Blog — Data Recovery and Cybersecurity

Why Swiss SMEs Need to Enable Automatic Updates

Automatic updates are the simplest and most effective cybersecurity measure to protect your Swiss SME: a one-time setup of just a few minutes is enough to block cyberattacks that exploit known vulnerabilities. According to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), 60% of cyber incidents affecting Swiss SMEs exploit unpatched software flaws. Discover how to configure this essential protection without disrupting your daily operations, with solutions tailored to the realities of Swiss SMEs and the requirements of the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD).

BYOD in Business: How to Protect Your SME When Employees Use Personal Devices

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) refers to the practice of employees using their personal smartphones, tablets, and computers for professional purposes. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2024, cyber incidents are the number one risk for businesses, and unregulated BYOD is a major vector.

For Swiss SMEs, the concrete consequences of an inadequate BYOD policy include: customer data leaks, violations of the nLPD (new Federal Data Protection Act, in force since September 2023), rebound cyberattacks, and business interruptions.

This practical guide explains how to effectively manage BYOD with five accessible measures: define a clear policy, protect devices, separate professional and personal data, control access, educate your teams, and plan for emergencies. Concrete advice, without technical jargon, to protect your business without overcomplicating things.

Key Takeaways

• Unregulated BYOD is a major vector of cyber incidents for SMEs
• A written BYOD policy reduces the risk of data breaches by 60% (Ponemon Institute, 2023)
• The nLPD imposes strict obligations in the event of personal data leaks
• Swiss solutions (Infomaniak, Proton) ensure data sovereignty
• Implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) blocks 99.9% of automated account attacks (Microsoft, 2023)

Security of New Technologies: A Conundrum for Businesses

With the widespread adoption of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile computing devices that allow users to be reached, consult, and respond to emails virtually anywhere, companies are increasingly facing security problems.

SOS Data Recovery and Computer Forensics

On the trail of illicit manipulations...

In the age of modern technology, SOS Data Recovery is involved in computer forensics, i.e., digital investigation on computer media.

With the evolution of computer technology, the development of new possibilities for using digital information has obviously led to the opening of new possibilities for illicit actions by malicious individuals.

Thus, it has become vital for both companies and judicial services to sometimes have access to the data contained on a computer medium.