Rawstream

Rawstream is a cloud-based cybersecurity solution that offers DNS filtering, endpoint security, and content filtering. According to the vendor, Rawstream aims to enhance the cybersecurity of businesses by providing protection against threats such as ransomware, malware, phishing, and other malicious activities. The product is designed to cater to a wide range of companies, from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to large enterprises. Professionals and industries across enterprises, SMBs, education institutes, and telecom & ISPs rely on Rawstream to safeguard their networks and ensure a secure browsing experience.

Key Features

Fast, Intuitive: According to the vendor, Rawstream offers fast and intuitive deployment, allowing businesses to quickly enhance their cybersecurity without experiencing downtime or disruption. The user interface is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it simple for businesses to manage and monitor their cybersecurity settings. Rawstream provides real-time insights, allowing businesses to stay updated on the latest threats and take immediate action to protect their network.

Network & Enhanced Endpoint Security: Rawstream offers network-wide security through its robust and reliable DNS filtering service. This feature is said to help businesses protect all devices on their network from accessing malicious sites. The endpoint security feature provides 24/7 on-network and off-network protection for endpoints, blocking phishing, malware, and other malicious activities. Rawstream's endpoint security includes high-performance native agents for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks, ensuring that devices are secure anywhere. The vendor claims that businesses can benefit from infinite log retention, with stored and accessible logs for analysis and investigation.

DNS Filtering: Rawstream's cloud-based DNS filtering solution is claimed to make browsing fast and safe by blocking unwanted content and malicious threats. The cloud DNS-based filtering service is said to provide comprehensive protection for all devices on the network, with continuous updates to protect against evolving threats. Rawstream offers easy policy creation with support for block/allow lists and wildcard entries. The audit log keeps a history of updates and configuration changes, according to the vendor.

URL Filtering: Rawstream's URL filtering service is designed to enable a safe browsing experience by protecting businesses from ransomware, malware, phishing sites, and other threats to the network. The solution supports extensive wildcard support, allowing organizations to block or allow access to specific subdomains or domains. Businesses can track desktop application usage and monitor time spent on desktop applications, helping to identify unauthorized applications and potential security threats. Rawstream provides real-time reporting and customizable dashboards, allowing businesses to delve into detailed logs and extract actionable data, according to the vendor.

Web Filtering: Rawstream's web filtering solution offers enterprise web and content filtering for businesses, allowing them to enforce policies and block access to objectionable content. The solution includes over 80 categories covering the entire web, providing granular but flexible policies for targeted domain filtering. Rawstream enables businesses to track bandwidth usage and manage network resources effectively. The solution includes features such as real-time reporting, customizable block pages, and integration with Active Directory for streamlined policy management, according to the vendor.

Public WiFi Protection: Rawstream offers easy-to-deploy public WiFi security with DNS threat protection, ensuring that guest WiFi networks are secure and protected. The solution is claimed to block objectionable content and illegal downloads, providing a risk-free guest WiFi experience for customers and visitors. Rawstream's public WiFi protection includes Internet Watch Foundation support, helping businesses comply with legal requirements and prevent access to illegal content. The vendor states that the solution provides 100% uptime since 2013, ensuring reliable and continuous protection for guest WiFi networks.

Endpoint Agent: Rawstream's endpoint agent provides 24/7 on-network and off-network endpoint security, protecting devices from phishing, malware, and other malicious activities. The solution includes native agents for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks, ensuring that devices are secure anywhere. Rawstream's endpoint agent offers real-time reporting and detailed dashboards, allowing businesses to monitor and track endpoint security. The solution includes features such as trace desktop application usage, remote desktop services/Citrix support, and time-based filtering, according to the vendor.

Network Security: Rawstream's network security solution provides robust and reliable DNS filtering for network-wide security. The solution offers unified policy management for multiple networks and dynamic IPs, making it easy to apply policies across different environments. Rawstream's network security includes over 80 categories covering the entire web, allowing businesses to enforce granular policies. The vendor claims that businesses can leverage log retention without any extra charges, ensuring that all data is retained for analysis and investigation.

Content & Web Filtering: Rawstream's content and web filtering solution helps businesses effectively manage and filter web content. The solution offers powerful wildcard support for granular blocking, allowing organizations to block or enable specific domains with fine-grained policies. Rawstream enables businesses to monitor desktop application usage, track bandwidth usage, and enforce time-based filtering policies. The solution provides real-time reporting, customizable block pages, and integration with Active Directory and remote desktop services for streamlined policy management, according to the vendor.