Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials provides foundational DNS security and policy enforcement to protect your business network from malicious domains and enforce acceptable use policies.
- Essential DNS Security: Coverage for blocking access to malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Policy Enforcement: Entitlement to define and enforce DNS-level policies for user web access.
- Visibility and Control: Access to basic reporting on DNS activity and blocked threats.
- Simplified Management: Protection against misconfigurations through a cloud-delivered service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials is a cloud-delivered security service that provides foundational DNS security and policy enforcement. It acts as the first line of defense against internet threats by blocking access to malicious domains, preventing connections to malware, phishing, and command-and-control sites.
This essential security layer is ideal for businesses seeking to protect their internal users and devices from common internet-based threats without complex infrastructure. It integrates easily into existing network environments, providing immediate security benefits and control over internet access.
- DNS Security: Blocks access to known malicious domains, reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks.
- Web Content Filtering: Enables enforcement of acceptable use policies by blocking access to specific categories of websites.
- Cloud-Delivered: No hardware to install or manage; security is delivered via DNS resolution.
- Basic Reporting: Provides visibility into DNS requests and blocked threats.
- Easy Integration: Works with existing network infrastructure and IP addressing schemes.
Protect your business operations with essential DNS security and policy enforcement, delivered as a simple, cloud-based solution.
What This Enables
Enable basic DNS security against malware
Enable teams to block access to known malicious domains, preventing users from connecting to malware, phishing, and command-and-control sites. This reduces the risk of infections and data breaches originating from compromised websites.
network infrastructure, cloud services, endpoint security, business applications
Enforce acceptable web use policies
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable use policies by blocking access to specific categories of websites, such as adult content, gambling, or social media. This helps maintain productivity and reduce exposure to inappropriate content.
corporate network, remote workforce, BYOD environments, managed devices
Gain visibility into internet activity
Automate the collection of basic DNS query logs to provide visibility into internet usage and blocked threats. This data helps IT professionals understand user activity and identify potential security incidents.
network monitoring, security auditing, compliance reporting, IT operations
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious domains at the earliest point of connection, preventing threats before they reach your network.
Web Content Filtering
Allows businesses to enforce acceptable use policies by blocking access to unwanted website categories.
Cloud-Delivered Service
Eliminates the need for on-premises hardware and complex management, simplifying deployment and maintenance.
Basic Reporting and Visibility
Provides insights into DNS activity and blocked threats, aiding in security monitoring and policy adherence.
Easy Integration
Works seamlessly with existing network infrastructure and IP addressing schemes for quick implementation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making DNS security a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data breaches and protect patient information from cyber threats.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain high levels of security and compliance to protect against data loss and reputational damage.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses often handle customer payment information and require security solutions to prevent fraud and protect customer trust, aligning with PCI DSS requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials?
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials is a cloud-based security service that provides foundational DNS security and web content filtering. It protects your business by blocking access to malicious websites and enforcing acceptable use policies.
How does this license work?
This is a subscription license that enables the Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials service for your organization's network. It operates by directing your DNS queries through Cisco's Umbrella servers, which then enforce security policies and block unwanted domains.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for small to mid-market businesses that need essential internet security and policy enforcement without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions. It is suitable for organizations with IT managers or professionals responsible for network security.
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.