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 Blocking: Easily 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: Centralized cloud console for easy setup, policy updates, and reporting on blocked content.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Malwarebytes THREATDOWN DNS Filtering provides a cloud-based solution to block access to entire categories of websites. It acts as a crucial first line of defense by preventing users from navigating to known malicious domains, phishing sites, or unproductive content categories, thereby enhancing network security and user productivity.
This service is ideal for small to mid-market businesses seeking to bolster their cybersecurity posture without the complexity of traditional security appliances. IT Managers and IT Professionals can integrate this DNS filtering into their existing network infrastructure to enforce acceptable use policies and mitigate a wide range of online threats.
- Granular Category Control: Select from pre-defined website categories for easy policy creation.
- Malware and Phishing Prevention: Automatically blocks access to domains associated with malware distribution and phishing attempts.
- Content Filtering: Restrict access to adult content, social media, gambling, and other non-business related categories.
- Centralized Management: Manage all filtering policies and view reports from a single cloud-based console.
- Minimal Infrastructure Impact: Operates at the DNS level, requiring no on-premises hardware or complex software installation.
Protect your business network from web-based threats and distractions with easy-to-manage DNS filtering designed for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Solves
Block malicious websites and phishing attempts
Enable teams to prevent users from accessing known malicious domains, significantly reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks. Streamline security operations by automatically blocking dangerous sites before they can be visited.
cloud-based infrastructure, hybrid environments, managed endpoints, remote workforce
Enforce acceptable use policies
Automate the enforcement of acceptable use policies by blocking entire categories of websites, such as social media, gambling, or adult content. Streamline content filtering to ensure employees remain focused on business-critical tasks.
corporate networks, BYOD environments, managed devices, policy-driven organizations
Protect against emerging web threats
Provide continuous protection against new and evolving web threats by leveraging Malwarebytes' threat intelligence. Enable proactive defense against zero-day exploits and newly identified malicious domains.
security-conscious businesses, compliance-driven operations, proactive risk management
Key Features
DNS Level Filtering
Blocks access to malicious and unwanted websites at the earliest point in the connection process, preventing threats before they reach the endpoint.
Website Category Blocking
Allows easy policy creation by blocking broad categories of sites, simplifying management and ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Malware and Phishing Protection
Reduces the risk of infection and credential theft by automatically blocking access to known dangerous domains.
Cloud-Based Management Console
Provides centralized control and visibility over all filtering policies and activity, enabling efficient administration.
Minimal Deployment Overhead
Requires no on-premises hardware or complex software installation, making it quick and easy to implement for businesses of all sizes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust protection against phishing and malware to safeguard sensitive customer data and maintain regulatory compliance, making DNS filtering a critical security layer.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures like DNS filtering to prevent breaches and unauthorized access to medical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks, requiring advanced security to prevent data loss and maintain client trust.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate content and cyber threats while managing network resources effectively, making category-based DNS filtering essential.
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 or is identified as malicious, the DNS request is resolved to a non-existent IP address, preventing access.
Can I customize the website categories that are blocked?
Yes, the service allows you to select from a wide range of pre-defined website categories to block. You can tailor these selections to meet your specific security and acceptable use policies.
Does this service require any software installation on user devices?
No, this is a cloud-based DNS service. It does not require any software installation on individual user devices or servers. Configuration is typically done at the network's DNS level.
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.