DNSFilter Features

Protection (6)

Quarantine: Blocks malicious website or destination, redirecting the user to a secure page 104 reviewers of DNSFilter have provided feedback on this feature.
Continuous Monitoring: As reported in 127 DNSFilter reviews. Monitors 24/7 to detect anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.
Off-Network Protection: Based on 106 DNSFilter reviews. Supports agent-based DNS protection with individual endpoint devices on any network.
Guest Network Protection: Based on 103 DNSFilter reviews. 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. 94 reviewers of DNSFilter have provided feedback on this feature.
Native DNS over HTTPS (DoH): Based on 92 DNSFilter reviews. “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.

DNS Lookups: As reported in 132 DNSFilter reviews. Associate information from various domains to identify associated parties and threats.
Threat Intelligence: As reported in 124 DNSFilter reviews. 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. 111 reviewers of DNSFilter have provided feedback on this feature.

Whitelisting: As reported in 136 DNSFilter reviews. 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. 133 reviewers of DNSFilter have provided feedback on this feature.
Incident Reports: Produces reports detailing suspicious activity and anomalies related to networks and endpoints. 116 reviewers of DNSFilter have provided feedback on this feature.
Domain Categorization: Allows administrators to group users and devices based on IP, Endpoint, or role. 114 reviewers of DNSFilter have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-Network Management: Based on 110 DNSFilter reviews. Allows centralized administration and control of DNS protection and policies across multiple networks.

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.

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.

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.

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.