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Cybersecurity is often neglected or minimized in small and medium-sized enterprises, even though threats are evolving rapidly and increasingly target them.

In the busy daily life of an SME, cybersecurity rarely tops the list of priorities. Too technical, too expensive, too far removed from the company’s challenges

Cybersecurity is a bit like taking out insurance: you don’t always think about it, until the day it’s too late. Swiss SMEs are not spared from cyberattacks.

The Praethorus Story: Behind the Scenes of Cybersecurity Designed for Swiss SMEs

On July 19, 2024, the cybersecurity landscape was shaken by an unprecedented event: a faulty update from a leading cybersecurity firm, caused an estimated 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows to crash. This incident, termed the largest outage in the history of information technology, disrupted daily life, businesses, and governments worldwide.

Cyber threats are no longer exclusive to large corporations; Swiss Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly targeted. Recent statistics reveal a significant number of SMEs have experienced serious cyberattacks, resulting in substantial financial losses. Alarmingly, many SMEs underestimate this risk and lack adequate security measures. This document highlights the critical need for SMEs to prioritize cybersecurity, emphasizing that it's an essential investment, not a luxury.