Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Investigate Console
The Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Investigate Console provides essential visibility and control over your organization's DNS traffic, enabling proactive threat detection and response.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into DNS queries and internet activity across your network.
- Threat Investigation: Quickly identify and investigate suspicious activity or potential security incidents.
- Policy Enforcement: Apply security policies to block malicious domains and protect users.
- Compliance Support: Maintain regulatory compliance by logging and auditing DNS activity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Investigate Console license unlocks advanced capabilities for monitoring and investigating DNS traffic within your business network. It provides the tools necessary to understand internet usage patterns, detect potential security threats at the DNS layer, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
IT Managers and Security Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this console to gain critical visibility into their network's internet activity. It integrates with existing network infrastructure, offering a centralized platform for security analysis and incident response without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- DNS Traffic Analysis: Visualize and analyze all DNS requests originating from your network.
- Security Event Investigation: Drill down into security events to understand the scope and impact of threats.
- Policy Management: Configure and enforce security policies to block access to malicious websites and services.
- Reporting and Auditing: Generate reports for compliance and security posture assessment.
- Integration Ready: Designed to work with other security tools and network infrastructure.
This Cisco console is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to strengthen their security posture and gain granular control over their network's internet access.
What This Enables
Enable DNS-based Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and block malicious domains and IP addresses associated with malware, phishing, and other cyber threats. Streamline the investigation process by quickly pinpointing the source and scope of potential security incidents.
cloud-managed security, network monitoring, endpoint protection, incident response
Improve Internet Usage Visibility
Streamline the process of understanding how users interact with the internet by providing detailed logs of DNS queries. Automate the generation of reports that highlight internet usage trends and potential policy violations.
network visibility, policy enforcement, user activity monitoring, security auditing
Support Regulatory Compliance
Enable teams to meet compliance requirements by providing auditable logs of DNS activity and internet access. Automate the collection of data needed for security audits and demonstrate adherence to data protection regulations.
data governance, security compliance, audit trails, risk management
Key Features
DNS Query Logging
Provides a detailed record of all DNS requests, essential for security investigations and compliance.
Threat Intelligence Integration
Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence to identify and block malicious domains automatically.
Interactive Investigation Tools
Allows security analysts to drill down into DNS data, identify patterns, and understand threat vectors.
Reporting and Analytics
Generates customizable reports on internet usage, security events, and policy compliance.
Policy Enforcement
Enables the creation and enforcement of security policies to restrict access to risky websites and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making detailed DNS logging and security policy enforcement critical for preventing financial fraud and data breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures to protect sensitive patient data. Enhanced DNS security helps prevent ransomware attacks and unauthorized access to critical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Strong DNS security is vital to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from online threats while managing a diverse range of network users and devices. DNS security helps filter inappropriate content and block malware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella DNS Security?
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security is a cloud-delivered network security service that uses DNS to block malicious activity before it happens. It protects users on and off the network.
What does the Investigate Console provide?
The Investigate Console offers deep visibility into DNS traffic, allowing for threat hunting, security event analysis, and policy auditing. It is a critical tool for understanding and securing your network's internet access.
Is this a hardware or software license?
This is a software license that enables access to the Cisco Umbrella DNS Security Investigate Console features. It is a subscription-based service.
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.