Cyber Security Compliance in Switzerland
Switzerland has a well-established and evolving regulatory framework for data protection and cyber security. The revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG / revDSG), which entered into force on 1 September 2023, significantly modernised Swiss data protection law and aligns closely with the GDPR. Swiss businesses — especially those operating across EU borders — face obligations under both nDSG and GDPR.
ResGuard Solutions provides Swiss organisations with a comprehensive platform that simplifies the path to regulatory compliance — from initial assessment through certification and ongoing maintenance.
Regulatory Framework in Switzerland
Businesses operating in Switzerland must consider multiple regulatory frameworks and security standards:
- nDSG (revidiertes Datenschutzgesetz / FADP) — Switzerland's revised Federal Act on Data Protection, in force since September 2023, with requirements for data inventories, DPIAs, breach notification and data protection officers
- GDPR — European organisations transferring data to Switzerland and Swiss companies with EU customers must also ensure GDPR compliance; Switzerland holds EU adequacy status
- ISO 27001 — The international standard for Information Security Management Systems, widely adopted across Swiss industries as a baseline for information security
- FINMA Circular 2023/1 — The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority's operational risk and resilience requirements for supervised financial institutions
- DORA — Swiss financial firms operating in EU markets must comply with the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act
- ISO 22301 — Business continuity management standard, relevant to regulated Swiss industries
- NIS2 (for EU-connected businesses) — Swiss companies with EU-market exposure must monitor NIS2 supply chain obligations
Why ResGuard for Switzerland?
Our platform is designed to meet the specific needs of the Swiss market:
- nDSG & GDPR coverage — Modules aligned to both Swiss and EU data protection requirements for cross-border compliance
- German, French and English support — Platform and documentation available in the languages of Swiss business
- Financial sector expertise — Modules addressing FINMA and DORA requirements for Swiss financial institutions
- ISO 27001 certification path — Structured implementation support from gap analysis to certification readiness
Our Services in Switzerland
In addition to the RCM platform, we offer specialised professional services for Swiss organisations:
- Outsourced DPO (Datenschutzbeauftragter) — Data Protection Officer as a service, covering nDSG and GDPR obligations
- ISMS Workshop — ISO 27001 in 6 Months — Accelerated programme to implement an ISMS aligned with ISO 27001
- Penetration testing — Security assessments conducted by certified experts
- Cyber security consultancy — Strategic advice to strengthen your security posture across nDSG, GDPR and ISO 27001