Continuity of swisstopo’s geoservices: an ongoing challenge
swisstopo regularly maintains the availability of its geoservices at a level of over 99% by relying on high-capacity infrastructure and automatically backing up its data in decentralised data centres.
Proactive maintenance, continuous monitoring and further training, along with rapid, methodical action in the event of incidents, guarantee that services are used in constantly optimal conditions.
With the implementation of the project «Introduction Business Continuity Management», swisstopo ensures the stability and continuity of its services even in the event of a major technical incident or cyberattack. Developing emergency response plans, simulating crisis situations and applying stringent security protocols will also considerably improve the resilience of the affected systems.
Through these efforts, swisstopo is improving the availability of its services. It thus provides a readily accessible, reliable information base for numerous fields such as urban planning, infrastructure development, crisis management, emergency services and research. Authorities, businesses and the general public can rely upon these data at any time in order to make informed decisions and take prompt action.
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Folio 2025 – For a safe Switzerland
Security extends far beyond the military sphere. It encompasses issues such as the prevention of natural hazards, the sustainable management and supply of resources, the protection of property rights, the stability of infrastructure and the provision of information to the public. Geodata plays a key role in all these areas.
