ABOUT US
Enterprise security management fOR M365
Meet the European champion for global cloud security. Driven by innovation and cybersecurity excellence, Hornetsecurity is building a safer digital future and sustainable security cultures worldwide with its award-winning portfolio. Hornetsecurity operates in more than 120 countries through its international distribution network of 12,000+ channel partners and MSPs. Its premium services are used by more than 75,000 customers.
MISSION
We empower companies and organizations of all sizes to focus on their core business by protecting their email communications, securing data, and ensuring business continuity and compliance with next-generation cloud-based solutions.
VISION
Hornetsecurity will be the guardian of companies worldwide that use Microsoft 365. We protect their data and ensure business continuity. For a safer 365 world!
VALUE PROPOSITION
We offer the most comprehensive cloud security solution for Microsoft 365 on the market, including email security, compliance, backup and security awareness.
365 TOTAL PROTECTION – ALL IN ONE AI-BASED M365 SECURITY, BACKUP & GRC
365 Total Protection is the only solution on the market to cover all aspects of data protection, security, compliance, cybersecurity awareness, and backup for Microsoft 365.
- Total protection against spam, phishing, malware, ransomware, advanced threats and data loss.
- Email archiving and email business continuity, combined with backup and recovery, compliance, and security awareness functionality.
- Automated, AI-driven misdirected email protection for Microsoft 365.
- Easy-to-use and easily deployable GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)/DLP (Data Loss Prevention) service.
- Minimizing the risk of data leakage, which occurs when data falls into the hands of an unauthorized party due to incidents like accidental sharing or content distribution outside authorized circles.
HORNETSECURITY INTERNATIONAL
SECURITY, BACKUP & COMPLIANCE ALL AROUND THE WORLD. Potential Internet threats do not stop at borders, and neither does cloud technology. We secure customers all over the world.
HORNETSECURITY DATA CENTER CERTIFICATIONS
Customer data is important: We store the data in our own secured regional data centers. Our certifications include:
DIN50600-2019, ISO27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Typ 1, ISAE 3402, SOC 2 Typ 2, HIPAA, SI-0002-2005, ISO20000:2018, ISO27001:2013, ISO50001:2018, ISO9001:2015, SOC 2, SOC 2 Bridge Letter, and more.
HORNETSECURITY IN THE INDUSTRY
The fact that Hornetsecurity is one of the leading cloud email security and backup providers is confirmed repeatedly by the most important analysts and publications in the industry.
Hornetsecurity also is engaged in various industry associations and non-profit organizations, such as:
Pittsburgh Technology Council
The Pittsburgh Technology Council focuses on regional economic development in and around Pittsburgh, PA. It offers both start-up and established technology companies a platform for their business development, talent retention and raising their own profile. The aim is to strengthen the Pittsburgh region with technology-based economic development.
Computing Technology Industry Association
The Computing Technology Industry Association, based in Chicago and Düsseldorf, is an international association for the IT industry. The aim of the association is to promote and grow the IT industry. The certifications offered are aimed at IT specialists who bring extensive knowledge to their field.
InterCERT France
InterCERT France is a professional association created in 2021 to bring together organizations in France that are involved in the detection and response to cybersecurity incidents, such as CERTs and CSIRTs. Its objective is to foster collaboration and coordination between these entities to strengthen IT security in France.
eco
eco is the Association of the Internet industry, with about 1,000 member organizations worldwide. Since 1995, eco has been instrumental in shaping the development of the Internet in Europe, fostering new technologies, infrastructures and markets, and forming framework conditions. eco also represents the interests of its members vis-à-vis politics and in international bodies.
THE MANAGEMENT
Daniel Hofmann
CEO at Hornetsecurity, responsible for strategic corporate development
Executive IT consultant, with several years of experience in various positions in the IT market. An independent businessman since 2004. Founder, managing director, Chief Executive Officer and partner at Hornetsecurity Group since 2007.
Daniel Blank
COO at Hornetsecurity, responsible for Sales, Customer Experience, Service Desk, Human Resources and Professional Services
Executive IT consultant, with over 15 years of experience in selling complex IT products. Active in various management positions in the cloud security environment since 2008. As from 2014, Managing Director and later Chief Operations Officer at Hornetsecurity.
Dr.Ing. Yvonne Bernard
CTO at Hornetsecurity, responsible for strategic and technical development in the areas of Product Development, Innovation, Research and the Hornetsecurity Security Lab
Ph.D. in Computer Science with 20+ scientific publications. Part of the Hornetsecurity Group since 2014. Chief Technical Officer at Hornetsecurity since 2021.
Olaf Petry
CISO, responsible for data protection at Hornetsecurity headquarters and all subsidiaries worldwide
Founding member of Hornetsecurity and part of the Group since its inception. Established several departments, including Development, Service Desk and Systems Engineering. Chief Information Security Officer at Hornetsecurity since 2016.
Fabio Castro
CIO, responsible for Hornetsecurity Group’s worldwide IT operations
Executive with more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry. Over 10 years leading various IT teams in several countries. Chief Information Officer at Hornetsecurity Group since 2022.
Sebastian Korte
CFO, responsible for finance, controlling and administration at Hornetsecurity
Sebastian Korte joined the company in 2024, bringing broad experience as an economist as well as in leadership roles in the retail, food industry, automotive and cybersecurity sectors.
Adrien Gendre
CPO, responsible for Product Management at Hornetsecurity
Engineering Degree in Network and Telecommunications completed with an Executive MBA. Co-founder of Vade, a global leader in threat detection and response, which now forms part of Hornetsecurity. As the Chief Product Officer of Hornetsecurity, Adrien brings his long-term cybersecurity expertise and innovative product approach to the ongoing development of the product portfolio.