Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Essential
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Essential provides foundational internet security by blocking malicious domains, protecting your business network from threats.
- Essential Security: Access to core DNS-layer security to block malware, phishing, and command-and-control.
- Simplified Management: Coverage for easy deployment and management of DNS security policies across your organization.
- Proactive Protection: Protection against emerging threats through continuous updates to the global threat intelligence.
- Compliance Support: Entitlement to a foundational security layer that aids in meeting basic security compliance requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Essential is a cloud-delivered network security service that provides foundational protection against internet threats. It acts as a DNS resolver, inspecting requests and blocking access to malicious websites, phishing attempts, and malware-infected domains before they can impact your users or systems.
This essential security layer is designed for businesses of all sizes that rely on IT for their daily operations. It integrates easily into existing network infrastructures, providing immediate security benefits without requiring complex hardware installations or significant IT overhead.
- DNS-Layer Security: Blocks access to malicious domains at the DNS level, preventing users from reaching dangerous sites.
- Malware and Phishing Protection: Identifies and blocks known malicious domains associated with malware distribution and phishing attacks.
- Cloud-Delivered Service: Offers a scalable and easily managed security solution without on-premises hardware.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides basic visibility into internet usage and security events.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables the creation of simple security policies to control access to certain categories of websites.
This essential DNS security solution is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their defenses against common internet threats with minimal complexity.
What This Enables
Enable basic protection against web-based threats
Enable teams to block access to known malicious domains, preventing malware infections and phishing attacks. Streamline security by automatically protecting users from dangerous websites without manual intervention.
businesses with internet-connected endpoints, organizations with remote workers, companies managing user web access, networks requiring basic threat blocking
Enhance security posture with DNS filtering
Streamline security operations by implementing DNS-level filtering to enforce acceptable internet usage policies. Automate the blocking of uncategorized or risky domains to reduce the attack surface for your organization.
companies seeking simplified security controls, businesses with limited IT resources, organizations needing to enforce web access policies, environments with BYOD policies
Gain visibility into internet activity
Automate the logging and reporting of DNS requests to identify potential security risks or policy violations. Enable teams to understand internet usage patterns and proactively address emerging threats within their network.
businesses needing basic network visibility, IT departments managing user activity, organizations undergoing security audits, companies implementing acceptable use policies
Key Features
DNS-Layer Enforcement
Blocks access to malicious domains at the DNS level, preventing users from reaching dangerous sites before a connection is established.
Cloud-Delivered Security
Provides a scalable and easily managed security solution that requires no on-premises hardware, reducing infrastructure overhead.
Malware and Phishing Protection
Identifies and blocks known malicious domains associated with malware distribution and phishing attacks, safeguarding users and data.
Basic Reporting and Visibility
Offers essential insights into internet usage and security events, helping IT teams understand potential risks.
Policy Management
Allows for the creation and enforcement of simple security policies to control access to specific categories of websites.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust security to protect sensitive financial data and maintain customer trust, making foundational DNS security essential for blocking threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient data (PHI) is critical, and essential security layers like DNS filtering help prevent breaches and ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client confidentiality.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses handle customer payment information and require security to prevent point-of-sale compromises and protect customer data from phishing and malware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Essential?
It is a cloud-delivered security service that protects your business by blocking access to malicious websites and domains at the DNS level. It provides essential protection against malware and phishing.
Who is this license for?
This license is for businesses, including SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations. It is not intended for IT service providers.
How is this service deployed?
As a cloud-delivered service, it is typically deployed by configuring your network's DNS settings to point to Cisco Umbrella's resolvers. This requires minimal on-premises infrastructure.
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.