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Risk, Budget, Compliance: How Companies Prioritize Their IT Security Measures

2026-08-12T13:40:00+02:00

Which IT security measures companies implement first depends above all on their specific needs. The protection of business-critical systems and processes plays the biggest role here. This is shown by a current study, "Cybersecurity in Numbers," from G DATA CyberDefense, Statista, and brand eins. Next in line are the potential risk of damage and the available budget for IT security. Experience from previous security incidents or expectations from customers and partners, by contrast, are of secondary importance.

Welcome to the G DATA team: Four new apprentices are joining the IT and business departments

2026-08-04T09:30:00+02:00

Through its practical training programme, G DATA has been investing in the next generation for almost three decades. On 3 August 2026, the cyber defence specialist welcomed four new apprentices to the G DATA Campus in Bochum. Three aspiring IT specialists began their apprenticeships as IT specialists for system integration and IT specialists for application development respectively. In addition, a young woman started her apprenticeship as an office administration assistant.

New feature: G DATA expands phishing simulation with customizable templates

2026-07-28T09:30:00+02:00

G DATA CyberDefense is expanding its phishing simulation with customizable templates, allowing phishing training to better reflect real company situations. This enables companies to design training emails more realistically and make risks visible. As a result, they gain important information about the state of security awareness within their workforce. Phishing emails today still look deceptively genuine. They pick up on familiar processes, imitate internal communication, and pressure employees using urgency, authority, or curiosity.

Marie-Christin Kippar takes over as Head of Channel & Alliances at G DATA CyberDefense

2026-07-21T09:36:00+02:00

G DATA CyberDefense is strengthening its management team in the partner business: Marie-Christin Kippar is taking on the role of Head of Channel & Alliances. In her new role, she will be responsible for the strategic expansion and further development of the German cybersecurity provider’s ‘Channel-First’ strategy. The sales expert is committed to sustainable growth within the channel. She also aims to make it easier for businesses to access high-performance cybersecurity solutions “Made in Germany”.

Nordanex and G DATA CyberDefense launch strategic partnership to enhance cyber security in the channel

2026-07-15T10:00:00+02:00

The Nordanex network is expanding its portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and welcomes G DATA CyberDefense AG as a new partner within the network. Furthermore, G DATA is participating as a premium vendor in the Nordanex Managed Services (NMS) programme. Together, the two companies aim to support IT system integrators with modern security solutions and managed security services, and to strengthen cybersecurity within the channel in the long term.

Resilient against cyberattacks: German businesses rely on contingency plans

2026-07-09T09:30:00+02:00

Contingency plans are well established in the German business landscape: 97 percent of companies have a basic action plan in place in the event of a successful cyberattack. This is one of the findings of the representative study “Cybersicherheit in Zahlen” by G DATA CyberDefense, Statista and brand eins. Half of the companies surveyed use technical measures to contain the incident. Only a third of those surveyed seek external support from experts. The study shows that the business sector is well on the way to achieving resilience. However, there is still a considerable need for action with regard to the necessary scope of measures.

Vacation, yes; digital detox, no: Nine out of ten Germans stay online

2026-06-23T10:58:00+02:00

From online check-in and restaurant searches to digital menus, smartphones are an integral part of vacations for 90 percent of travelers. This is shown by a recent representative survey conducted by G DATA CyberDefense. More than half of respondents have already scanned a QR code at a restaurant or tourist attraction while traveling. While QR codes are convenient, they can also be tampered with. G DATA offers five tips to help vacationers use online services safely and avoid cyber risks.

G DATA XDR simplifies threat detection and delivers scalable security services

2026-06-16T09:06:00+02:00

G DATA CyberDefense is launching G DATA XDR (Extended Detection and Response). The new platform enables the efficient detection and defense against cyberattacks in the business environment. XDR centrally aggregates security events, automatically identifies correlations, and helps Managed Security Providers (MSPs) to analyse and contain security incidents at their customers’ sites more quickly. At the same time, service providers benefit from automated processes, multi-tenancy and a flexible pay-per-use model. G DATA XDR is available now.

Security outside of business hours: More than half of all government agencies rely on enhanced monitoring of their IT systems

2026-06-15T13:31:00+02:00

In Germany, a majority of public administrations (59 percent) now monitor their IT systems even outside regular working hours. This is shown by the representative study “Cybersicherheit in Zahlen” conducted by G DATA CyberDefense, Statista, and brand eins. While respondents are aware of the added value of external support, in practice, cities and municipalities still too rarely consult IT security experts.

Understanding and Implementing NIS2: G DATA academy Launches New E-Learning Course on Cybersecurity Directive

2026-05-28T09:04:00+02:00

With the NIS2 Directive, thousands of companies in Germany are facing new regulatory requirements in the field of cybersecurity. G DATA CyberDefense is expanding the G DATA academy portfolio with a compact e-learning course designed to prepare executive management specifically for these requirements.