More security on the Internet thanks to selected tools for SMEs

The Swiss version of the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkits complements the new edition of the Cybersecurity quick tests for SMEs. The internationally proven toolkit has now been translated into German and is intended to make an important contribution to the implementation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Switzerland against Cyber Risks (NCS). The Toolkit is a platform that provides SMEs with free online tools and practical instructions for working safely on the Internet.

Tools for security on the Internet

With the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for SMEs and the Cybersecurity Quick Test for SMEs, companies have tools at their disposal to better assess their own cyber risk and detect security gaps. Under the leadership of SATW, the quick test has now been revised in terms of user-friendliness and better aligned with the needs of SMEs. As a next step, the Cybersecurity Toolkit for SMEs now offers companies practical solution measures. By implementing the controls and best practices outlined in the toolkit, they can protect themselves from more than 85% of the most common attacks. "In combination, the Quick Test and the Toolkit make an important contribution to the implementation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Switzerland against Cyber Risks (NCS)" says Florian Schütz, Delegate of the Swiss Confederation for Cybersecurity, "in order to achieve the goal of a cyber resilient Switzerland, it is important that we also adapt internationally proven solutions such as the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Switzerland."

Preventive contribution to the fight against cybercrime

For GCA, the partnership with ICTswitzerland and SATW is also an important opportunity to expand its global presence. Klara Jordan, GCA Executive Director for the European Union and Africa explains, "the launch of the Swiss version of the toolkit marks the first milestone in the partnership between GCA, ICTswitzerland and SATW and is an important step in building cyber risk resilience and awareness across the SME sector. Thanks to this collaboration, we are one step closer to our goal of helping SMEs worldwide protect themselves against the ever-growing risks from cyberspace." Nicola Staub, cybercrime prosecutor and GCA ambassador adds, "As the initiator of the partnership, I am thrilled with the constructive collaboration and rapid outcome. The toolkit makes a significant contribution to the preventive fight against cybercrime in SMEs."

Source: ICTswitzerland