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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.

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.

August 20, 2025 Peter Senn

Public WiFi on the Go: Securing Your Connections to Ensure Business Continuity

Public WiFi exposes Swiss SMEs to cyberattacks that are invisible but very real. Discover 5 concrete measures to protect your business data on the go and maintain business continuity.