DigiCert DNS Essentials
DigiCert DNS Essentials provides secure and reliable Domain Name System resolution, protecting your online presence and ensuring continuous business operations.
- Enhanced Security: Protection against DNS-based attacks and unauthorized access.
- Reliable Performance: Ensures consistent and fast access to your online services.
- Simplified Management: Centralized control over your domain's DNS records.
- Business Continuity: Minimizes downtime risks associated with DNS failures.
Product Overview
Product Overview
DigiCert DNS Essentials is a cloud-based Domain Name System service designed to provide secure, reliable, and high-performance DNS resolution for businesses. It offers robust protection against common DNS threats and ensures your domain names consistently point to the correct online resources.
This service is ideal for IT Managers, IT Professionals, and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies who need to maintain a stable and secure online presence without the complexity of managing their own DNS infrastructure. It integrates directly into your existing IT environment to manage critical domain name services.
- Secure DNS Resolution: Protects against DDoS attacks, cache poisoning, and other DNS-specific threats.
- High Availability: Ensures your websites and applications remain accessible with minimal downtime.
- Global Performance: Leverages a distributed network for fast and consistent query responses worldwide.
- Simplified Record Management: Provides an intuitive interface for managing DNS records.
- Proactive Monitoring: Offers alerts for potential issues or security events affecting your DNS.
DigiCert DNS Essentials offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade DNS security and reliability, simplifying management and reducing operational overhead.
What This Solves
Enable secure and reliable domain name resolution
Enable teams to ensure their domain names consistently resolve to the correct IP addresses, providing uninterrupted access to websites and applications. Streamline the management of DNS records to reduce manual errors and improve operational efficiency.
cloud-hosted applications, e-commerce platforms, public-facing websites, SaaS delivery
Protect against DNS-based cyber threats
Automate the defense against common DNS attacks such as DDoS, cache poisoning, and man-in-the-middle attacks that can disrupt services and compromise data. Protect sensitive business operations from being taken offline by malicious actors targeting DNS infrastructure.
compliance-driven environments, remote workforce access, critical business systems, multi-site operations
Simplify DNS infrastructure management
Streamline the administration of your domain's DNS records through a centralized, cloud-based interface, reducing the burden on IT staff. Automate routine DNS updates and configurations to free up valuable IT resources for strategic initiatives.
distributed IT teams, managed IT services integration, hybrid cloud deployments, outsourced IT support
Key Features
Global Anycast Network
Ensures fast and reliable DNS query responses from the closest available server, improving website and application performance for users worldwide.
DNS Security Features
Protects against common DNS attacks, safeguarding your online presence and preventing service disruptions.
Centralized Management Portal
Provides an intuitive interface for easy management of DNS records, simplifying administration for IT teams.
High Availability Architecture
Guarantees continuous DNS resolution, minimizing downtime and ensuring your business services remain accessible.
Proactive Monitoring and Alerting
Offers real-time insights into DNS health and potential threats, allowing for swift response to issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure online services to conduct transactions and serve clients, making robust DNS protection essential for compliance and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must ensure continuous access to patient portals, EMR systems, and critical communication channels, where DNS reliability is paramount for patient care and data security.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on constant online availability for e-commerce, booking systems, and customer engagement, where DNS stability directly impacts revenue and customer experience.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers need secure and reliable access to client portals, case management systems, and communication tools, where data integrity and uptime are critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DNS and why is it important for my business?
DNS, or Domain Name System, translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses. It's crucial because it directs users to your website, applications, and online services. Without reliable DNS, your customers cannot find you online.
How does DigiCert DNS Essentials protect against cyber threats?
It employs advanced security measures to defend against DNS-specific attacks like DDoS, cache poisoning, and unauthorized access. This protection ensures your domain remains accessible and your online services are not disrupted by malicious activity.
Is this service suitable for small to medium-sized businesses?
Yes, DigiCert DNS Essentials is specifically designed for SMB and mid-market companies, offering enterprise-level DNS security and reliability without the complexity or cost of managing your own 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.