Nico Ebert

Nico Ebert is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), School of Management and Law, where he leads work in the Cybersecurity and Process Management group within the Institute for Business Information Systems. His interdisciplinary research bridges computer science, information systems, and psychology to address real-world security challenges.

Education

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of St. Gallen

Research Focus
Ebert specializes in human behavioral aspects of data protection, examining how psychological factors like fear appeals influence online privacy decisions. His applied methodology integrates technical cybersecurity frameworks with social science perspectives to develop practical user-centered security solutions.

Professional Engagement

• Advisory Board Member, Swiss Association for Corporate Data Protection (VUD)
• Lead researcher for CYREN ZH: Cyber Resilience Network for the Canton of Zurich
• Principal investigator on behavioral studies of fear appeals in online privacy protection

Collaborative Work
He actively partners with governmental and industry stakeholders through ZHAW's Digital Society Initiative communities, particularly in Cybersecurity and Ethics domains, to translate research into policy recommendations and security frameworks for Swiss public institutions.