Blog — Data Recovery and Cybersecurity

How to Choose a Data Recovery Laboratory: The Criteria That Really Matter

How do you choose a data recovery laboratory without making a mistake? This guide details the four criteria that really matter: a genuine cleanroom, ideally a laminar flow hood, essential for opening a drive and changing the read heads; data processing that is actually carried out on site, because a Swiss laboratory does not guarantee processing in Switzerland and many are only intermediaries that ship abroad; transparent pricing with a free analysis and quote, a firm price announced in advance and only a small amount in case of failure; and the absence of hidden subcontracting, with its consequences for confidentiality, the Swiss Data Protection Act and the court with jurisdiction in the event of a dispute. You will also learn which false signals to ignore, reviews that are too perfect and spectacular success rates, along with the five direct questions that are enough to unmask a dubious provider before you entrust your device to it.

How Much Does Data Recovery Cost? The Honest Guide to Prices and Pitfalls

How much does data recovery really cost in Switzerland? This straight-talking guide separates the two amounts on an honest bill: a diagnostic fee of around 350 Swiss francs for a hard drive, payable even if the recovery fails, and a much higher success-based fee that is only due if your data is actually extracted and usable. You will learn why the price has nothing to do with the value of the device, how the upfront analysis works (free of charge at reputable labs), and above all how to see through the market's pitfalls: the myth of a 95 percent success rate promised before any analysis, the loss-leader price that swells along the way, and the shop that is four times cheaper but may destroy your data for good. Finally, a reflex almost no one has: your household or liability insurance may cut the bill, sometimes to zero.

Shadow IT and Shadow AI: The Invisible Risks Threatening Your SME

Shadow IT refers to the unauthorized use of digital tools within a company — and its variant, Shadow AI, is now one of the main sources of data leaks for Swiss SMEs. Every time an employee copies customer data into ChatGPT or stores files on their personal Dropbox, your sensitive data escapes all control. Discover the concrete risks associated with the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD) and the American Cloud Act, and the sovereign solutions to regain control without hindering the productivity of your teams.

Complete Shadow IT / Shadow AI guide for Swiss SMEs: nLPD risks, Cloud Act, sovereign solutions (Euria, kDrive, Proton Drive, SwissTransfer) and practical governance.

Daily Digital Hygiene: 7 Essential Practices for Every Employee in a Swiss SME

1 in 6 Swiss SMEs has experienced a cyberattack — and 94% of passwords are reused. These 7 digital hygiene practices protect your organization without requiring technical skills.

Swiss SME Cybersecurity: 2025 Summary & 30/60/90-Day Action Plan for 2026

The guide that transforms cybersecurity into 9 concrete actions for Swiss SMEs 10-250, with a 30/60/90-day plan adapted for both managers and IT teams (two reading paths).

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

Do your SME employees use their personal smartphones, tablets, and computers for work? This practice, called BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), offers flexibility and cost savings, but it exposes your company to significant security risks: data loss, nLPD violations, or cyberattacks. This practical guide explains how to effectively manage BYOD with measures accessible to Swiss SMEs: define a clear policy, protect devices, separate professional and personal data, raise awareness among your teams, and prepare a contingency plan. Concrete advice, without technical jargon, to protect your business without overcomplicating things.