Cybersense
Track on RadarAcquired by Altamount Software GmbH · 2025 · news
German deception technology provider for early cyberattack detection
- Total raised
- $5M
- Employees
- —
- Founded
- 2012
- Momentum
- —
Data updated August 2026
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Cybersense is a cybersecurity company specializing in Security Operations, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. It has raised $5M in total funding and was acquired by Altamount Software GmbH in 2025.
Cybersense is a German cybersecurity company founded by Sebastian Struwe and Ralf Sturhan that develops deception technology to detect and prevent cyberattacks. The company's primary product, Cybersense Deception, is patented in Germany and the USA and uses decoys and breadcrumbs to expose attackers who have bypassed conventional security solutions. The solution is designed to complement existing security systems by providing early detection of threats that traditional tools miss. Cybersense Deception operates by deploying deceptive elements within IT environments that attract and reveal attackers before they can cause damage. The technology focuses on identifying unauthorized activity with minimal operational effort. The company serves customers across various industries and critical infrastructure sectors in both private and public organizations. Cybersense positions its offering as a "Made in Germany" solution, emphasizing local development and data protection standards. The company works through a network of partners including system integrators and IT service providers. Cybersense is a member of Bitkom (Germany's digital association), the Alliance for Cyber Security (initiated by BSI), and the Cyber Security Cluster Bonn. The company has received the TeleTrusT quality mark "IT Security made in Germany" and participates in university research projects. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in red teaming, development, and SIEM operations.
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When was Cybersense founded?▾
Cybersense was founded in 2012.
Where is Cybersense headquartered?▾
Cybersense is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany.
How much funding has Cybersense raised?▾
Cybersense has raised a total of $5M in total funding.
Is Cybersense public or private?▾
Cybersense is a privately-held company.
What does Cybersense do?▾
Cybersense is a German cybersecurity company founded by Sebastian Struwe and Ralf Sturhan that develops deception technology to detect and prevent cyberattacks. The company's primary product, Cybersense Deception, is patented in Germany and the USA and uses decoys and breadcrumbs to expose attackers…