Blog — Data Recovery and Cybersecurity

Is the Cloud Really a Backup?

Is the cloud really a backup? No: OneDrive, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox and ProtonDrive are synchronisation services, not backup systems. This guide explains why that distinction changes everything. An accidental deletion, a corruption or a ransomware attack spreads instantly to all your copies, including those in the cloud, as in the real case of a company that lost everything after its synchronised OneDrive was encrypted. You will discover everything that can erase your data remotely (closed account, provider bankruptcy, payment incident, a data centre fire like the OVH one), why no provider guarantees the survival of your data, and what truly separates synchronisation from a cold or immutable remote backup. Finally, the one rule that protects for good: keep a physical copy, offline and off-site.

Shadow IT and Shadow AI: The Invisible Risks Threatening Your SME

Shadow IT refers to the unauthorized use of digital tools within a company — and its variant, Shadow AI, is now one of the main sources of data leaks for Swiss SMEs. Every time an employee copies customer data into ChatGPT or stores files on their personal Dropbox, your sensitive data escapes all control. Discover the concrete risks associated with the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nLPD) and the American Cloud Act, and the sovereign solutions to regain control without hindering the productivity of your teams.

Complete Shadow IT / Shadow AI guide for Swiss SMEs: nLPD risks, Cloud Act, sovereign solutions (Euria, kDrive, Proton Drive, SwissTransfer) and practical governance.