Neutral Swiss to join European cyber security group

FILE PHOTO: Swiss flag is pictured at the Harbour in Geneva, Switzerland, March 13, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland will join the European Cyber Security Organization (ECSO) to strengthen the neutral country's defences against hackers and online attacks, the government said on Wednesday.

Through membership, the government will receive information about current technology decisions and developments as well as access to networks of experts, Bern said in a statement.