Grid® for DNS Security Solutions
DNS Security Solutions Definition
DNS (domain name system) security solutions are used to secure DNS servers and the websites they support. These tools redirect end-user web traffic through filters capable of identifying malware signatures and other characteristics of potentially dangerous websites and media. DNS security solutions provide IT personnel with tools to classify websites, categorize users, group devices, and customize usage policies. Companies use these tools to protect their employees’ endpoint devices and their own servers by blocking dangerous content, media, and websites. They can also be used to prevent employees from accessing unapproved content, such as adult or streaming sites, in the workplace.
DNS-based attacks have a variety of impacts and can cause significant disruptions. To combat this, DNS security software also possesses monitoring capabilities to identify unauthorized or malicious bots that may be capable of disrupting server performance, service availability, and network connectivity.
Many DNS protection solutions are capable of detecting and mitigating distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. DDoS attacks may target DNS servers but can attack virtually any kind of computer or network resource. DNS protections may not be able to protect against all kinds of DDoS attacks. DDoS-specific solutions include cloud DDoS mitigation software and DDoS protection software.
To qualify for inclusion in the DNS Security category, a product must:
- Identify and block high-risk traffic at the DNS level
- Monitor traffic for dangerous sites and scan content for malware
- Facilitate the classification of end users, endpoints, and digital content
DNS Security Solutions Grid® Scoring Description
Products shown on the Grid® for DNS Security Solutions have received a minimum of 10 reviews/ratings in
data gathered by March 01, 2022. Products are ranked by customer satisfaction (based on user reviews) and market
presence (based on market share, seller size, and social impact) and placed into four categories on the
Grid®:
- Products in the Leader quadrant are rated highly by G2 users and have substantial Market Presence scores. Leaders include: Cisco Umbrella, DNSFilter, Webroot DNS Protection, and Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus
- High Performing products have high customer Satisfaction scores and low Market Presence compared to the rest of the category. High Performers include: WebTitan Web Filter, ScoutDNS, and CIRA DNS Firewall
- Contender products have relatively low customer Satisfaction scores and high Market Presence compared to the rest of the category. While they may have positive reviews, they do not have enough reviews to validate those ratings. Contenders include: Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering Web Security, Open DNS Personal Internet Security, and Palo Alto Networks DNS Security
- Niche products have relatively low Satisfaction scores and low Market Presence compared to the rest of the category. While they may have positive reviews, they do not have enough reviews to validate those ratings. Niche products include: Electric, Cyren DNS Security, and MXToolbox
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