Data protection awareness campaign launched

The summer vacations are over. Many photos remind of the beautiful experiences and new acquaintances. However, when photos, contacts or other important data are lost, many only realize how important data backups are. Unfortunately, this is too late. The awareness campaign S-U-P-E-R.ch therefore puts the current focus on the "S" like "Backup.

With backups to more cyber security

Backups not only protect data from loss due to broken devices or theft, they are also an important backstop against cyberattacks and extortion attempts. Those who can fall back on their backed-up data are less vulnerable to blackmail by cybercriminals in the event of data encryption. Data backups are therefore an important step towards greater cyber security. Backups should also be kept separate from the network and stored securely so that attackers cannot additionally encrypt the backups. Data backups should be made regularly and integrated into everyday life. This applies to companies, organizations as well as private individuals. Interested parties can find out how to do this on the campaign website S-U-P-E-R.ch.

National data security awareness campaign

From September 1, the NCSC, the SKP and the cantonal and municipal police corps, with the support of iBarry and EBAS, are raising awareness among the Swiss population about the importance of data backups. On the communication media, a possible data loss is visualized with slowly disappearing text, combined with the request to make a backup in time. On the campaign website S-U-P-E-R.ch learning videos convey the most important information. With the knowledge acquired and a little luck, you not only win more cybersecurity, but also a competition prize. The campaign lasts until September 30, 2023.