DNS-layer cybersecurity for ISPs and telcos protecting millions without client software
Whalebone operates a network-based security platform deployed at ISP and telco infrastructure layers—protecting end users from malware, phishing, and ransomware without requiring local installation. The tech stack (Python, Go, Kafka, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, multi-cloud) reflects an engineering-heavy org building real-time threat detection and observability at scale. Active projects signal a transition from vendor-managed deployments toward SaaS—alongside efforts to move large government contracts from proof-of-concept to national rollouts.
Notable leadership hires: R&D Team Lead
Whalebone develops network-based cybersecurity for telecom operators, ISPs, enterprises, and government institutions across Central Europe and globally. The platform intercepts and analyzes DNS and web traffic at the ISP level, blocking threats before they reach end devices—eliminating the need for per-user client installation. The company operates a multi-cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, OpenShift) and serves over 400 customers. Founded in 2016 and based in Brno, Czechia, Whalebone is expanding engineering and security teams across Czechia, India, and Thailand while simultaneously scaling go-to-market motion around large public-sector deals and SaaS adoption by smaller carriers.
Python, Go, Kafka, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Docker, Redis, RabbitMQ, GCP, AWS, and OpenShift. The stack emphasizes real-time data processing and multi-cloud deployment.
Over 400 customers globally, primarily telcos, ISPs, enterprises, and government institutions. The company is actively pursuing large-scale government cybersecurity deals.
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