Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage
Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage provides essential DNS security capabilities to protect your business network from malicious domains and threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguard against malware, phishing, and command-and-control communications by blocking access to known malicious domains.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain insights into DNS traffic to identify potential security risks and policy violations within your network.
- Simplified Management: Integrate DNS security seamlessly into your existing Cisco security infrastructure for streamlined operations.
- Compliance Support: Help meet regulatory requirements by implementing robust DNS security measures to protect sensitive data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage is a platform software license that unlocks advanced Domain Name System (DNS) security features. It provides critical protection against a wide range of internet-based threats by analyzing and controlling DNS requests, thereby preventing users from accessing malicious websites or downloading malware.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their internal networks and user access. It integrates with existing Cisco security platforms, offering a layer of defense that is essential for maintaining operational integrity and protecting business data.
- Malware and Phishing Prevention: Blocks access to domains known to host malware, phishing sites, or command-and-control infrastructure.
- Content Filtering: Allows administrators to control access to specific categories of websites, enforcing acceptable use policies.
- DNS Tunneling Detection: Identifies and blocks covert data exfiltration attempts using DNS.
- Security Analytics: Provides visibility into DNS query patterns to detect emerging threats and policy anomalies.
- Integration Capabilities: Works with other Cisco security products for a unified security posture.
Secure your business operations with intelligent DNS protection, ensuring a safer online experience for your employees and customers.
What This Enables
Block Malicious Website Access
Enable teams to automatically block access to known malicious domains, preventing users from visiting sites that host malware or engage in phishing. This proactive measure significantly reduces the risk of infection and data compromise.
network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, user access control, security policy enforcement
Detect and Prevent Data Exfiltration
Streamline the identification and blocking of DNS tunneling attempts, which can be used for covert data exfiltration. This capability helps maintain data confidentiality and prevent unauthorized data transfers.
data loss prevention, network monitoring, security analytics, threat detection, compliance management
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Automate the enforcement of acceptable use policies by filtering access to specific categories of websites, such as adult content or social media during work hours. This improves employee productivity and network security.
content filtering, network policy management, user productivity, security awareness, web access control
Key Features
DNS-based Threat Prevention
Prevents users from accessing malicious domains, significantly reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks.
Content Filtering Capabilities
Allows organizations to enforce acceptable use policies and block access to inappropriate or unproductive websites.
DNS Tunneling Detection
Identifies and mitigates covert data exfiltration attempts that leverage DNS protocols.
Security Analytics and Reporting
Provides valuable insights into DNS traffic, aiding in threat detection and security posture assessment.
Integration with Cisco Security Portfolio
Enables a unified security approach by working seamlessly with other Cisco security solutions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced DNS security essential for preventing fraud and data breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security controls like DNS filtering to prevent ransomware and protect patient privacy.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring robust cybersecurity to prevent breaches and maintain client trust, which DNS security directly supports.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process payment card information and customer data, making them targets for cyberattacks; DNS security helps protect point-of-sale systems and customer databases from compromise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage?
It is a software license that provides advanced security features for your Domain Name System (DNS) traffic. It helps protect your business by blocking access to malicious websites and preventing various cyber threats.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to enhance their network security and protect their company's data from online threats.
How does this license help with compliance?
By implementing robust DNS security measures, this license helps organizations meet regulatory requirements related to data protection and cybersecurity, reducing the risk of breaches and associated penalties.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.