Insights from practice.
Written clearly for everyone responsible for IT in a small or medium-sized business, no jargon.
Deepfakes and CEO fraud: when the boss on the phone isn’t the boss
Fraudsters use AI to imitate the voices of executives and business partners. How SMEs secure payments with call-backs and the four-eyes principle.
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Exchange Server without support: the options for your email
Exchange 2016 and 2019 lost support in October 2025, and the last security updates end in October 2026. Three ways forward for SMEs and how to plan the move.
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Passkeys for SMEs: signing in without passwords
Passkeys replace passwords with a key stored on the device and can’t be phished. How SMEs introduce passkeys in Microsoft 365 and everyday work, step by step.
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PHP2Shell: what the critical PHP flaw means for your website
Two critical flaws in PHP allow attackers to take over web servers. Which websites are affected, which versions protect you and what to check now.
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Cyber insurance for SMEs: what insurers require today
Few Swiss SMEs have cyber insurance. What it covers, which technical measures insurers check and where the questionnaire can turn into a trap.
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IT emergency plan for SMEs: done in one afternoon
Most SMEs have no IT emergency plan. How to create a document in one afternoon that actually helps in a crisis, with contacts, priorities and first steps.
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Windows Server 2016: support ends on 12 January 2027
From 12 January 2027, Windows Server 2016 receives no more security updates. What this means for SMEs and how to plan the replacement now.
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Securing your business network: guest Wi-Fi, segments and safe remote access
In many SMEs, printers, cameras, guests and accounting all share one network. How to separate and secure your network with reasonable effort.
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Password managers for SMEs: no more sticky notes under the keyboard
Stolen passwords are the number one way in for attackers. How a password manager works in a business, what it costs and how to roll it out without pushback.
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Encryption trojans: how an attack unfolds, and where you can stop it
An encryption trojan rarely strikes out of the blue. The six phases of an attack, early warning signs and the points where SMEs can stop it.
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Installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account: the methods that still work in 2026
Microsoft has disabled the well-known tricks for a local account. Which methods still work with Windows 11 25H2, step by step, with advice for businesses.
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Company knowledge at your fingertips: how an AI assistant works with your own documents
Manuals, quotes, contracts: an AI assistant answers questions straight from your documents. How the RAG method works and what SMEs should watch out for.
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ChatGPT, Copilot & co. at work: how SMEs create an AI policy
Your team is already using AI, often without rules. Which data is off-limits, which tools are suitable and what a simple AI policy for SMEs looks like.
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Using AI in an SME, locally and in line with data protection
Artificial intelligence saves time, but many SMEs hesitate because of data protection. How local AI models and automation work without data leaving the company.
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Spotting phishing: 7 warning signs everyone should know
Fake emails are becoming ever more convincing, partly thanks to AI. With these seven warning signs, your team will spot phishing before damage is done.
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The 3-2-1 backup rule explained simply
Three copies, two media, one off site: what the 3-2-1 rule means, why it is extended today and how SMEs put it into practice.
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Ransomware in SMEs: how to protect yourself, and how to respond in an emergency
Ransomware has long been hitting small businesses in Switzerland too. The most important protective measures and an incident plan for emergencies.
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Proxmox instead of VMware: why more and more SMEs are switching
Since Broadcom acquired VMware, many SMEs are looking for alternatives. What Proxmox VE offers, what it costs and how a migration works.
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Multi-factor authentication: the most effective protection for little money
Stolen passwords are the most common way in. Why multi-factor authentication is so effective and how SMEs can introduce it without frustration.
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Windows 10 end of support: what SMEs need to do now
Support for Windows 10 ends on 14 October 2025. What risks this poses for SMEs and how to move to Windows 11 in an orderly way.
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Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP): the IT measures your SME needs
Since September 2023 the revised Data Protection Act applies in Switzerland. Which technical measures SMEs should implement, clearly explained.
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GPO hardening: the most important settings for SMEs
Group policies can significantly secure a Windows network. These settings deliver the most, with little risk to daily operations.
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Digital sovereignty: what it means for an SME in practice
Why it pays to consciously keep data and services in Switzerland, and which steps a small business can take without much effort.
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SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained simply
Three DNS records decide whether your emails arrive and whether fraudsters can send email in your name. Here is how they work together.
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