Giesecke + Devrient GmbH is a global SecurityTech company founded in 1852 that builds infrastructure protecting digital identities, IoT connections, payments and currency ecosystems. Operating from more than 100 locations worldwide with over 12,000 employees, the company serves governments, financial institutions and enterprises across multiple critical domains.
G+D's technical capabilities span digital security, authentication, IoT security and quantum-resistant cryptography. The company operates three primary business areas: Digital Security, which secures IoT connections and digital identities; Financial Platforms, which enable digital payments and authentication; and Currency Technology, encompassing both banknote production and digital currency ecosystems. Its solutions protect billions of people's daily transactions and interactions.
With roots in Leipzig dating back to the 19th century, the company has evolved from its origins in banknote printing to address contemporary security challenges across payments, identity verification and connected devices. Its long operational history reflects deep expertise in precision engineering and the cryptographic standards required by financial and governmental institutions.