Articles : #nLPD
- February 19, 2026, Peter Senn
Quishing: Behind Every QR Code Lies a Decision
Malicious QR codes bypass all your anti-spam filters. Discover how quishing targets your employees and the 5 essential steps to protect your Swiss SME from this rapidly growing threat.
- February 05, 2026, Peter Senn
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.
- January 23, 2026, Peter Senn
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.
- December 15, 2025, Peter Senn
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).
- December 04, 2025, Peter Senn
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.
