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NEW 09.07.2026 Press Releases
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Resilient against cyberattacks: German businesses rely on contingency plans

A representative study by G DATA reveals positive trends alongside organisational shortcomings
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.
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NEW 23.06.2026 Press Releases
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Vacation, yes; digital detox, no: Nine out of ten Germans stay online

G DATA CyberDefense offers five cybersecurity tips for safe travel
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.
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NEW 16.06.2026 Press Releases
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G DATA XDR simplifies threat detection and delivers scalable security services

German cyber defence specialist launches new platform solution
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.
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NEW 15.06.2026 Press Releases
G DATA Cybersicherheit in Zahlen Mehr Professionalität
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Security outside of business hours: More than half of all government agencies rely on enhanced monitoring of their IT systems

Public administrations are increasingly supplementing their IT security with external expertise
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.
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NEW 28.05.2026 Press Releases
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Understanding and Implementing NIS2: G DATA academy Launches New E-Learning Course on Cybersecurity Directive

Online training provides management boards with practical guidance on regulatory requirements
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.
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NEW 21.05.2026 Press Releases
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Cybersecurity as a collective responsibility: two-thirds of German companies rely on IT security providers

A G DATA study shows that the business sector relies on service providers for IT security
Companies in Germany are increasingly turning to service providers to ensure effective cybersecurity. This is one of the findings of the report “Cybersicherheit in Zahlen” by G DATA CyberDefense, Statista and brand eins. 63 per cent of companies work with IT security providers, and almost a third (32 per cent) with a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). The third most common form of collaboration involves industry-specific networks and initiatives. The results show that IT security is increasingly becoming a joint effort between companies and external specialists.
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