cy­berGEIGER, FHNW School of Computer Science

It's crucial to be aware of your risks related to cybersecurity and data protection – and to take the right steps to reduce them. There are plenty of solutions available, but they don't match the needs of small businesses that often have no IT expertise or resources to invest in costly solutions.

GEIGER, an EU-funded Horizon 2020 innovation project that is now turning into a startup, aims to close this gap. The project developed a "Geiger counter" for cybersecurity, an easy-to-use and affordable cybersecurity solution small businesses. GEIGER also worked on building an ecosystem of competent individuals and organisations that offer help, by developing a standardised learning programme for 'Security Defenders'.

How small businesses like Coiffure Loredana benefit from GEIGER: Thanks to GEIGER, Loredana knows whether she is exposed to cyber threats. If needed, she receives support from a Cyber Security Defender of her choice, to help secure her business data and ICT infrastructure. Read more about Loredana and her experience with smishing (SMS phishing): https://project.cyber-geiger.eu/News/20211001_flubot_attacks.html