G DATA CyberDefense Reviews

G DATA CyberDefense AG, formerly G DATA Software AG, is a German cybersecurity company founded in 1985 in Bochum, Germany, where its headquarters remain. Renowned for creating the world's first commercial antivirus software in 1987 for the Atari ST, G DATA has a long history of innovation in IT security. Initially founded by Kai Figge and Andreas Lüning, the company expanded beyond antivirus in the early 1990s with route planning software but refocused entirely on security in 2000 after becoming a joint-stock company. With over 500 employees, G DATA provides comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for both private users and businesses, available in over 90 countries. Their portfolio includes endpoint protection (Antivirus, Internet Security, Total Security for various platforms), managed detection and response (MDR/MXDR), security awareness training, penetration testing, incident response, and malware analysis. A key differentiator is their commitment to 'Cybersecurity Made in Germany', with all research, development, service, and support based in Bochum, ensuring compliance with strict German and European data protection laws and no hidden backdoors. They utilize advanced AI technologies alongside multiple scanning engines, including an in-house engine and the Bitdefender engine, consistently achieving high detection rates in independent tests.