager, The M&A Advisor
Email: lpisareva@maadvisor.com Tel: 718-997-7900

WISeKey in cooperation with the World Economic Forum USA is participating on Tuesday, April 28 2015 at the International Financial Forum in New York – STALWARTS ROUNDTABLE – ON CYBER SECURITY AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS

wisekeyProduct — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:50:20 +0000

WISeKey in cooperation with the World Economic Forum USA is organizing Tuesday, April 28 at the 2015 at the International Financial Forum in New York a STALWARTS ROUNDTABLE – CYBER SECURITY AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS at the NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB – 180 Central Park South, New York
“CYBER SECURITY AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS” sessionon Tuesday, April 28 at the 2015 International Financial Forum.

9:40 – 10:20 am	STALWARTS ROUNDTABLE – CYBER SECURITY AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS
Keynote Introduction	Hany Fam	President	MasterCard Enterprise Partnerships
Moderator	Danil Kerimi	Director, Head of ICT Government Community	World Economic Forum USA
Panelists	Carlos Moreira	Founder and CEO	WISeKey
	Jeffrey Wells	Executive Director of Cyber Development	Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development
	Pavlo Protopapa	Chairman and CEO	Spacecode

To view a detailed agenda CLICK HERE

MandA.TV: Carlos Moreira – Wisekey

Carlos Creus Moreira Roundtable on CyberSecurity and IoT at the New York Investment Summit 2015

Should BigTrust.org replace Big Data? A big Subject for the first-of-its kind Cybersecurity “summit”

wisekeyProduct — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:17:23 +0000

Should BigTrust.org replace Big Data? A big Subject for the first-of-its kind Cybersecurity “summit”

GENEVA, Feb. 13 2015 – President Barack Obama will convene top executives today in a first-of-its kind cybersecurity “summit” taking place as the government and corporate executives each struggle to adjust to persistent and sophisticated breaches.

One of the big subjects will be Big Trust and how companies that embrace Big Trust and prioritize security over customer-data commercialization will be rewarded by consumers who tire of repeated intrusions into their privacy.

What is the difference between ‘security’ and ‘trust’ on the internet?

Trust is local, security is global. 2015 is shaping up to be the year that consumers and companies both come to this realization. Opportunities to bridge this gap abound as cyber-security start-ups quickly become Silicon Valley’s most recent fascination and venture capitalists have flooded the sector with investment as they look to back the latest technology used to fight criminals online.

On the whole, we’re doing a great job at securing the internet and developing new technologies to allow for enhanced personal data protection. But if security is to be viable, it must be engineered at the global level. Enter Big Trust, the new coin of the realm that is rapidly replacing the market’s fascination with Big Data.

At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos 2015, Big Trust emerged as a concept that gives due weight to trust’s importance in the digital age as billions of people around the world have grown increasingly distrustful of the internet and that the urgent necessity for a new model has emerged.

More information on BigTrust is available at:

https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/01/should-big-trust-replace-big-data/?adbid=562403886665695234&adbpl=tw&adbpr=154249812&scid=social_20150203_3956279

Author: Carlos Moreira is Founder and CEO of WISeKey, a Geneva-based World Economic Forum Global Growth Company and member of the World Economic Forum and Member of the World Economic ForumGlobal Agenda Council on the Future of IT Software & Services

WISeKey is a leading global digital security solutions company. Working at the forefront of information cybersecurity, identity management, and mobile software services, WISeKey’s mission is to facilitate the global growth of secure electronic transactions by providing individuals, businesses, and governments with advanced technology and services that authenticate and protect digital identity across the full spectrum of personal, business and administrative transactions online. WISeKey, established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1999,https://www.wisekey.com, is a World Economic Forum Global Growth Partner Company.

Contact Person: Youmna Abisaleh, yabisaleh@wisekey.com +41 79 946 00 89