Cisco Umbrella DNS Security for Federal Moderate
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security for Federal Moderate provides advanced threat protection and policy enforcement for government agencies operating under moderate security requirements.
- Enhanced Security: Protection against malware, phishing, and command and control (C2) callbacks.
- Policy Enforcement: Granular control over internet access to meet federal compliance mandates.
- Visibility and Reporting: Insights into internet usage and security events for audit and response.
- Simplified Management: Cloud-delivered security that reduces infrastructure complexity and overhead.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security for Federal Moderate is a cloud-delivered security platform that provides essential DNS-layer protection against internet threats. It enables government agencies to block malicious domains and IPs, enforce security policies, and gain visibility into internet activity, ensuring a secure foundation for their digital operations.
This solution is designed for IT professionals and managers within federal agencies who need to secure their internal networks and user activity. It integrates seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures, offering a scalable and effective way to manage security risks without requiring significant hardware investments.
- DNS-Layer Security: Blocks access to malicious websites and domains at the DNS level before connections are made.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Detects and prevents threats like malware, phishing, and botnets.
- Content Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies by blocking access to specific categories of websites.
- IP Address Management: Secures access to resources by ensuring only authorized IP addresses are used.
- Federal Compliance: Tailored features and reporting to meet specific federal security requirements for moderate environments.
Federal agencies can achieve robust security and compliance with Cisco Umbrella DNS Security, simplifying IT operations and reducing risk.
What This Enables
Secure Internet Access for Federal Networks
Enable teams to block access to malicious domains and IPs, preventing malware infections and phishing attacks. Streamline the enforcement of acceptable use policies across all federal agency endpoints.
government agency networks, federal IT departments, secure endpoint management, cloud-delivered security, compliance-driven deployments
Meet Federal Security Compliance Requirements
Automate compliance with federal security mandates by enforcing granular internet access policies and providing detailed audit trails. Support regulatory requirements for data protection and threat mitigation in moderate environments.
federal agency IT infrastructure, compliance officers, security operations centers, regulated data environments, moderate security impact systems
Gain Visibility into Internet Activity
Provide IT professionals with clear insights into internet usage patterns and security events across the agency network. Identify potential risks and policy violations through comprehensive reporting and analytics.
network monitoring, security incident response, IT governance, user activity tracking, threat intelligence gathering
Key Features
DNS-Layer Enforcement
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs at the earliest point of contact, preventing threats before they reach users or devices.
Malware and Phishing Protection
Protects against a wide range of internet threats, reducing the risk of successful cyberattacks and data breaches.
Content Filtering
Enforces acceptable use policies and enhances productivity by blocking access to unproductive or inappropriate websites.
Federal Moderate Compliance
Meets specific security requirements for federal agencies operating under moderate impact levels, simplifying audit and reporting processes.
Cloud-Delivered Platform
Reduces infrastructure costs and management overhead, offering scalability and ease of deployment.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of federal agencies, including those operating under moderate security impact levels.
Defense & National Security
Provides critical threat protection and policy enforcement necessary to secure sensitive government data and operations against advanced cyber threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Helps protect patient data and critical infrastructure by blocking access to malicious sites, supporting HIPAA compliance through enhanced security measures.
Education & Research
Secures educational networks and research data against online threats, enabling safe internet access for students and faculty while enforcing acceptable use policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Security for Federal Moderate?
It is a cloud-delivered security service that provides DNS-layer protection against internet threats and enforces security policies for federal agencies operating under moderate security requirements.
How does DNS security protect my agency?
It blocks access to malicious domains and IPs at the DNS level, preventing users from connecting to known threats like malware, phishing sites, and command and control servers.
What does 'Federal, Moderate' mean in this context?
This designation refers to the security impact level defined by federal standards, indicating the level of protection required for systems handling sensitive but unclassified information.
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.