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G DATA

G DATA CyberDefense AG

Bochum, Germany

Endpoint SecurityNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingIncident Response24/7 SOC
Founded 1985201-500 employeesServes Enterprise, SMB, Public Sector, Critical Infrastructure, Consumer
Profile last updated: September 17, 2026

About

Founded in 1985, G DATA is a cybersecurity company based in Bochum, Germany working in endpoint security, network security, penetration testing +12 more.

G DATA CyberDefense AG is a German IT security company headquartered in Bochum, Germany, offering antivirus and endpoint security software, VPN, mobile security, managed endpoint security, penetration testing, security consulting, and security awareness training for consumers, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1985 and credited with developing the first antivirus software in 1987, the company operates from its campus in Bochum and serves customers in more than 90 countries. Its products are certified under the IT Security Made in Germany and Cybersecurity Made in Europe labels, and it states that its software contains no backdoors.

Location

Bochum, Germany

Founded

1985

Employees

201-500

Company type

Private company

Legal name

G DATA CyberDefense AG

VAT number

DE127065359

Focus areas

antivirusendpoint securityVPNmobile securitypenetration testingsecurity awarenessmanaged securityMade in Germany

Languages

FRDEEN

Services & products

Security domains

Endpoint SecurityNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingIncident ResponseSecurity AwarenessManaged SecurityEmail SecurityData ProtectionCloud SecurityOT/ICS SecurityIdentity & AccessDigital ForensicsApplication SecurityGRC & ComplianceThreat Intelligence

How they deliver

SoftwareManaged ServicesProfessional ServicesConsultingTraining

Operations

Runs a 24/7 security operations centre

Products

G DATA Internet Security

Endpoint Security

Antivirus and internet security suite for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.

G DATA Total Security

Endpoint Security

Comprehensive security suite for consumers with additional features.

G DATA VPN

VPN

VPN client encrypting traffic and masking IP addresses on multiple devices.

G DATA Mobile Security

Mobile Security

Antivirus and anti-theft protection for Android and iOS devices.

G DATA Antivirus for Mac

Endpoint Security

Real-time antivirus and phishing protection for macOS.

G DATA Managed Endpoint Security

Managed Security

Outsourced endpoint security management delivered by G DATA experts.

G DATA Endpoint Protection

Endpoint Security

Business endpoint protection with centralised management.

G DATA Mail Server Security

Email Security

Email server security for businesses.

Customers

EnterpriseSMBPublic SectorCritical InfrastructureConsumer

Industries served

FinanceHealthcareEnergyLogisticsManufacturingMediaTourismPublic SectorEducationLegalPharmaceuticalAutomotive

Compliance & partners

Compliance frameworks

GDPRNIS2

Technology partners

Microsoft

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

IT Security Made in Germany

Issued by: TeleTrusT

Cybersecurity Made in Europe

Issued by: ECSO

Awards

Best Security Manufacturer 2014

CRN2014

Champion Award in Malware Protection and E-Mail Security

AV-ComparativesMalware Protection and E-Mail Security

Industry memberships

TeleTrusTECSOITSMIGG4CLSECCybersecurity Tech AccordIT-Sicherheit e.V.

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