Clavister key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Clavister Holding AB
- Headquarters
- Sweden (SE)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2001
- Data hosting
- Germany, Sweden
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted / Proprietary Hardware
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- BSI (German Federal Office for Information Security) partner
- Replaces
- Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point Software, Cisco Secure Firewall, Okta (for IAM via PhenixID), Cisco, Okta (for IAM)
About Clavister
Clavister is a specialized Swedish cybersecurity firm that develops and delivers high-grade network security solutions for enterprise and public sector clients. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, the company has evolved from producing physical firewall appliances to becoming a leader in virtual security gateways. Its portfolio is designed to protect business-critical operations and digital assets against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The Clavister Group operates with a strong European footprint, including subsidiaries such as PhenixID for Identity & Access Management and Omen Technologies for AI-driven security. Being a Swedish-grown entity listed on Nasdaq First North, Clavister emphasizes a 'European-made' security stack, positioning itself as a sovereign alternative to non-EU vendors. They serve a global clientele, including major telecommunications and technology brands, while maintaining their core development and support operations within Sweden.
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