Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage - Faculty and Student
Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage for Faculty and Students provides advanced DNS security and policy enforcement for educational institutions, protecting up to 5,000 users.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for malware, phishing, and other DNS-based threats targeting educational networks.
- Policy Enforcement: Entitlement to granular control over internet access for faculty and students, ensuring safe browsing.
- Compliance Support: Protection against data breaches and regulatory violations by maintaining secure internet access policies.
- Scalable Solution: Access to a platform designed to support the dynamic user base of educational institutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage is a subscription-based platform license designed to enhance security and control for educational institutions. It provides advanced DNS security features, threat intelligence, and policy enforcement capabilities to protect faculty and students from online threats and ensure appropriate internet usage.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market educational organizations. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, offering a centralized management point for DNS security and access policies across campus networks, dormitories, and remote learning environments.
- Enhanced DNS Security: Defends against malware, phishing, and botnets by blocking access to malicious domains.
- Content Filtering: Enables granular control over website access based on categories, protecting students from inappropriate content.
- User and Device Visibility: Provides insights into internet activity by faculty and students for better security monitoring.
- Policy Management: Simplifies the creation and enforcement of internet access policies tailored to educational needs.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence to proactively block emerging threats.
This Cisco DNS security solution offers educational institutions a powerful yet manageable way to secure their networks and users.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for students
Enable teams to protect students from accessing inappropriate or malicious websites during school hours and on campus networks. Streamline content filtering to align with educational guidelines and safety policies.
K-12 schools, universities, online learning platforms, campus networks, student housing
Protect faculty and staff online
Automate the blocking of phishing attempts and malware distribution sites targeting faculty and staff devices. Support compliance requirements by ensuring secure browsing habits across the institution.
Higher education institutions, research facilities, administrative offices, remote faculty access
Manage network security policies effectively
Streamline the management of DNS security policies across diverse user groups and devices. Enable granular control over internet access to balance security with user productivity.
Educational IT departments, network administrators, cybersecurity teams, multi-campus environments
Key Features
Advanced DNS Threat Protection
Proactively blocks access to known malicious domains, protecting users from malware, phishing, and botnets.
Content Filtering and Categorization
Allows administrators to control access to websites based on content categories, ensuring safe browsing for students.
User and Device Identity
Provides visibility into which users and devices are accessing specific websites, aiding in security investigations.
Policy Enforcement
Enables the creation and enforcement of tailored internet access policies for different user groups.
Cloud-Delivered Updates
Ensures continuous protection against emerging threats through automatic updates of threat intelligence feeds.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Educational institutions require robust security to protect students and staff from online threats and to enforce acceptable use policies, aligning with CIPA regulations and campus network security needs.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including schools and universities, must adhere to strict data protection and cybersecurity mandates, making DNS security and access control essential for compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not the primary focus, healthcare organizations often have similar needs for secure network access and content filtering to protect sensitive data and ensure operational continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle sensitive client data and require secure internet access to prevent breaches and maintain client confidentiality, making DNS security a critical component.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage?
It is a subscription-based software license from Cisco that provides advanced DNS security and content filtering for educational institutions. It helps protect faculty and students from online threats and manage internet access.
Who is this product intended for?
This product is designed for educational institutions, including K-12 schools and universities, to secure their networks and users. The target buyer is an IT Manager or IT Professional within these organizations.
What kind of threats does it protect against?
It protects against a range of DNS-based threats including malware, phishing sites, botnets, and command and control servers. It also allows for content filtering to block access to inappropriate websites.
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.