Armand Portmann

Armand Portmann - Academic Profile

Armand Portmann serves as Subject Head for Security and Privacy, and Core ICT Infrastructure & Resilience in Continuing Executive Education at Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology. He concurrently holds roles as Program Director for multiple cybersecurity programs including MAS Cyber Security and CAS Information Security. With over 20 years' industry experience in IT security and academic leadership, he bridges research and practical applications in cybersecurity.

Education:

• Dipl. El.-Ing. ETH (Electrical Engineering)
• Master of Advanced Studies in Information Security (HSLU/FHZ)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CAS IT Management
• Zertifikat in Hochschuldidaktik

Research Focus: Specializes in enterprise cybersecurity strategies, IoT security, cloud computing risks, and information security management systems (ISMS). Active in national studies assessing cybersecurity posture of Swiss SMEs and critical infrastructure sectors. Publishes extensively on practical cybersecurity implementation through handbooks and case studies.

Program Leadership: Co-directs 9 academic programs including:

• CAS Cyber Security Defence & Response
• MAS Data Privacy
• CAS IT-Audit & Assurance

Professional Contributions: Serves on SWITCH ICT security committees, ISACA, and cybersecurity alumni networks. Delivers keynote presentations at Swiss Treasury Summits and European Power Network conferences. Leads industry-relevant research projects like 'Cyber Risk Management in Swiss Enterprises'.

Teaching: Designs courses covering threat analysis, incident response, and regulatory compliance (GDPR/ISO 27001). Develops lab-based training for managers and technical staff through specialized workshops.