Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering: Website Category Blocking
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering empowers your organization to proactively block entire categories of websites, safeguarding your network from threats and unproductive content.
- Category-Based Blocking: Easily define and enforce policies to block broad categories of websites, not just individual URLs.
- Threat Protection: Prevent access to known malicious sites, reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks.
- Productivity Enhancement: Limit access to non-work-related sites, improving employee focus and network bandwidth utilization.
- Simplified Management: Cloud-based console allows for straightforward setup and ongoing management of blocking policies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering is a cloud-based cybersecurity solution that enables businesses to control access to entire categories of websites. By analyzing DNS requests, it automatically blocks access to sites associated with malware, phishing, adult content, gambling, and other undesirable categories, significantly enhancing network security and user productivity.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies seeking to implement granular web filtering without complex infrastructure. It integrates directly into the network's DNS resolution process, providing a foundational layer of protection and policy enforcement for all connected devices.
- Automated Website Categorization: Leverages Malwarebytes' extensive threat intelligence to classify and block millions of websites.
- Policy Enforcement: Apply consistent blocking policies across the entire organization's network.
- Malware and Phishing Prevention: Blocks access to sites known to host or distribute malicious code and phishing attempts.
- Productivity Controls: Restrict access to categories of sites that can distract employees or consume excessive bandwidth.
- Cloud-Delivered Service: No on-premises hardware required, simplifying deployment and maintenance.
Protect your business from web-based threats and unproductive browsing with an easy-to-manage DNS filtering solution.
What This Solves
Block Malicious Websites and Phishing Attempts
Enable teams to prevent users from accessing known malicious websites, significantly reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks. Streamline security operations by automatically blocking entire categories of dangerous sites.
network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, cloud security, web filtering
Enhance Employee Productivity
Automate the blocking of non-work-related website categories, such as social media, gambling, or adult content, to improve employee focus and bandwidth management. Support teams in enforcing acceptable internet usage policies across the organization.
policy enforcement, network management, user experience, bandwidth optimization, acceptable use
Simplify Web Content Filtering
Streamline the process of managing web access by blocking entire categories of websites instead of individual URLs. Enable IT professionals to quickly implement and maintain effective web filtering policies.
IT administration, policy management, cloud services, network infrastructure, security operations
Key Features
Automated Website Categorization
Automatically blocks millions of websites across predefined categories, saving administrative time and effort.
Cloud-Based Management Console
Provides a centralized interface for easy setup, policy configuration, and monitoring from anywhere.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Continuously updated threat feeds ensure protection against the latest malicious sites and emerging threats.
Policy Granularity
Allows administrators to define specific blocking policies based on website categories to meet organizational needs.
DNS-Level Protection
Blocks access at the DNS resolution stage, preventing users from even attempting to load malicious or unproductive pages.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust protection against phishing and malware to safeguard sensitive customer data and maintain regulatory compliance, making category-based website blocking essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent access to potentially harmful websites that could lead to breaches.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to provide a safe online learning environment for students and staff, blocking access to inappropriate or distracting content while managing network resources effectively.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and must prevent any security incidents that could compromise client trust or lead to liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DNS filtering work?
DNS filtering works by intercepting your network's DNS requests. When a user tries to visit a website, the request is sent to the filtering service, which checks if the website belongs to a blocked category. If it does, access is denied; otherwise, the user is allowed to proceed.
Can I customize the website categories that are blocked?
Yes, the service allows you to select from a wide range of predefined website categories to block. You can tailor these selections to match your organization's specific security and productivity requirements.
Does this service require any on-premises hardware?
No, Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering is a cloud-based service. It requires no additional hardware installation, simplifying deployment and reducing infrastructure costs.
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.