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Marc Furrer

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Head IT Resilience and Risk Assurance at Swissquote
📍 Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Marc leads the IT & Security Department at Swissquote Bank, managing a team of 60 engineers. With a Masters from EPFL and a CISSP certification, he is responsible for designing and implementing the banks resilient IT infrastructure and security systems across multiple data centers, a role he grew into after joining in 2001.

Outside of his direct technical responsibilities, Marc has shown an interest in the intersection of business and technology, following publications like the Harvard Business Review and CNET. He is fluent in both English and French and was involved with the "Junior Entreprise" association during his university studies.

He has been with Swissquote Bank for over two decades, progressing from Security Officer to Director of IT & Security.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Head IT Resilience and Risk Assurance
Location
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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IT Security & Resilience
As Head of IT & Security with a CISSP certification, he focuses on building resilient systems and ensuring data protection for the bank's platforms.
Fintech Integration
He has been directly involved in selecting and implementing fintech solutions to enhance security and ensure compliance with banking regulations like FINMA.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Head IT Resilience and Risk Assurance
Swissquote
1-2022 - 10-2024
Head IT & Security, Director
Swissquote
1-2019 - 12-2022
Head IT, Security & Operations, Director
Swissquote
1-2012 - 12-2019
Head IT, Security & Operations, Director
Swissquote
1-2006 - 2012
Head IT, Security & Operations, Director
Swissquote
In the press

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Swissquote Bank selects NetGuardians solution for data confidentiality compliance – Press Release. Featured in NetGuardians
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Education
1989 - 1993
Master
EPFL
1992 - 1993
1993
EURECOM
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