Airbus to acquire INFODAS

Airbus Defence and Space has agreed to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based, German company that provides cybersecurity and IT  solutions in the public sector including for defence and critical infrastructures. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024.

This acquisition supports Airbus’ strategic ambition to strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio for the benefit of its European and global customers. With exponential cyber threats, along with the increasing digitalisation and connectivity of its products and systems, cybersecurity is a pivotal component of Airbus’ development. Over the last few years, the group has continuously developed its cybersecurity capabilities and expertise, ensuring the best possible protection for its products, operations, customers, and ecosystem, including major programmes such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).

INFODAS has around 250 employees and annual revenues of about 50 million euros. Besides its headquarters in Cologne, INFODAS has additional offices in Germany in  Berlin, Bonn, Hamburg, Munich and Mainz. The Federal  Office for Information Security (BSI) has certified the company as an IT security service provider in information system auditing, consulting and penetration tests. The INFODAS’ SDoT Security  Gateway product family is approved for classification levels up to secret. The products are also certified under Common Criteria and have other country-specific certificates.