What is Bluecoat?

Blue Coat Systems (now part of Broadcom) was a company that provided web security solutions. Their products, often referred to as Blue Coat proxies or secure web gateways, were commonly used by organizations to filter web content, prevent malware infections, and ensure compliance with security policies. They provided features like URL filtering, application control, data loss prevention, and SSL inspection. These capabilities helped organizations control web traffic, protect sensitive data, and enforce security standards.