Security Insights & Analysis
Technical analysis, practical guides and field notes from the MilesGuard team.
Microsoft 365 Security: The 2026 SME Checklist
Over 80% of Swiss SMEs use Microsoft 365. The default configuration is not secure enough. This checklist covers the 10 most important security settings you can implement straight away.
Cyber Risks on the Board: Liability and Duties in Switzerland
The board of directors bears ultimate responsibility for risk management, including cyber risks. In the event of an incident, board members can be held personally liable. What board members need to know and do.
Cybersecurity for Fiduciaries: How to Protect Client Data
Fiduciary firms manage their clients' most sensitive data: annual accounts, tax returns, payroll data, contracts. A cyberattack threatens not only the firm itself, but professional secrecy and the livelihoods of its clients.
ISG Reporting Obligation: What Swiss Companies Need to Know Now
Since April 2025, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure operators must be reported. Since October 2025, violations carry fines of up to CHF 100,000. We explain who is affected, what must be reported and how to prepare.
Ransomware Attack on Your SME: The First 60 Minutes
49% of attacked Swiss SMEs are hit by ransomware. This guide walks you through what to do in the first 60 minutes, step by step, and what you must avoid at all costs.
nDSG and IT Security: 10 Technical Measures for SMEs
The new Swiss Data Protection Act requires technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. Only 42% of Swiss SMEs feel adequately protected. Here are 10 concrete measures you can implement.
What Does a Penetration Test Cost in Switzerland?
A penetration test in Switzerland costs between CHF 4,500 and CHF 150,000. What determines the price? What is included at each budget level? And when is the investment worthwhile?
CISO as a Service: Does My SME Need a Security Officer?
A full-time CISO costs over CHF 200,000 per year. For many SMEs, that is unrealistic. CISO as a Service offers the same strategic expertise from just 2 days per month. When does the model make sense?
Cyber Resilience Act: What Swiss Manufacturers Must Do Now
The EU Cyber Resilience Act has been in force since December 2024. The reporting obligation applies from September 2026, full compliance from December 2027. Swiss manufacturers exporting to the EU must act now.