Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering: Website Category Blocking
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering empowers your organization to block entire categories of websites, safeguarding your network from threats and unproductive content.
- Category Blocking: Define and enforce policies to block broad categories of websites, not just individual URLs.
- Threat Protection: Prevent access to known malicious websites, reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks.
- Productivity Enhancement: Limit access to non-business related sites, improving employee focus and network efficiency.
- Simplified Management: Easily configure and manage web filtering policies through a centralized cloud console.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering is a cloud-based service that allows businesses to proactively block access to entire categories of websites. This service acts as a critical layer of defense, preventing users from visiting sites associated with malware, phishing, adult content, or other unproductive categories.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their network perimeter and enforce acceptable use policies. It integrates directly into your existing network infrastructure, providing immediate protection without complex deployment.
- Block Website Categories: Easily select and block entire categories like malware, phishing, adult content, social media, and more.
- Malicious Site Prevention: Automatically blocks access to known malicious domains, reducing the attack surface.
- Content Filtering: Enforce acceptable use policies by restricting access to non-business related or inappropriate websites.
- Centralized Management: Manage all filtering policies and view reports from a single, intuitive cloud-based dashboard.
- DNS Layer Protection: Operates at the DNS resolution level, providing protection before a connection is even established.
Protect your business network and enhance productivity by implementing intelligent website category blocking with Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering.
What This Solves
Block Malicious Websites and Phishing Attempts
Enable teams to prevent users from accessing known malicious domains and phishing sites. This proactive measure significantly reduces the risk of malware infections and credential theft across the organization.
network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, incident response
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Streamline the enforcement of company policies regarding internet usage. Block categories of websites such as social media, gambling, or adult content to maintain a productive work environment.
policy management, employee monitoring, network access control, compliance
Protect Against Unwanted Content Categories
Automate the blocking of entire categories of websites that are not relevant to business operations or pose a security risk. This includes categories like P2P file sharing, proxy avoidance, and potentially unwanted applications.
content filtering, network segmentation, security posture management, risk mitigation
Key Features
Category-Based Blocking
Easily block broad categories of websites, simplifying policy creation and management compared to individual URL blocking.
Real-Time Threat Intelligence
Leverages up-to-date threat intelligence to block access to newly identified malicious and phishing sites.
Cloud-Based Management Console
Provides a centralized dashboard for easy configuration, policy updates, and reporting from anywhere.
DNS Layer Enforcement
Blocks access at the DNS resolution level, preventing connections before they are established and reducing bandwidth waste.
Customizable Policies
Allows administrators to create granular policies tailored to specific user groups or network segments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making website category blocking essential for preventing phishing and malware.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and HITECH regulations, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data breaches and ensure patient privacy by blocking access to potentially compromised websites.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain high levels of security and operational integrity, benefiting from website filtering to prevent malware and ensure productivity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to filter content to protect students and staff from inappropriate material and malicious websites, while also managing network resources effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DNS filtering work?
DNS filtering works by intercepting DNS requests from your network. If a requested website falls into a blocked category, the DNS filter prevents the connection from being established, effectively blocking access to the site.
Can I customize the website categories that are blocked?
Yes, Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering allows you to select from a wide range of predefined categories to block. You can also create custom lists for specific needs, offering flexibility in your security policies.
Is this a replacement for endpoint antivirus?
No, DNS filtering is a complementary security layer. It prevents access to malicious sites at the network level, reducing the attack surface, but it does not replace the need for endpoint protection against threats that may bypass network controls.
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.