Enterprises affiliated with the Swiss Confederation

The organisation comprises the Swiss Federal Administration and its affiliated enterprises, which operate the official websites and online services of the Swiss Confederation. These entities deliver a range of public administration functions, including information dissemination, citizen services, and internal government operations. They provide the digital infrastructure that supports federal ministries, agencies, and related public bodies. Their services are accessed by residents, businesses, and other stakeholders within Switzerland and internationally for official interactions. The organisation’s core mission is to ensure reliable and secure access to government resources and services via its online platforms.

The organisation is affiliated with the Swiss Confederation, reflecting its close ties to the federal state. Its distinguishing attribute is the responsibility for operating the official websites and online services of the Swiss federal administration. This function situates it within the core of Switzerland’s government information technology environment and subjects it to relevant national security and data protection requirements. In May 2023, a ransomware attack on a Swiss government IT supplier resulted in the theft and leak of operational and administrative data, while a pro‑Russian hacktivist group launched DDoS attacks against the organisation’s federal online services. These incidents highlighted the organisation’s exposure to cyber threats due to the sensitivity and importance of the services it delivers.