Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage
Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage provides essential security and policy enforcement for your organization's internet access, protecting against malware and phishing threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for blocking malicious domains and IPs, preventing malware, phishing, and command-and-control callbacks.
- DNS Security: Entitlement to secure DNS resolution, identifying and blocking threats before they reach your network.
- Policy Enforcement: Access to granular security policies based on user, device, or location to control internet usage.
- Visibility and Reporting: Protection against blind spots with detailed reports on internet activity and security events.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage is a cloud-delivered security service that provides foundational DNS-layer security and policy enforcement. It acts as a first line of defense, blocking access to malicious websites and content before they can impact your users and systems.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses seeking to enhance their security posture without complex infrastructure. It integrates easily into existing networks, providing immediate protection and visibility.
- DNS Security: Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs.
- Web Content Filtering: Enforces policies to restrict access to inappropriate or unproductive websites.
- Malware Protection: Prevents infections from malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
- Reporting and Visibility: Offers insights into internet usage and security threats.
- Cloud-Delivered: No hardware to install or software to manage on endpoints.
Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage offers essential security and control, making it a smart choice for businesses prioritizing a secure and productive online environment.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for all users
Enable teams to block access to known malicious domains and IP addresses, preventing malware and phishing attacks. Streamline security by automatically protecting users regardless of their location or device.
network infrastructure, endpoint security, cloud security, remote workforce
Enforce acceptable internet usage policies
Automate the enforcement of web content filtering policies to block access to unproductive or inappropriate websites. Support compliance and productivity by ensuring users adhere to organizational guidelines.
policy management, user access control, content filtering, network security
Gain visibility into internet activity
Provide IT professionals with detailed reports and dashboards on internet usage and security events. Identify potential threats and policy violations to proactively manage network security.
security monitoring, network analytics, threat intelligence, compliance reporting
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs, preventing malware, phishing, and other threats before they reach your network.
Web Content Filtering
Enforces policies to restrict access to unproductive or inappropriate websites, improving user productivity and security.
Cloud-Based Platform
Delivers security from the cloud, requiring no hardware installation or endpoint software management.
Reporting and Analytics
Provides visibility into internet usage and security events, enabling better threat detection and policy management.
Policy Enforcement
Allows granular control over internet access based on user, group, or device for tailored 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, which Umbrella's threat blocking and policy enforcement helps address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, making advanced threat protection and secure internet access crucial to prevent breaches and maintain compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks; strong security measures are essential to protect this data and maintain client trust.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from online threats while also managing internet access to ensure a safe and productive learning environment, aligning with CIPA requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage?
Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage is a cloud-delivered security service that provides DNS-layer protection and web content filtering. It acts as a first line of defense against malware, phishing, and other internet threats.
How does this license work?
This is a subscription license that enables the features of the Cisco Umbrella DNS Advantage service for your organization. It provides access to the cloud-based security platform and its associated protection and reporting capabilities.
What kind of threats does it protect against?
It protects against a wide range of threats including malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and command-and-control callbacks by blocking access to malicious domains and IPs.
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.