The measures that actually protect you
The measures that make a difference, ranked by effort versus protection. What to do first when you have little time and little budget.
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The 10 essential cybersecurity measures for an SME
The 10 priority cybersecurity measures for a Swiss SME, ranked from most cost-effective to least urgent, with the real effort and the first concrete step.
ReadTwo-factor authentication (MFA): why and how
Two-factor authentication for a Swiss SME: what it is, where to start, SMS or app, and what it does not protect against.
ReadBackups: the 3-2-1 rule explained simply
The 3-2-1 backup rule explained for an SME: 3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite. Why it is the only real protection against ransomware.
ReadPasswords: what actually matters today
Length rather than complexity, a unique password per service, a manager to make it work: what actually works for an SME.
ReadUpdates and vulnerabilities: organising without an IT team
Why an update closes a vulnerability, which devices get forgotten, what to do when updating is not possible. A practical guide for a Swiss SME.
ReadRemote work and mobile devices: securing work outside the office
Public Wi-Fi, personal devices, laptop theft: realistic measures to secure remote work and mobile devices in a Swiss SME.
ReadAccess management: the least-privilege principle in SMEs
Least privilege, admin accounts, shared accounts, contractor access and dormant accounts: the guide to access management in Swiss SMEs.
ReadSPF, DKIM, DMARC: stopping impersonation of your address
SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained simply for a Swiss SME. How to stop a scammer from sending e-mails in your company's name.
ReadCybersecurity action plan based on your company's size
Three cybersecurity paths by headcount: 1 to 9, 10 to 49, 50 or more people. What to do, in what order, and how much time it takes.
ReadDrafting an IT charter for your SME
What an SME IT charter contains, how to get staff to accept it, and why a template found online is not enough.
ReadCan I use ChatGPT with my company's data?
What really happens to your data in an AI tool, what Swiss law says about it, and a simple usage policy for your SME.
ReadSecuring Microsoft 365 in an SME
The default Microsoft 365 setup does not protect your SME. The settings that actually matter, explained for a business owner.
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