G DATA key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- G DATA CyberDefense AG
- Headquarters
- Germany (DE)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 1985
- Data hosting
- Germany
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted (G DATA Campus)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- GDPR compliant, Cybersecurity Made in Germany (implied by associations)
- Replaces
- Norton Antivirus, McAfee, Kaspersky, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
About G DATA
G DATA CyberDefense AG is a leading German cybersecurity company headquartered in Bochum. Founded in 1985, the company is credited with developing the world's first antivirus software in 1987. It operates as an independent entity, maintaining all research, development, and customer support within its G DATA Campus in Germany. This integrated approach allows for rapid response to emerging threats and ensures strict adherence to European data protection standards. The company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions for consumers, SMBs, and large enterprises. Their technology stack combines traditional signature-based detection with advanced proactive technologies and proprietary 'Exploit Protection.' For business clients, G DATA provides robust centralized management tools that allow administrators to monitor workstations, mobile devices, and servers from a single console, ensuring compliance and security across distributed networks. G DATA is a key member of the European cybersecurity ecosystem, collaborating with major research institutes like the Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security.
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