This blog highlights the five most common and costly security mistakes made by Swiss SMEs: untested backups, missing MFA for administrator accounts, insufficiently regulated supplier access, security policies that are not actively communicated or followed, and a lack of clear security responsibility at management level. It helps companies assess whether they are affected — and which areas they should address first.
An ISMS transforms information security from a purely technical task into a structured component of corporate management. It helps SMEs systematically identify risks, clarify responsibilities, and implement security measures in a sustainable manner. ISO 27001 provides a recognized framework for this and can create real added value, particularly when it comes to customer requirements, regulatory mandates, and cyber risks.
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Cyberattacks on Swiss SMEs go undetected for an average of 207 days. The critical question isn't whether a company has been attacked – it's whether anyone would even notice.