The key point: The GHI reports that cybercrime is now the main concern of Geneva business leaders, including in small companies.
A threat affecting SMEs
- Small businesses : bakers, architects and fiduciaries are targeted just like large groups.
- PHP flaw : a global vulnerability required 222 servers to be updated in October.
- Insufficient preparation : only one SME in three trains its staff regularly.
The responses of the FER Genève and the State
- Free diagnosis : a maturity questionnaire based on the Cyber-Safe label is offered to members.
- Practical training : sessions will take place in 2027 at the SPARK centre in Plan-les-Ouates.
- Reflexes in the event of an attack : do not switch off machines, disconnect the network and alert the police.
- Public infrastructure : the State says it contains millions of attacks every day.
Key figures
- 56,8 % : share of French-speaking Swiss business leaders for whom cybersecurity is the main concern.
- 29 million francs : annual losses recorded in the canton, up 30%.
- 25 % : share of companies that test the restoration of their backups.
In short
Losses from digital attacks are rising in Geneva despite fewer offences. SMEs keep their systems updated but prepare little. The FER Genève offers diagnostics and training.
