DNS Protection
Keep your users protected from all bugs and bots
Having the flexibility to work from anywhere is key to your business. That means relying on internet connectivity that isn’t always managed by your organization, which also can lead to gaps in security policy. Our DNS Protection, powered by Cisco Umbrella, uses core Internet infrastructure to protect your users from cyber threats, regardless of their location.
Cisco Talos
DNS protection that leaves bad guys phishing elsewhere
Powered by Cisco Talos, one of the world’s largest commercial threat teams, our DNS Protection service blocks malicious activity early on – before it can creep into your network or endpoints. You’ll be shielded from cyber-hazards including malware, trojans, crypto -mining, phishing, ransomware and botnet command and control.
Machine Learning
Advanced early warning service, courtesy of machine learning
Our service uses statistical and machine learning models to uncover new attacks staged on the internet, giving you advanced early warning – and ample preparation time to defend your applications.
Easy to Deploy
Protection that’s easy to deploy – and just as easy to switch on and off
Our DNS Protection is easy to deploy, affording you protection in just a few minutes with only a one-setting change. It’s also easy to switch between on- and off-network coverage using our security connector application.
Contact Us
Contact us today
DNS Protection can be a powerful tool in tilting the fight in your favor against bugs, bots, and other cyber-threats. Contact our team today – and we’ll give you the rundown on how we can help.
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