Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering: Website Category Blocking
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering empowers your business to proactively block entire categories of malicious websites, safeguarding your network from emerging threats.
- Category Blocking: Easily configure and manage the blocking of broad website categories, reducing your exposure to malware and phishing.
- Proactive Threat Defense: Prevent users from accessing known malicious sites before they can impact your network or data.
- Simplified Management: A cloud-based console allows for straightforward setup and ongoing policy management without complex infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Add a critical layer of defense to your existing cybersecurity strategy, minimizing risk and improving overall protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering is a cloud-based cybersecurity solution designed to block access to entire categories of websites known to host malware, phishing attempts, or other malicious content. It acts as a critical first line of defense by preventing users from navigating to dangerous online destinations.
This service is ideal for small to mid-market businesses seeking to enhance their security without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions. IT Managers and Business Owners can deploy this to protect their employees and sensitive data from web-based threats within their existing network infrastructure.
- Block Malicious Website Categories: Prevent access to entire classes of harmful sites, not just individual URLs.
- Cloud-Delivered Security: No hardware to install or manage; security policies are applied via DNS resolution.
- Easy Policy Configuration: Intuitive interface for setting and modifying blocking policies based on business needs.
- Reporting and Visibility: Gain insights into blocked threats and user activity to inform security decisions.
- Integration Ready: Works alongside your existing security tools to provide layered protection.
Protect your business from web-based threats with an easy-to-manage, effective DNS filtering solution designed for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Solves
Enable teams to block malicious website categories
Enable teams to prevent users from accessing entire categories of websites known to host malware, phishing, or other malicious content. This proactive approach reduces the attack surface and minimizes the risk of infection before threats reach endpoints.
cloud-based applications, on-premises servers, hybrid environments, remote workforce
Streamline web security policy enforcement
Streamline the enforcement of web security policies by easily configuring and managing blocking rules for broad website categories. This simplifies security management and ensures consistent protection across the organization.
managed IT services, business continuity planning, network security infrastructure, endpoint protection
Automate protection against emerging web threats
Automate protection against a wide spectrum of emerging web threats by leveraging Malwarebytes' global threat intelligence. This ensures your network is defended against newly identified malicious sites and categories without manual intervention.
network segmentation, security operations, incident response planning, compliance adherence
Key Features
DNS-Level Blocking
Prevents access to malicious websites at the earliest point in the connection process, before malware can be downloaded or credentials compromised.
Website Category Filtering
Allows for broad blocking of entire categories of sites (e.g., gambling, adult, malware) to align with acceptable use policies and security needs.
Cloud-Based Management
Provides a centralized, easy-to-use console for configuring and managing security policies from anywhere, eliminating the need for on-premises hardware.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Leverages Malwarebytes' extensive threat research to block access to newly identified malicious domains and categories as they emerge.
Reporting and Analytics
Offers visibility into blocked threats and web traffic patterns, enabling informed security decisions and policy adjustments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making proactive web threat blocking essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate the protection of patient health information, necessitating robust security measures against web-based threats.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain client trust, requiring strong defenses against data breaches and cyberattacks.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in retail and hospitality often process customer payment information and must protect against threats that could compromise customer data and disrupt operations.
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 domain 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, Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering allows you to select and manage which broad categories of websites you want to block. This provides flexibility to tailor the security policy to your organization's specific needs and acceptable use guidelines.
Does this service replace my antivirus software?
No, DNS filtering is a complementary security layer. It prevents users from accessing malicious sites, reducing the likelihood of infection, but it does not replace endpoint protection like antivirus software, which is designed to detect and remove malware that may already be on a device.
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.