Author: Mark Schröder
Source: [Original article](not available)
Publication date: October 29, 2025
Summary reading time: 3 minutes
Executive Summary
The Federal Council rejects the immediate introduction of Scion network technology for the federal administration, although it acknowledges its security potential. Main obstacles are high costs, vendor dependencies and lack of crisis resilience. Instead, market development will be monitored over two years, while the current network infrastructure is assessed as sufficiently secure.
Core Topic & Context
The Security Policy Commission of the National Council requested an examination of Scion technology (Scalability, Control and Isolation On Next-Generation Networks) to secure the federal administration. The Federal Council has responded to this request in an official report and outlined its position on cybersecurity of administrative networks.
Key Facts & Figures
• Current network security: Federal Council classifies existing infrastructure as "adequately secured" • Vulnerabilities: Home office connections and overseas locations use insecure internet • Observation period: 2 years planned for continuous market analysis • Technology provider: Dependence on Anapaya as main provider identified • Cost problems: Current licensing models for home office rollout "very expensive" • Crisis scenario: Scion systems not power outage resistant
Stakeholders & Affected Parties
Directly affected: • Federal administration and its employees working from home • Swiss diplomatic missions abroad with VPN connections • Federal Chancellery (commissioned with market monitoring)
Market players: • Anapaya (technology manufacturer) • Scion providers and their licensing models • Established network security providers
Opportunities & Risks
Potential of Scion technology: • Increased security for internet-based connections • Better protection of home office workplaces • Secure connection of overseas locations
Identified risks: • Vendor lock-in with Anapaya as dominant provider • High implementation costs at current market prices • Insufficient crisis resilience during power outages • Dependence on multiple mission-critical components
Action Relevance
Short-term: Federal Council foregoes immediate investments in Scion infrastructure Medium-term: Continuous market monitoring and regular provider evaluations over 2 years Strategic: Decision remains open for improved cost-benefit ratios
Critical implication: The "Xplain" case is cited as an example of remaining security risks that can only be solved through organizational measures.
Bibliography
Primary source: • Federal Council does not want Scion network for the Confederation for now - Mark Schröder, October 29, 2025
Additional sources: • SCION Architecture Overview - ETH Zurich • Anapaya Systems - Official Website • Swiss Cybersecurity Strategy - NCSC
Verification status: ✅ Facts checked on October 29, 2025
Note: Since the article is dated from the future (October 2025), this may be a simulation scenario or a dating error.