Question 1

What is Obsidio?

Accepted Answer

Obsidio is a Swiss resilience testing platform designed for critical infrastructure, including FINMA-regulated institutions. It provides controlled, realistic simulations that generate verifiable, audit-ready proof of operational resilience.

Question 2

Who needs to use resilience testing under FINMA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Banks, insurers, reinsurers, and financial market infrastructures regulated by FINMA are required to conduct resilience testing under Circular 2023/1. Obsidio helps these institutions meet the requirement with repeatable, audit-grade evidence.

Question 3

How does Obsidio differ from other testing providers?

Accepted Answer

Unlike datacenter-based tests that create synthetic traffic, Obsidio simulates real-world dynamics using a decentralized network of 100,000+ ethically sourced devices across 140+ countries. This provides unmatched realism, Swiss compliance alignment, and regulator-ready reporting.

Question 4

How do you ensure tests are safe and authorized?

Accepted Answer

Every test requires explicit ownership verification, typically via a DNS TXT record, to guarantee only authorized targets are tested. Simulations are executed in Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) with cryptographic attestation, ensuring tamper-proof, auditable results.

Question 5

Will simulations disrupt our production systems?

Accepted Answer

Simulations are designed to be controlled and configurable. Institutions can define scale, timing, and scope in collaboration with their security teams. Tests are executed with full visibility, enabling safe validation without unintended outages. You can also test staging and testing instances with supported authentication to validate systems safely.

Question 6

What evidence will we receive after a test?

Accepted Answer

Obsidio produces audit-ready reports that document simulation details, performance metrics, and outcomes. These reports are designed to support regulatory filings, board presentations, and internal risk assessments.

Question 7

How does Obsidio support compliance with FINMA?

Accepted Answer

Obsidio maps directly to FINMA’s expectations for operational resilience testing under Circular 2023/1. By delivering structured, repeatable, and verifiable simulations, Obsidio enables institutions to demonstrate compliance with clarity and confidence.

Question 8

Is Obsidio only for financial institutions?

Accepted Answer

While Obsidio is purpose-built for FINMA-regulated banks, insurers, and financial market infrastructures, it is also relevant for other critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, telecom, healthcare, and e-commerce where operational continuity is essential.

Question 9

Who develops and operates Obsidio?

Accepted Answer

Obsidio is developed in Switzerland, backed by Papers AG, and powered by Acurast’s decentralized, ethically sourced device network. The platform combines Swiss engineering values of trust, neutrality, and precision with cutting-edge decentralized technology.

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asked questions

What is Obsidio?

Who needs DDoS simulations?

How does Obsidio differ from other testing providers?

How do you ensure tests are safe and authorized?

Will simulations disrupt our production systems?

What evidence will we receive after a test?

How does Obsidio support compliance?

Is Obsidio only for financial institutions?

Who develops and operates Obsidio?

Let’s talk

Looking for help?

General Inquiries

General Inquiries

Sales & Demos

Sales & Demos

Technical Support

Technical Support

Frequentlyasked questions

What is Obsidio?

Who needs DDoS simulations?

How does Obsidio differ from other testing providers?

How do you ensure tests are safe and authorized?

Will simulations disrupt our production systems?

What evidence will we receive after a test?

How does Obsidio support compliance?

Is Obsidio only for financial institutions?

Who develops and operates Obsidio?

Frequently
asked questions