Whalebone

Whalebone provides cybersecurity delivered at the network level, so end users need not install or update anything. Its customers pass protection on to their own subscribers or staff.

What Whalebone offers

• DNS security — blocks malicious domains when users try to reach them, with support for DNSSEC and DoH.
• Identity protection — a layer that guards against misuse of personal identity.
• Fraud call protection — a layer aimed at scam calls.
• Whalebone Immunity — a product for enterprises and public institutions.
• Whalebone Aura — a consumer-facing offering for telecom and ISP customers.

Who it works with

Telecom operators, ISPs, enterprises and governments. The company leads the EU's DNS4EU project, which builds a private DNS resolution service for institutions and citizens. Named customers include Tele2 Latvia and Panasonic Slovakia.

Key facts

• Data privacy: says it applies privacy rules beyond GDPR
• Stated aim: protecting one billion people