itWatch GmbH

itWatch GmbH is a German cybersecurity company based in Munich that develops endpoint and data security software primarily for enterprises and government agencies. The company offers a broad portfolio of security products centered around device control, application control, data sanitization, and data protection. Key products include: itWash (data sanitization/"Datenwäsche" to neutralize malicious content from untrusted data sources), DeviceWatch (device control and monitoring), ApplicationWatch (application control and whitelisting), XRayWatch (content inspection), PDWatch (portable data encryption), CryptWatch (encryption), LogOnWatch (authentication), RiskWatch (risk management), AwareWatch (security awareness), PrintWatch (print monitoring), CDWatch, dataEx, DEvCon, ReplicationWatch, ReCAppS, and a Private Data Room solution. A notable concept the company promotes is "Cyberdome," described as a protective shield against cyberattacks at local, regional, and national levels. The company also addresses Zero Trust and digital sovereignty themes, including supply chain security assessments. itWatch's products are targeted at both commercial enterprises and public sector/government bodies (Behörden), with specific solutions for Industry 4.0 environments. The company participates in industry associations including AFCEA and TeleTrusT, and regularly exhibits at events such as it-sa and RSA Conference. Their security philosophy emphasizes preventing execution of unauthorized or malicious objects as a primary defense mechanism.