Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage
Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage provides essential security and visibility for your organization's internet traffic, ensuring protection against evolving threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for DNS-based threats including malware, phishing, and command and control callbacks.
- Enhanced Visibility: Entitlement to detailed reporting on DNS query activity, identifying potentially malicious or risky domains.
- Compliance Support: Protection against regulatory gaps by providing logging and reporting capabilities for DNS activity.
- Continuous Operation: Access to updated threat intelligence feeds to maintain effective security posture against new threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced DNS security capabilities for your network. It provides critical protection against a wide range of internet-based threats by analyzing DNS requests and blocking access to malicious domains.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their internal networks and user activity. It integrates with existing network infrastructure to provide a vital layer of defense without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- DNS Security: Blocks access to known malicious domains, preventing malware, phishing, and other cyber threats.
- Threat Intelligence: Leverages Cisco's extensive threat intelligence to identify and neutralize emerging risks.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over DNS access based on security policies.
- Reporting and Analytics: Provides insights into DNS traffic patterns and security events for better decision-making.
- Simplified Management: Offers a centralized platform for managing DNS security policies and monitoring.
Secure your business operations with Cisco's advanced DNS protection, delivering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise overhead for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Enable advanced DNS threat blocking
Enable teams to automatically block access to known malicious domains, preventing malware, phishing, and other cyber threats from reaching end-users. Streamline security operations by reducing manual intervention in threat response.
cloud-managed networks, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises network infrastructure, remote workforce enablement
Enhance network security visibility
Streamline the monitoring of DNS query activity to identify potentially risky or policy-violating domains. Automate the generation of reports that provide insights into internet usage and security events for compliance audits.
network segmentation deployments, multi-site organizations, centralized IT management, security operations centers
Meet regulatory compliance requirements
Support compliance efforts by providing detailed logging and audit trails of DNS requests and security events. Ensure adherence to data protection regulations by preventing access to known malicious or inappropriate content.
regulated industry operations, data privacy initiatives, corporate governance frameworks, internal audit preparedness
Key Features
DNS-based Threat Prevention
Automatically blocks access to malicious domains, preventing malware, phishing, and botnet infections before they impact users.
Advanced Threat Intelligence
Leverages Cisco Talos's global threat intelligence to identify and block emerging threats in real-time.
Granular Policy Control
Allows IT teams to define and enforce custom DNS security policies based on user groups or network segments.
DNS Traffic Visibility
Provides detailed logs and analytics on DNS queries, offering insights into internet usage and potential security incidents.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a predictable cost model with continuous access to the latest security updates and features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making advanced DNS security crucial for preventing fraud and data breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI) and must comply with HIPAA, necessitating robust security solutions like DNS protection to prevent ransomware and unauthorized access to patient data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks; advanced DNS security helps protect against data exfiltration and maintain client trust.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often handle customer payment information and require strong security to prevent breaches and maintain compliance with standards like PCI DSS, with DNS security playing a role in blocking access to fraudulent sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Access DNS Advantage?
It is a subscription license that enhances your network security by providing advanced protection against DNS-based threats. It blocks access to malicious websites and offers visibility into DNS activity.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, specifically SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations. It is designed for IT Managers and Professionals managing their organization's network security.
How does this license protect my network?
It protects your network by analyzing DNS requests and blocking connections to known malicious domains, thereby preventing malware, phishing, and other cyberattacks from reaching your users.
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.