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G DATA

GDATA CyberDefense AG

Bochum, Germany

Endpoint SecurityNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingSecurity Awareness
Founded 1985501-1000 employeesServes Enterprise, SMB, Public Sector, Critical Infrastructure, Consumer
Profile last updated: October 25, 2026

About

Founded in 1985, G DATA is a cybersecurity company based in Bochum, Germany working in endpoint security, network security, penetration testing +7 more.

G DATA CyberDefense AG is a German IT security company headquartered in Bochum. It develops antivirus and endpoint security software, VPN and mobile security products, and offers penetration testing, incident response (IT emergency team), security awareness training and managed security services for companies, public bodies and consumers. The company states it developed the first antivirus software in 1987 and that its products contain no backdoors.

Location

Bochum, Germany

Founded

1985

Employees

501-1000

Legal name

GDATA CyberDefense AG

VAT number

DE127065359

Focus areas

antivirusendpoint securitypenetration testingawareness trainingVPNmade in Germany

Languages

DEENIT

Services & products

Security domains

Endpoint SecurityNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingSecurity AwarenessManaged SecurityIncident ResponseData ProtectionEmail SecurityCloud SecurityIdentity & Access

How they deliver

SoftwareManaged ServicesProfessional ServicesConsultingTraining

Products

G DATA Antivirus

Endpoint Security

Antivirus protection for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS with DeepRay and BEAST technologies.

G DATA Total Security

Endpoint Security

All-in-one consumer security package with firewall and exploit protection.

G DATA Internet Security

Endpoint Security

Internet security suite for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.

G DATA VPN

VPN

Encrypted VPN client that masks IP addresses and protects data traffic.

G DATA Mobile Security

Mobile Security

Mobile antivirus, anti-phishing and device locate/wipe for Android and iOS.

G DATA Password Manager

Password manager

Stores and generates passwords for users.

G DATA Managed Endpoint Security

Endpoint Security

Managed endpoint security service run by G DATA experts.

G DATA USB Keyboard Guard

Endpoint Security

Blocks unauthorised USB devices posing as keyboards.

Customers

EnterpriseSMBPublic SectorCritical InfrastructureConsumer

Industries served

FinanceHealthcareEnergyLogisticsMediaTourismEducationPharmaceuticalsTelecommunications

Compliance & partners

Compliance frameworks

GDPR

Technology partners

Microsoft

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ECSO Cybersecurity Made in Europe label

Issued by: European Cyber Security Organisation

IT Security Made in Germany seal

Issued by: TeleTrusT

Industry memberships

TeleTrusTECSOLSECG4CBundesverband IT-Sicherheit e.V.Cybersecurity Tech Accord

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