Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering: Website Category Blocking
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering provides immediate protection by blocking entire categories of malicious and unproductive websites across your network.
- Category Blocking: Easily block entire categories of websites like malware, phishing, or adult content.
- Network-Wide Protection: Apply consistent security policies across all devices connected to your network.
- Simplified Management: Configure and manage website blocking through a centralized cloud console.
- Reduced Risk: Proactively prevent users from accessing dangerous or time-wasting sites.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering is a cloud-based service that prevents users from accessing websites based on their category. It acts as a crucial first line of defense, stopping access to known malicious sites, phishing attempts, and unproductive content before they can impact your network.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to enforce security policies and improve user productivity without the complexity of traditional web filtering appliances.
- Block Malicious Sites: Prevent access to websites known to host malware, phishing scams, and other cyber threats.
- Control Unproductive Content: Block categories of websites that can distract employees and reduce productivity.
- Centralized Cloud Management: Easily configure and update blocking policies from a single, intuitive dashboard.
- DNS Layer Protection: Operates at the DNS level, providing protection before a connection is even established.
- Reporting and Visibility: Gain insights into blocked sites and potential threats to your network.
Secure your business network and enhance user focus with Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering, offering enterprise-grade web protection without the enterprise overhead.
What This Solves
Enable teams to block malicious website categories
Enable teams to proactively block access to entire categories of websites known to host malware, phishing, or command and control infrastructure. This prevents users from visiting dangerous sites, significantly reducing the attack surface.
cloud-managed networks, endpoint security integration, proactive threat prevention, centralized policy enforcement
Streamline productivity by blocking unproductive sites
Streamline user productivity by blocking access to categories of websites that are not work-related, such as social media, streaming services, or gambling sites during business hours. This helps maintain focus on critical tasks.
employee monitoring, acceptable use policy enforcement, network performance optimization, remote workforce management
Automate security policy enforcement at the DNS level
Automate security policy enforcement by leveraging DNS filtering to prevent users from accessing harmful content before a connection is established. This provides a consistent security posture across all connected devices.
managed service environments, zero trust architecture, network access control, security awareness training support
Key Features
Category-based website blocking
Easily block broad groups of websites like adult content, gambling, or social media without needing to list individual URLs.
Cloud-based management console
Configure, manage, and monitor your DNS filtering policies from anywhere through an intuitive web interface.
DNS-layer protection
Stops access to malicious sites at the earliest point in the connection process, preventing malware and phishing attempts.
Real-time threat intelligence
Leverages Malwarebytes' extensive threat research to identify and block newly emerging malicious domains and categories.
Reporting and analytics
Provides visibility into blocked sites and potential threats, helping IT teams understand network activity and security posture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making DNS filtering essential for blocking access to phishing and malware sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to prevent data breaches and ensure patient privacy by blocking access to potentially compromised or malicious websites.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain high levels of security and client trust, making DNS filtering critical for preventing inadvertent access to risky web content.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to block access to inappropriate content and protect students and staff from online threats, 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 service prevents the connection from being established, effectively blocking access to the site.
Can I customize the categories I want to block?
Yes, Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering allows you to select from a wide range of predefined categories to block. You can enable or disable entire categories based on your organization's specific security and productivity needs.
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 chances of malware reaching endpoints, but it does not replace the need for endpoint protection software.
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.