Cybersecurity Specialist infodas Turns 50: Competence and Expertise Made in Germany

It was exactly 50 years ago today that the modern-day INFODAS GmbH was born. At the time, it was the Ethernet and TCP protocol that laid the foundations for what would later become the Internet. And at the centre of it all were three company founders who had their fingers on the pulse and wanted to change the IT world from their base in Cologne. The digital pioneers from Germany’s Rhineland region were pursuing the goal of developing a portable database system. Their vision paid off early on in the company’s young history, and, with the help of innovative communication solutions, their first projects in the field of command information systems laid the foundations for a trusting partnership with the German Armed Forces that continues to this day. The dynamic growth of the still young company quickly made itself felt, prompting a move to new company headquarters in Cologne-Chorweiler in 1980. Although infodas now has six branches in Germany, its roots remain in the Rhineland region. The company currently employs over 250 people of 25 different nationalities.

It achieved a major milestone in the early 2000s by developing and launching SDoT Cross Domain Solutions. These cross-domain solutions ensure differently classified systems and networks can communicate securely with each other and exchange data. infodas’ SDoT product range is available on the market, battle-tested and realises customer requirements reliably and safely. Developed and manufactured in Germany, the products fulfil the strictest requirements of the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), EU and NATO.

Over the last two decades, infodas has established itself as a leading company for cross-domain solutions on the international market. The SDoT Cross Domain Solutions by infodas, which are authorised up to classification levels GEHEIM, EU SECRET and NATO SECRET, are used worldwide on the ground, in the air and at sea. In the defense industry, the public sector and critical infrastructures, the powerful and trustworthy products ensure highly secure data communication and protect users and their sensitive data from the ever-increasing threat of cybercrime.

By providing comprehensive consulting services, infodas has lived up to its claim of being an all-round cybersecurity specialist over the course of its impressive company history. Certified IT and cybersecurity experts help public and private organisations establish a secure and unique cybersecurity architecture in their business processes. Safe and resource-friendly strategies and concepts create a basis for implementing measures efficiently and resiliently. As a BSI-certified IT security service provider, infodas is committed to impartiality and has 50 years of experience in designing and integrating information security at different types of organisations.

“infodas has five decades of challenges and successes behind it. I have to say a huge thank you to all of my colleagues who have helped write this success story and who will continue on this path with us. We are particularly proud of how strongly our company has grown. The fact that we have increased our workforce almost six-fold over the past ten years is impressive proof of how successfully we all work together. infodas brings together unique, exceptional people and talents who are all pursuing the common goal of making the world even safer together”, says Lutz Franken, Managing Director of INFODAS GmbH.

“We are proud of our high-performance, top-certified cybersecurity solutions. Not only have we helped countless organisations and companies secure their sensitive data and strengthen their digital infrastructure, but we have also played a key role in our industry’s development. Our aim is to recognise threats before they arise. We provide our customers and loyal partners with the secure, appropriate tools they need to be successful in an increasingly complex digital landscape”, explains Carsten Schulz, Managing Director of INFODAS GmbH.

“infodas has stood for innovative cybersecurity and digital solutions at the highest level for 50 years. The milestone birthday is a landmark occasion for the company. We would also like to thank our long-standing partners and customers, with whom we form a strong alliance. We look to the future with great confidence. The challenges we face in this interconnected world may not be getting any fewer, but, together with our certified experts, we are working continuously and resolutely to make the world even safer. The takeover by Airbus Defence and Space has set our course for the coming years and will enable us to respond even more effectively to the changing needs of our customers. We want to continue writing the infodas success story”, says Thorsten Ecke, Managing Director of INFODAS GmbH.

With the takeover by Airbus Defence and Space sees infodas position itself perfectly for future growth. Airbus Defence and Space and infodas combine unique expertise in securing sensitive data infrastructures and developing cutting-edge technologies. A shared understanding of their customers, coupled with a relentless drive to become the spearhead of innovative cybersecurity, will pave the way for developing new markets and generating future growth. The acquisition of infodas as a subsidiary will be finalised shortly.

About infodas

INFODAS GmbH was founded in 1974 and is one of the leading solution providers for cyber and information security in Germany. The medium-sized system house supports and advises companies, public authorities and the military with services in the design and implementation of comprehensive approaches to cyber and information security and the protection of IT infrastructures. The company also develops high-security products for Cross Domain Solutions and the protection of Critical Infrastructures. The infodas SDoT product family is approved for the classification levels GEHEIM, EU SECRET and NATO SECRET. The products are also certified in accordance with Common Criteria and have other country-specific certificates. Alongside its headquarters in Cologne, the company also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Hamburg, Mainz and Munich.

Press contact

Daniel Schnichels, Marketing & PR Manager, +49 221 70912 420, d.schnichels@infodas.de, www.infodas.com