o2 Telefónica Germany has started offering their B2C customers an additional layer of protection – o2 Onlineschutz (o2 Online Protection) – based on the white-label security product Whalebone Aura. The partnership between the two companies was initiated two years ago at Wayra Germany, o2 Telefónica’s Open Innovation Hub, and has now entered the full commercial phase.
"With o2 Onlineschutz, we are offering our customers an innovative product that makes their everyday lives easier. This brings us another step closer to our goal of improving and enriching the lives of our customers through digital solutions. With innovative products like these, we are increasing our market share and at the same time democratizing access to digital services for everyone,” says Markus von Böhlen, Director of Devices, Trading and Digital Life at o2 Telefónica Germany.
Earlier this year, executives from o2 Telefónica Germany, Wayra Germany, and Whalebone came together to discuss the need for innovative solutions and how partnerships like ours can drive real progress. Today, we are making the online world a safer place for millions.
Thanks to the introduction of o2 Onlineschutz, customers of o2 Telefónica Germany now have the option to bolster their security measures and safeguard their mobile devices from unwanted and malicious content, viruses, and other internet threats. Since the product works directly on the network level, the threats are blocked even before they reach the end-user.
To encourage adoption, a 1-month free trial is available, after which users who are satisfied with the product can choose to subscribe to the paid version.
Real-time threat detection
One of the key features of this security product is its ability to detect and block malicious activity in real time. The product uses advanced machine learning algorithms and behavioral analysis to identify and block cyber threats before they can cause any damage.
This proactive approach to security ensures that users can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals and keep their sensitive data safe and secure.
o2 Onlineschutz landing page
Whalebone strengthens its position as a market leader
With this newly forged partnership with o2 Telefónica Germany, Whalebone has achieved a remarkable milestone. This move strengthens its position as a market leader and a trusted ally in the telco mass-market cybersecurity landscape.
In response to this collaboration, Richard Malovic, CEO of Whalebone, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Partnering with o2 Germany is a significant milestone for us. To achieve this immense success, I really appreciate the innovative spirit of O2 Telefónica's open innovation hub Wayra, which was there for us during the crucial stages of the deal-making process. o2 doesn’t only talk about innovation, o2 truly “Can do.”
Florian Bogenschütz, CEO of Wayra Germany, added: “This partnership shows once again how effective the collaboration between corporates and startups can be in helping to scale innovations. As a result, customers can be provided with better products and services. Innovation hubs like Wayra make a decisive contribution to enable the use of startup technologies in corporates quickly and easily – and I am pleased that this cooperation with Whalebone has worked out so well.”
o2 Onlineschutz landing page
Staying ahead of the curve
At Whalebone, we understand the importance of staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. We use advanced machine learning algorithms to identify and block malicious websites in real time. By partnering with o2 Telefónica Germany, we are able to bring this cutting-edge technology to a wider audience, helping to protect people across the country from the growing threats of cybercrime.
Contact our sales team at aura-sales@whalebone.io to learn how we can help you leverage telco mass-market cybersecurity.