IT Security in Swiss SMEs and IT Service Providers
The study shows that despite the persistently high threat posed by cybercrime, Swiss SMEs are becoming increasingly uncertain about their own level of protection. Only around two-fifths of companies now feel well prepared for a cyberattack — compared to more than half in the previous year. Nearly one in five SMEs even considers its protection insufficient. Of particular concern is that, despite growing uncertainty, cybersecurity is losing priority within companies, and willingness to invest in protective measures continues to decline.
The findings underline how important it is for Swiss SMEs to actively review their security strategies and invest in targeted protective measures.
42% of SMEs consider their protection adequate in the event of a cyberattack (2024: 55%)
52%
of companies feel generally secure regarding IT security (2024: 57%)
28%
of SMEs no longer assign high priority to cybersecurity (2024: 18%)
30%
of SMEs have an IT security concept, training measures, or an incident response plan
40%
plan to increase cybersecurity measures within the next 1–3 years (2024: 48%)
88%
of SMEs consider cybercrime a serious threat
2024 Cyber study
Three-part survey of Swiss SMEs, the population and IT service providers
A three-part survey among Swiss SMEs, the general public, and IT service providers. The 2024 Cyber study provides representative insights into cybersecurity awareness in Switzerland across businesses and society.
