Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials
Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials provides foundational DNS security capabilities to protect your business network from malicious threats.
- DNS Security: Coverage for essential DNS threat protection features.
- Malware Prevention: Protection against known malicious domains and phishing attempts.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements for network security.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures reliable access to legitimate online resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials, providing core DNS security functionalities. It unlocks essential features designed to safeguard your organization's internet access by filtering malicious content and protecting against DNS-based attacks.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into your existing network infrastructure to enhance security posture without requiring extensive new hardware or complex management.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Identifies and blocks access to known malicious websites and phishing domains.
- Policy Enforcement: Allows for granular control over DNS resolution based on security policies.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into DNS query activity and security events.
- Simplified Management: Integrates with Cisco's security management platforms for easier administration.
- Subscription-Based: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to updates and threat intelligence.
Secure your business operations with essential DNS protection, delivering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Essential DNS Threat Protection
Enable teams to block access to known malicious domains and phishing sites. Streamline security operations by automating the filtering of dangerous web content.
on-premises networks, cloud-hosted applications, hybrid environments, remote workforce support
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of foundational DNS security controls across the organization. Automate the enforcement of security policies to prevent malware infections.
businesses with dedicated IT staff, organizations managing internal servers, companies with multiple office locations
Improve Visibility into DNS Activity
Enable teams to gain insights into DNS query patterns and identify potential security risks. Automate the logging of security-relevant DNS events for auditing purposes.
IT departments requiring reporting, companies undergoing security audits, environments with compliance mandates
Key Features
Malicious Domain Blocking
Prevents users from accessing known phishing, malware, and botnet sites, reducing the risk of infection and data compromise.
Phishing Protection
Identifies and blocks access to fraudulent websites designed to steal user credentials, safeguarding sensitive information.
DNS Query Filtering
Applies security policies to DNS requests, ensuring that only safe and legitimate domains are resolved.
Subscription Updates
Continuously receives updated threat intelligence and software enhancements to maintain effective protection against evolving threats.
Simplified Deployment
Integrates easily into existing network infrastructures, allowing for quick activation of essential DNS security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making DNS security a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, demanding strong data protection measures including network security to prevent breaches of patient health information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, necessitating advanced security to prevent data leaks and maintain client trust and attorney-client privilege.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer payment data, requiring strong security controls like DNS filtering to comply with PCI DSS and prevent fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials?
Cisco Secure Access DNS Essentials is a subscription license that provides foundational DNS security capabilities. It helps protect your business network by blocking access to malicious websites and phishing attempts.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for SMB and mid-market companies that use IT for their own operations. It is suitable for businesses needing to enhance their network security without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What kind of threats does this license help protect against?
This license primarily protects against DNS-based threats, including access to malware-infected websites, phishing sites, and other malicious domains that can lead to data breaches or system compromise.
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.