Panda Security

Panda Security is a pioneering cybersecurity brand originally founded in Bilbao, Spain, in 1990. Initially known as Panda Software, the company gained global recognition for its innovative approach to antivirus solutions, notably becoming one of the first to utilize cloud-native scanning and "Collective Intelligence" to detect threats in real-time. This Spanish-born technology helped the company expand its reach to over 80 countries worldwide.

In 2020, Panda Security was acquired by WatchGuard Technologies, a major network security firm based in the United States. This acquisition integrated Panda's advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities into WatchGuard's broader security portfolio. Today, the brand continues to operate as a key component of WatchGuard’s offerings, focusing on protecting both home users and large-scale enterprises from evolving digital threats.

While the brand's development roots and primary operations remain strongly tied to its Spanish heritage, its strategic direction and ultimate ownership are now part of a global American-led security ecosystem. The software is developed and maintained primarily through Spanish engineering teams, though it is distributed and supported through a worldwide network of subsidiaries and partners.