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# Webroot DNS Protection Reviews & Product Details

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What if you could stop up to 88% of known malware BEFORE it hit endpoints and networks? Well, you can. Webroot® DNS Protection works at the DNS layer to prevent malicious traffic and block malware before it infiltrates your networks, endpoints, and end users. Plus, it’s the first DNS filtering product on the market to combine privacy and security by handling DNS over HTTPS (DoH) requests. Here’s a real-world testimonial from a Webroot partner case study: “We blocked 135,470 risky DNS lookups in the first 30 days.” – Bobby Sowder, Director of Client Success, Greystone Technology With over 5000 endpoints under management, Greystone Technology has seen first-hand how a layered approach to cybersecurity makes their business and customers more resilient against cyber threats. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Powered by the proprietary Webroot® Platform, our proprietary threat intelligence architecture that is trusted by industry-leading network and security providers worldwide, DNS Protection is a lightweight, easy-to-implement domain filtering service designed to improve security with more granular control over internet access. Get the visibility and control you need to successfully stop cyberattacks at the DNS layer — before they hit your business or clients.

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Seller
[OpenText](https://www.g2.com/sellers/opentext)
Discussions
[Webroot DNS Protection Community](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/discuss)
Languages Supported

English

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Overview by
Keenan Humphrey (Webroot Community Specialist)

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## Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

### Time to Implement

2 months

### Return on Investment

9 months

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## User Insights

Average based on 86 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

2 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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MR

Matteo R.

CEO

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/1/2018

"The most effective solution for safe surfing"

5/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

Simplicity in configuration, good report to share with costumers

It can be implemented in 5 minute

Support is very good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

Some domain category is not really correct, but you can change with an online form Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection:

The best cloud db with domain categorization (BrithCloud). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Usually notebook that are off the main network are tipically not protected... now with Webroot DNS Protection also CEO notebook is protected

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AI

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/27/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Webroot is Awesome!!!"

4/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

Webroot DNS an easy and straight forward way to protect customers without it interfering with their daily usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

I haven't encountered anything that I don't like yet Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

The extra security layer means that our customers are not falling foul of phishing links in emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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DP

Dan P.

Registered Investment Advisor, Registered Client Service Associate

Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.)

10/31/2018

"Great Product and Simple to use"

4/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

\* Easy Install on Clients & Servers

\* Great fro Small businesses under 20 people

\* Easy to manage remotely

\* Good Antivirus - gets the job done Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

Pricing for partners and customers that already use Webroot Anti Virus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection:

Cleanly designed interface, Offers more features along with anti virus, light weight, helped us a great deal with vulnerability scanning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Definitely needed to help train and teach users how to look for phising or malicious emails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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TH

travis h.

Repair Technician

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.)

11/20/2018

"Webroot recommendation"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

Webroot has the easiest to use platform compared to it's competitors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

Webroot tends to run into issues where it will block a cess to everyday use websites which can frusterating to general users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Like it should it filters out access to malicious websites that we don't want customers or employees accessing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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AC

Verified User in Computer Networking

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/25/2018

"Straightforward interface with simple and intuitive menus"

4/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

The Webroot console is pretty comprehensive, as it includes just about any information you'll need to use at a quick glance. There is some drilling down involved if you want more detail, but again, it's pretty simple to point and click. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

The initial setup (if you're using the Webroot management console) can be a little confusing; for me, I had to download the endpoint via the console, and it didn't report to the console right away and I couldn't figure out why at first. Eventually, it was corrected and I moved forward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Simply put, I am applying Webroot DNS towards my overall company security solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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MK

Mat K.

CTO

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/1/2018

"If you're looking for DNS protection, Webroot gets it done"

5/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

We like the granular category controls and automatic protection from new sites/threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

The reporting functionality of GMS is sparse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection:

If you use Webroot Secure Anywhere and need DNS protection or content filtering, this is a no brainer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use Webroot DNS for protection from zero-day web and phishing threats as well as content filtering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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UC

Verified User in Construction

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/19/2018

"Excellence in security"

5/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

I love that if I have accidentally accessed a broken link or am redirected, Webroot is always steps ahead to ensure our protection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

Occasionally, I find it difficult to make changes in the settings if I know the sites integrity is par. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection:

Definitely worth the investment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am not currently needing to solve any problems with Webroot but it has greatly benefited our company from potential security breeches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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UP

Verified User in Package/Freight Delivery

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/25/2018

"Webroot Security"

5/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

It protects our servers from malware and needing to do a whole lot of IT work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

Nothing. I support this and I appreciate all the support given by webroot Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection:

Its simple and easy to use. I am excited to be able to come to work everyday and use a great product like this. I am not worried about doing my job with this service here. I can be efficient and secure at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are able to take care of firewalls and it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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UN

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/20/2018

"So far, so good"

4/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

The interface is easy to understand, that I can get it through BestBuy -- it seems more reputable as a result Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

I have not had any issues with this system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Webroot DNS Protection:

Easy to use! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Keeping my computer virus free Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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UE

Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/30/2018

"Use the program to protect my computer at work"

5/5

What do you like best about Webroot DNS Protection?

Automatic scan and the fact that it is always on as an icon in the lower right corner of my desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Webroot DNS Protection?

I like everything about the program. It might be nice if I got a periodic message that my computer is safely protected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Webroot DNS Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?

Virus protection of work computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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## Questions about Webroot DNS Protection? Ask real users or explore answers from the community

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Last activity over 6 years ago

Who is Webroot SecureAnywhere® DNS Protection for?

1 Upvote

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Last activity over 6 years ago

Do I need to install an agent to manage DNS Protection?

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## Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

### Time to Implement

2 months

### Return on Investment

9 months

### Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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##### Webroot DNS Protection Features

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