Facing the proliferation of cyberattacks and digital fraud attempts, a Lyon-based startup, Vigidomaine, is tackling a persistent blind spot in the cybersecurity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): prevention. Vigidomaine is developing a proactive, educational, and economically accessible approach, targeting the most common vulnerabilities faced by organizations.
Businesses Still Underestimate Their Exposure
Contrary to popular belief, SMEs are not immune to cyber threats. While less visible, they nevertheless serve as targets or entry points to larger structures. In 2024, 5,629 data breaches were recorded in France, averaging 15 affected entities per day. While technical tools have improved in recent years, the human factor remains a major vulnerability. Several recent attacks on large organizations have exploited vulnerabilities related to emails or user account management.
Basic Configurations Still Largely Flawed
According to analyses conducted by Vigidomaine, nearly 80% of the surveyed businesses have incorrect email configurations. These flaws directly expose their digital identity to risks of impersonation, fraud, or brand hijacking. The observation is recurrent: sometimes significant investments in security solutions coexist with a neglect of essential online service settings, which can nevertheless constitute privileged entry points for attackers.
A Lyon Innovation Focused on Domain Names
Specializing in the proactive monitoring of domain names and critical configurations, Vigidomaine primarily relies on detecting typosquatting and the fraudulent use of visually similar domains. These techniques, widely used by attackers, deceive users and partners by exploiting barely perceptible differences. The developed solution requires no installation on the company’s systems. It offers free solutions for the smallest structures, as well as tailored packages based on size and needs, ensuring that cost does not hinder cybersecurity.
International Visibility from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
After a stint at Lyon Start Up and an announced presence at the Vivatech 2026 exhibition, Vigidomaine is scheduled to exhibit in early January 2026 at CES Las Vegas, on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region’s stand. The company will present a solution designed to be understandable by non-technical users. Following this event, a research initiative is planned in collaboration with specialized linguistics laboratories. The objective is to improve the automatic interpretation of alerts and the understanding of contextual risks.
Initial Adoption Indicators
The platform already has a hundred user entities in the early adoption phase. More than 4 million automated scans have been performed, resulting in over 25,000 alerts and recurring observations. These results highlight the frequency of poor technical configurations in organizations of all sizes.
A Solution Designed by Field Specialists
Based in Lyon, Vigidomaine was born from the collaboration between professional expertise in cybersecurity and compliance, and advanced software development skills. The company advocates an approach combining financial accessibility, proactive prevention, and a clear understanding of digital challenges, with the ambition of becoming a benchmark player in preventive cybersecurity dedicated to SMEs. [lyon-entreprises.com](https://www.lyon-entreprises.com/actualites/article/cybersecurite-a-lyon-vigidomaine-veut-rendre-la-prevention-accessible-aux-tpe-et-pme)
This initiative aligns with broader trends in cybersecurity awareness among SMEs. A recent barometer published by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr highlights that while 44% of French SMEs perceive themselves as highly exposed to cyber risks (up from 38% in 2024), and 58% believe they have a good or very good level of protection, 80% still admit they are not prepared for attacks. This underscores the critical need for accessible and effective prevention solutions like those offered by Vigidomaine. [cybermalveillance.gouv.fr](https://www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr/tous-nos-contenus/actualites/etude-maturite-cyber-tpe-pme-2025) [francenum.gouv.fr](https://www.francenum.gouv.fr/magazine-du-numerique/cybersecurite-davantage-conscientes-des-risques-cyber-les-tpe-pme-demeurent)
Furthermore, the INPI and Afnic have reinforced their partnership to better support entrepreneurs in protecting their intangible assets, including domain names, which is a core focus for Vigidomaine. This collaboration emphasizes the growing importance of securing digital identity for businesses. [lyon-entreprises.com](https://www.lyon-entreprises.com/actualites/article/linpi-et-lafnic-renforcant-leur-partenariat-pour-mieux-accompagner-les-entrepreneurs)
Lyon itself is a hub for cybersecurity, with over twenty specialized companies working with local authorities to protect users from cyberattacks. In 2021, more than 730 cyberattacks were recorded in the Lyon area, further emphasizing the relevance of Vigidomaine’s mission. [toolyon.com](https://toolyon.com/professionnels/digital/cybersecurite)
Source: [lyon-entreprises.com](https://www.lyon-entreprises.com/actualites/article/cybersecurite-a-lyon-vigidomaine-veut-rendre-la-prevention-accessible-aux-tpe-et-pme)
