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 enhancing productivity.
- Category Blocking: 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 performance.
- Simplified Management: Easily configure and manage blocking policies through a centralized cloud console.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering is a cloud-based service that provides granular control over website access by blocking entire categories of sites. It acts as a crucial first line of defense, preventing users from visiting potentially harmful or unproductive web destinations.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture and manage internet usage. It integrates with existing network infrastructure, providing a simple yet effective way to enforce acceptable use policies and mitigate risks.
- Block Website Categories: Prevent access to predefined categories like malware, phishing, adult content, or social media.
- Real-time Threat Intelligence: Leverages Malwarebytes' extensive threat research to identify and block emerging malicious sites.
- Policy Enforcement: Apply consistent blocking policies across your entire organization's network.
- Reporting and Analytics: Gain insights into blocked traffic and policy effectiveness.
- Cloud-Managed Service: No on-premises hardware required, simplifying deployment and maintenance.
Secure your business network and boost productivity by easily blocking unwanted website categories with Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering.
What This Solves
Block Malicious Website Categories
Enable teams to prevent access to sites known for hosting malware, phishing kits, or command and control infrastructure. This proactive measure significantly reduces the attack surface and protects sensitive business data.
network security, endpoint protection, threat prevention, cloud security, remote workforce
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Streamline the enforcement of internet usage policies by blocking categories of websites deemed unproductive or inappropriate for the workplace. This helps maintain focus and optimize network bandwidth.
employee productivity, network policy, internet usage, workforce management, business operations
Mitigate Compliance Risks
Automate the blocking of content that could violate industry regulations or internal compliance standards, such as gambling or adult content. This helps organizations maintain a secure and compliant digital environment.
regulatory compliance, data governance, risk management, security posture, business continuity
Key Features
DNS-Level Blocking
Prevents users from reaching malicious or unproductive websites before any connection is established, reducing the risk of infection or data compromise.
Website Category Filtering
Allows administrators to block broad groups of websites (e.g., malware, phishing, social media) with a single policy, simplifying management and improving effectiveness.
Cloud-Based Threat Intelligence
Continuously updated with the latest threat data from Malwarebytes' global research network, ensuring protection against emerging online dangers.
Centralized Management Console
Provides a single pane of glass for configuring policies, viewing reports, and managing blocking rules across the entire organization.
No On-Premises Hardware
Eliminates the need for dedicated hardware, reducing deployment complexity, maintenance costs, and infrastructure footprint.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making robust web filtering essential for blocking access to fraudulent sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data breaches and protect patient information from threats originating from compromised websites.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client data and must maintain client trust, requiring security solutions that prevent malware infections and protect against phishing attempts that could compromise sensitive information.
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 intercepts DNS requests from your network. When a user tries to access a website, the DNS filter checks if the requested site belongs to a blocked category. If it does, the request is denied, preventing access to the site.
Can I customize the website categories to block?
Yes, Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering allows you to block predefined categories and, in some configurations, create custom blocklists or allowlists to tailor the filtering to your specific business needs.
What kind of threats does this protect against?
This service protects against a wide range of web-based threats including malware, phishing sites, botnet command and control servers, and potentially unwanted programs. It also helps mitigate risks associated with accessing inappropriate or unproductive content.
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.