Cryptography 

Solutions for digital security

Cryptography – the art of encryption – protects information in modern data communication from unauthorized access. Swiss Post, which has been committed to the secure transport of letters and parcels for 175 years, is expanding its mandate in the digital age by safeguarding the principle of digital mail secrecy. In 2019, it set up a competence center for cryptography in Neuchâtel, where it develops state-of-the-art encryption technologies and uses them in its solutions, for example in the e-voting system. With around 55 employees, the cryptography center today sets standards for the digital future of Switzerland and maintains collaborations with the University of Neuchâtel and numerous research institutions.

Innovation center for digital security

At the cryptography center, specialists in the areas of cryptography, software development and IT architecture work on innovative solutions that protect digital interactions, enabling private individuals, companies and public authorities to exchange information in real time without compromising its security and confidentiality. Over the past five years, the teams have developed over 20 applications for Swiss Post, including the e-voting system, which is already in use in four cantons.

Successful open day

In June, the cryptography center opened its doors to the public. Many visitors took the opportunity to test the e-voting system, open an electronic patient record and take part in workshops on IT security.