59 %
of surveyed public administration employees rate the administration’s digital sovereignty as poor or insufficient.
(“ThemenRadar 2025,” Competence Center for Public IT)
IT security for government agencies
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This is how your municipality or government agency can remain confident and secure – even without a large IT team. Reduce risks and save yourself stress. And rest assured that you are protected. Find out how in our videos, guides, and tips.
19 %
of all IT security incidents and phishing attacks target public administration.
(“The State of IT Security in Germany,” BSI, 2024)
70 %
view the shortage of IT staff in public administration as a barrier to working on IT security.
(“Cybersecurity in the Age of AI,” Sopra Steria/F.A.Z. Institute, 2024)
IT security in the public sector: survey data & best practices
Together with brand eins and Statista, we surveyed IT managers in the public sector: people who understand your daily challenges. In the webinar, our experts analyze these results and explain
- the most common causes of cyberattacks
- why common defense mechanisms are often insufficient, and
tips and examples for greater control over your IT security
More insights on IT security in the public sector
Interviews, blog posts, and more
We are IT generalists, but not specialists in IT security. Furthermore, the shortage of skilled workers is a major problem for us. We can’t maintain a 24/7 team, so it quickly became clear that we had to rely on external expertise.
Thomas Rüby, IT Director at the Dachau District Office
Managed SOC from Germany: building CyberVertrauen
Let G DATA monitor your IT systems for cyberattacks – around the clock. We are based in Germany and have specialized in defending against cyber threats for 40 years. Our Managed SOC is ideal for anyone who places particular value on data protection and personalized support:
- Maximum data protection & data minimization
- Data storage in Germany
- 24/7 support
- Clear recommendations for action
- Proprietary software developed in Germany
Why municipalities and government agencies choose MXDR “Made in Germany”
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I wouldn’t want to discuss a security incident with support staff who speak a foreign language. The risk of misunderstandings is too high. I feel more comfortable using my native language.
Thomas Jansen • IT Administrator, Kamp-Lintfort Public Utilities
We have set ourselves the goal of having our systems monitored around the clock, 365 days a year. [...] However, we lack the staff and the specialized expertise that a Security Operations Center possesses.
Sebastian Klein • Team Leader, City of Menden
We openly addressed our concerns during feedback meetings. And G DATA responded quickly and found solutions. That gave us the feeling: We’re working with a partner who not only delivers but also listens and finds solutions.
Manuel Seifer • IT Administrator, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald District Office
Try the full MXDR service for two months
Currently free instead of € 1,500
We’ll get back to you after your request with the next steps. You can then decide if you’d like to start the trial.
- Two months of 24/7 expert protection
- Up to 25 endpoints/servers
- No automatic renewal of your trial access
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