Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Advantage
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Advantage provides essential cloud-delivered security to protect your users and business from internet threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguards against malware, phishing, and command and control (C2) attacks by blocking malicious domains and IPs.
- DNS Visibility: Offers insights into internet usage, identifying risky applications and potential security threats before they impact your network.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over internet access, ensuring compliance with acceptable use policies and security standards.
- Cloud-Delivered Simplicity: Provides security without requiring complex on-premises hardware or extensive IT management resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Advantage is a cloud-based security solution that protects your business by blocking malicious websites, domains, and IP addresses at the DNS level.
This service is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their organization's internet access and protect against emerging threats without the overhead of traditional security appliances.
- DNS Layer Security: Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs before a connection is established.
- Malware and Phishing Protection: Prevents users from visiting known malicious websites.
- Content Filtering: Controls access to specific categories of websites to enforce acceptable use policies.
- Reporting and Visibility: Provides insights into internet usage and security events.
- Easy Deployment: Cloud-based service requires no hardware installation and minimal configuration.
This solution offers essential security and visibility for businesses seeking to protect their users and data from internet-based threats.
What This Enables
Block Malicious Websites and Phishing
Enable teams to prevent users from accessing known malicious domains and phishing sites. This significantly reduces the risk of malware infections and credential theft across the organization.
network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, threat intelligence
Gain Internet Usage Visibility
Streamline the monitoring of internet activity to identify risky applications and potential security policy violations. This provides actionable insights for security policy refinement and incident response.
network monitoring, security analytics, policy enforcement, IT operations
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Automate the enforcement of content filtering policies to restrict access to unproductive or inappropriate websites. This ensures a more focused work environment and adherence to company guidelines.
content filtering, web security, user access control, compliance management
Key Features
DNS-Layer Enforcement
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs at the earliest point of connection, preventing threats before they reach users or devices.
Cloud-Based Architecture
Delivers security as a service, eliminating the need for hardware appliances and simplifying management and scalability.
Reporting and Analytics
Provides visibility into internet usage and security events, enabling informed decision-making for security policies and incident response.
Content Filtering
Allows organizations to block access to specific categories of websites, enforcing acceptable use policies and improving productivity.
Protection Against Emerging Threats
Leverages Cisco Talos intelligence to identify and block new and evolving threats, including malware, phishing, and botnets.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and maintain regulatory compliance, making DNS security a critical component of their defense strategy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating advanced security measures to prevent breaches and protect patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and face significant reputational risk from data breaches, requiring strong security to safeguard sensitive data.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process customer payment information and manage online operations, making them targets for cyberattacks that DNS security can help mitigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Advantage?
It is a cloud-delivered security service that protects your business by blocking malicious websites, domains, and IP addresses at the DNS level, preventing threats before they reach your users.
How does it protect against malware and phishing?
Umbrella analyzes DNS requests and blocks access to known malicious domains and phishing sites, preventing users from inadvertently visiting dangerous locations on the internet.
Does this require new hardware?
No, Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-based service. It integrates with your existing network infrastructure and requires no new hardware appliances for deployment.
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.