Press releases

NIS-2 is effective and firmly establishes cybersecurity as a management task in German companies. 77 percent of management teams in Germany feel personally very responsible for their company's IT security. This is a key finding of the latest study, “Cybersicherheit in Zahlen” conducted by G DATA CyberDefense, Statista and brand eins. However, the survey also shows that the majority of employees do not know to what extent they are personally responsible for IT security in their company.

Under the international guiding principle “Together for a better internet”, Safer Internet Day will take place on 10 February 2026. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots have long become part of everyday life for many children and young people: they help with homework, answer questions and increasingly take on the role of conversational partners and advisers. AI companions simulate closeness, understanding and trust and from an IT security perspective, this is precisely where the risks lie. On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, G DATA CyberDefense provides parents with five tips on how to raise awareness among their children about the risks associated with AI chatbots.

The Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald District Office relies on maximum IT security to protect critical citizen and social data. In view of increasing cyber threats, the authority has decided to make a strategic change. With Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) from G DATA CyberDefense, the district office protects its more than 2.000 clients and servers around the clock.