Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials SaaS
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials SaaS provides foundational DNS security and threat blocking to protect your business from malicious internet activity.
- Essential DNS Security: Blocks access to malicious domains and IP addresses, preventing malware and phishing attacks.
- Cloud-Delivered Protection: Offers security without requiring on-premises hardware, simplifying deployment and management.
- Visibility and Control: Provides insights into internet usage and enforces security policies across your network.
- Foundation for Security: Acts as a first line of defense, integrating with other security solutions for layered protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials SaaS is a cloud-delivered security service that provides essential DNS-layer security and threat intelligence. It acts as a first line of defense, blocking access to malicious websites, phishing attempts, and malware delivery sites before they can impact your users or network.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their security posture without the complexity of traditional security appliances. It integrates seamlessly into existing network infrastructures, providing immediate protection and visibility.
- DNS Security: Blocks access to known malicious domains and IP addresses.
- Phishing Protection: Prevents users from visiting fraudulent websites designed to steal credentials.
- Malware Prevention: Stops connections to domains hosting malware or command and control servers.
- Content Filtering: Allows for basic blocking of unproductive or inappropriate website categories.
- Cloud-Based Management: Centralized console for policy configuration and reporting.
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials SaaS offers a straightforward yet effective way for businesses to secure their internet access and protect against emerging threats.
What This Enables
Enable basic DNS security and threat blocking
Enable teams to automatically block access to known malicious domains and IP addresses. Streamline security policy enforcement by preventing users from visiting dangerous websites.
organizations with internet-facing operations, businesses with remote workers, teams managing BYOD policies, companies seeking foundational cybersecurity
Protect against phishing and credential theft
Automate protection against phishing attempts by blocking access to fraudulent websites designed to steal user credentials. Enhance user trust by preventing accidental exposure to credential harvesting sites.
businesses handling sensitive customer data, organizations with regular external communication, companies with a distributed workforce, firms with compliance requirements
Prevent malware infections
Automatically block connections to domains identified as hosting or distributing malware. Reduce the risk of endpoint infections and subsequent network compromises.
companies with critical operational technology, businesses with limited endpoint security solutions, organizations prioritizing threat prevention, firms with regulatory oversight
Key Features
DNS Layer Enforcement
Blocks access to malicious domains at the earliest point of connection, preventing threats before they reach users.
Cloud-Delivered Security
Provides security without requiring on-premises hardware, simplifying deployment and reducing infrastructure costs.
Threat Intelligence Feed
Leverages Cisco's extensive global threat intelligence to identify and block emerging threats in real-time.
Centralized Management Console
Offers a single pane of glass for configuring policies, viewing reports, and managing security settings across the organization.
Basic Content Filtering
Allows organizations to block access to unproductive or inappropriate website categories, improving user productivity and compliance.
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 of their defense strategy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard patient information and prevent breaches, which Umbrella's threat blocking capabilities help address.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks; essential security like DNS protection is vital to maintain client trust and data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer payment data and are frequent targets for point-of-sale malware and phishing attacks, requiring layered security to protect transactions and customer information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials?
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials is a cloud-delivered security service that provides foundational DNS security and threat intelligence. It acts as a first line of defense by blocking access to malicious websites, phishing attempts, and malware delivery sites.
How does DNS Essentials protect my business?
It works by inspecting DNS requests and blocking access to domains known to be associated with malware, phishing, or other cyber threats. This prevents users from reaching dangerous sites, thereby reducing the risk of infection or credential compromise.
Is this a hardware or software solution?
Cisco Umbrella DNS Essentials is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. It is cloud-delivered, meaning there is no physical hardware to install or manage on-premises.
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.