Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials
Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials provides critical DNS security capabilities, enabling proactive threat defense for your organization's network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Access advanced DNS threat intelligence to block malicious domains.
- Proactive Defense: Coverage for DNS-based attacks like phishing and malware delivery.
- Compliance Support: Entitlement to features that aid in meeting regulatory requirements for data protection.
- Operational Continuity: Protection against disruptions caused by DNS-related security incidents.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials is a platform software license that unlocks essential DNS security features. It provides visibility and control over DNS traffic, helping to identify and block threats before they impact your network.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who need to secure their own network operations. It integrates with existing network infrastructure to provide an additional layer of defense against evolving cyber threats.
- DNS Threat Protection: Identify and block access to known malicious domains.
- Visibility and Control: Gain insights into DNS query activity.
- Policy Enforcement: Apply security policies to DNS traffic.
- Simplified Management: Centralized platform for DNS security configuration.
- Integration Ready: Designed to work with your existing Cisco security ecosystem.
This essential DNS security license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to fortify their network defenses without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable DNS Threat Blocking
Enable teams to automatically block access to known malicious domains, preventing users from inadvertently visiting phishing or malware sites. This reduces the risk of endpoint infections and credential theft.
network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, user access control
Streamline Security Policy Enforcement
Streamline the enforcement of DNS security policies across the organization's network. This ensures consistent protection and simplifies compliance with security best practices.
network segmentation, policy management, security posture, access governance
Automate Threat Detection
Automate the detection of DNS-based threats by integrating with Cisco's threat intelligence feeds. This provides early warning and rapid response to emerging online dangers.
security operations, incident response, threat hunting, network monitoring
Key Features
DNS Threat Intelligence Feed
Automatically blocks access to domains associated with malware, phishing, and other cyber threats, reducing the risk of infection.
URL Filtering
Prevents users from accessing known malicious websites, safeguarding against credential theft and malware delivery.
DNS Query Logging
Provides visibility into DNS activity for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and forensic analysis.
Policy-Based Access Control
Allows administrators to define and enforce granular policies for DNS access, enhancing security posture.
Integration with Cisco Security Portfolio
Works seamlessly with other Cisco security products for a more unified and effective security strategy.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security to protect sensitive customer data and maintain regulatory compliance, making DNS security a critical component of their defense strategy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient data (PHI) is paramount, and strong DNS security helps prevent access to malicious sites that could lead to breaches or ransomware attacks, ensuring operational continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, necessitating advanced security measures like DNS filtering to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often handle payment card information and customer loyalty data, making them targets for cyberattacks. DNS security helps block access to fraudulent sites and malware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials?
It is a software license that provides essential DNS security features, including threat intelligence and policy enforcement, to protect your network from DNS-based attacks.
What kind of threats does this license help protect against?
This license helps protect against threats such as phishing, malware delivery, and command and control communications that rely on DNS for resolution.
Is this license suitable for small to mid-market businesses?
Yes, this license is designed to provide essential DNS security capabilities suitable for businesses looking to enhance their network defenses without enterprise-level complexity.
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.