Olfeo

Olfeo is a French cybersecurity company that develops secure web gateway (SWG) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions for protecting internet traffic. The company offers both SaaS and on-premise deployment options for its web security platform. Their technology includes proxy services, web filtering, web antivirus, SSL/TLS decryption, and DNS filtering capabilities. The company's SSE solution provides cloud-based web security with features including Shadow IT discovery, data loss prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) functionality, and Zero Trust Internet Access technology. Their on-premise secure web gateway offers granular control over outbound data flows and can be deployed within customer IT infrastructure. Olfeo maintains a URL database covering over 22 million domains classified into 9 themes and 100 categories, with a recognition rate exceeding 99.5% for web requests. The platform processes approximately 1 billion web requests daily. The company also offers an awareness training solution with e-learning content and phishing tests to educate employees on cybersecurity risks and best practices. The company serves over 500 clients and partners across various sectors including healthcare, retail, and government organizations. Olfeo positions itself as a European sovereign solution with data hosting guaranteed in France, designed to comply with GDPR and avoid extraterritorial laws. The company was acquired by Ekinops Group to create a European SASE offering combining SD-WAN connectivity with SSE security capabilities.