Cisco Splunk Enterprise Security DNS Security Subscription
This Cisco Splunk Enterprise Security DNS Security subscription provides essential threat intelligence and visibility for your on-premises DNS infrastructure over a standard term.
- Enhanced DNS Security: Gain deep visibility into DNS traffic to detect and block malicious activity.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Leverage up-to-date threat feeds to identify and neutralize emerging threats.
- Compliance Support: Meet regulatory requirements by maintaining robust security logs and audit trails for DNS activity.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline security operations with automated detection and reporting for DNS-related incidents.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco Splunk Enterprise Security, specifically enabling advanced DNS security capabilities for on-premises deployments. It provides the necessary entitlements to utilize Splunk's powerful security analytics for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats targeting your Domain Name System infrastructure.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and Security Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own IT environments. It integrates with existing Splunk deployments to add critical DNS security features, helping to protect against malware, phishing, and data exfiltration attempts that often originate or are facilitated through DNS.
- Advanced DNS Threat Detection: Identify and block malicious domains, DNS tunneling, and other DNS-based attacks.
- Real-time Visibility: Monitor DNS queries and responses to understand traffic patterns and detect anomalies.
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration: Enhance your existing SIEM with specialized DNS security data and analytics.
- Automated Incident Response: Accelerate response times with automated alerts and playbooks for DNS security incidents.
- Compliance and Auditing: Maintain detailed logs for DNS activity to satisfy regulatory and internal audit requirements.
Empower your IT team with specialized DNS security tools to proactively defend against evolving cyber threats without the overhead of enterprise-grade infrastructure.
What This Enables
Detect and Block DNS-Based Threats
Enable teams to identify and neutralize malicious domains, DNS tunneling, and other sophisticated attacks targeting the Domain Name System. Streamline the process of investigating and responding to DNS security alerts, reducing the window of exposure.
on-premises network, security operations center, threat intelligence platform
Gain Visibility into DNS Traffic
Provide IT professionals with deep insights into DNS query and response patterns across the organization. Automate the collection and analysis of DNS logs to understand normal behavior and quickly spot anomalies indicative of compromise.
network monitoring, security analytics, incident response
Enhance Security Posture with Specialized Analytics
Organizations deploying advanced security solutions can integrate this license to enrich their SIEM with critical DNS security data. Support proactive threat hunting and improve the accuracy of security alerts by correlating DNS activity with other security events.
security information and event management, threat hunting, security operations
Key Features
DNS Threat Intelligence Feed
Automatically identifies and blocks known malicious domains and IP addresses to prevent access to harmful sites.
DNS Tunneling Detection
Identifies covert communication channels established through DNS, preventing data exfiltration and command-and-control.
Anomalous DNS Activity Monitoring
Detects unusual query patterns, such as spikes in NXDOMAIN responses or requests to rare TLDs, which can indicate reconnaissance or malware activity.
DNS Log Analysis
Provides detailed logs of all DNS queries and responses, enabling forensic investigation and threat hunting.
Integration with Splunk ES
Seamlessly incorporates DNS security data into your existing Splunk Enterprise Security platform for unified security monitoring and incident response.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions handle highly sensitive data and are prime targets for sophisticated cyberattacks, making robust DNS security crucial for preventing fraud and protecting customer information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, requiring advanced security measures to protect patient records from breaches facilitated by DNS vulnerabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted, and securing their network communications, including DNS, is vital to prevent operational disruption and safety risks.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies manage critical infrastructure and sensitive citizen data, necessitating strong cybersecurity defenses, including specialized DNS security, to protect against nation-state attacks and cyber espionage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Splunk Enterprise Security DNS Security?
It is a software subscription license that adds advanced DNS security capabilities to your on-premises Splunk Enterprise Security deployment. It helps detect and respond to threats that exploit the Domain Name System.
What type of threats does this license help protect against?
This license is designed to protect against a range of DNS-based threats, including malware propagation, phishing attacks, DNS tunneling for data exfiltration, and command-and-control communications.
Does this license require a separate Splunk installation?
No, this license is an add-on for an existing on-premises Splunk Enterprise Security deployment. It enhances the capabilities of your current Splunk environment.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.