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# Cisco Umbrella Features

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## Protection (10)

Quarantine

Blocks malicious website or destination, redirecting the user to a secure page

Continuous Monitoring

Monitors 24/7 to detect anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.

Off-Network Protection

Supports agent-based DNS protection with individual endpoint devices on any network.

Guest Network Protection

Allows DNS filtering and protection for guest WiFi networks.

BYOD Protection

Supports bring-your-own-device (BYOD) users, supporting DNS protection across any device connected to a network or equipped with an agent.

Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

“DoH” is a protocol that facilitates DNS resolution via HTTPS. Native DoH functionality facilitates DNS over DoH using local agents to manage DNS requests, extending DoH beyond a single browser or network.

Firewall-as-a-Service

Managed, cloud-delivered firewall that protects devices, assets, networks, and other cloud services from web-based threats.

Cloud Application Brokerage

Provides a single access point for users to access multiple cloud applications, services, and products through a central gateway

Web Gateway

Provides a private web gateway for secure internet browsing.

Adaptive Access Control

Provides a risk-based approach to determining trust within the network.

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## Functionality (3)

DNS Lookups

Associate information from various domains to identify associated parties and threats.

Threat Intelligence

Develops domain reputation by gathering contextual information related to web-based threats.

Advanced Traffic Filtering

Allows DNS routing to resolve requests across HTTP or HTTPs requests and/or covers IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.

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## Administration (5)

Whitelisting

The ability to green light a specific Domain or system to bypass the scanning process.

Policy Enforcement

Abilities to set DNS protection policy control standards including whitelisting, blacklisting, and application access.

Incident Reports

Produces reports detailing suspicious activity and anomalies related to networks and endpoints.

Domain Categorization

Allows administrators to group users and devices based on IP, Endpoint, or role.

Multi-Network Management

Allows centralized administration and control of DNS protection and policies across multiple networks.

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## Management (4)

Multicloud Management

Allows users to track and control cloud spend across cloud services and providers.

DLP Configuration

Offers data loss prevention tools to protect data from leaving the environments it is allowed to.

Dynamic Scaling

Scale resources automatically, adjusting for usage demands.

Policy Enforcement

Enables administrators to create access policies and applies policy controls throughout request and provisioning processes

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## Monitoring (3)

Data Center Networking

Provides advanced data center network services to deliver multiple high-speed IP.

Multicloud Visibility

Allows users to track and control activity across cloud services and providers.

Anomaly Detection

Constantly monitors system to detect anomalies in real time.

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## Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways (5)

SSL/TLS Inspection

Decrypts and inspects encrypted web traffic to detect and block threats hidden within encrypted connections.

Content Filtering

Analyzes web content to filter out malicious code, malware, and inappropriate material.

URL Filtering

Blocks access to known malicious or unauthorized websites based on predefined policies.

Real-Time Traffic Inspection

Inspects and analyzes inbound and outbound web traffic in real-time for threats and compliance.

Ad and Tracker Blocking

Blocks ads and trackers to enhance user privacy and reduce exposure to potential threats.

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## Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways (4)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Monitors outgoing web traffic to prevent sensitive data from being leaked or exfiltrated.

Phishing Protection

Detects and blocks phishing attempts to protect users from fraudulent websites and email links.

Malware Protection

Uses signature-based scanning, heuristic analysis, and sandboxing to detect and block malware threats.

Cloud Access Security

Monitors and controls access to cloud applications and services to prevent unauthorized use and data leakage.

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## Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways (3)

Application Control

Regulates access to web-based applications and services as per organizational policies.

Authentication and Access Control

Verifies users' identities and enforces access control policies to ensure only authorized users can access permitted web resources.

User and Group Policies

Supports the creation of policies based on user roles, groups, or other attributes for more granular control.

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## Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways (5)

Customizable Policy Enforcement

Allows organizations to create and enforce custom web usage policies tailored to their specific needs.

Bandwidth Management

Prioritizes and allocates network resources based on predefined policies to optimize performance.

Integration Capabilities

Integrates with other security tools and systems, such as firewalls, SIEMs, and endpoint security solutions.

Reporting and Logging

Provides comprehensive reports and logs of web activity, including sites visited, user activity, security events, and policy violations.

Threat Intelligence Integration

Leverages threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on the latest threats and enhance protection.

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