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DNSFilter

Score8.7 out of 10

26 Reviews and Ratings

What is DNSFilter?

DNSFilter headquartered in Waltham offers DNS-Based Content Filtering & Threat Protection.

A basic but effect platform!

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use DNSFilter to filter and block unwanted internet content, such as malware, phishing sites, and other malicious content on our website domain. It also allows administrators to set custom policies and create whitelists and blacklists of specific sites. We used it for web filtering and blocking. Also Advanced threat protection and it has been helpful.

Pros

  • Web filtering and blocking
  • Advanced threat protection
  • URL and domain filtering

Cons

  • Improved scalability: As an organization's needs grow and evolve, the software should be able to scale up and handle an increasing number of users and devices.
  • More granular controls: The ability to set more detailed and specific policies, such as the ability to block certain types of content for specific groups of users, would give organizations more flexibility and control over their internet usage.
  • Advanced threat protection: Increasing the software's ability to detect and protect against advanced threats such as zero-day exploits and APTs would provide a more comprehensive security solution.

Most Important Features

  • User-based filtering
  • Reporting and analytics
  • Advanced threat protection

Return on Investment

  • types of malicious content, DNSFilter can help organizations protect themselves from security threats and data breaches. This can lead to a reduced risk of costly data breaches and reputation damage, as well as a lower total cost of ownership for security solutions.
  • Increased productivity: By enforcing internet usage policies and controlling access to non-work-related sites, DNSFilter can help organizations increase productivity and reduce distractions for employees.
  • Reduced Internet access : Depending on the strictness of the filtering policies, DNSFilter can also block access to legitimate websites, this could decrease productivity as employees may spend more time trying to access sites that they need to complete their job.

Alternatives Considered

Barracuda Web Security Gateway

Other Software Used

Pardot, Leadfeeder, Winmo, ZoomInfo Engage

DNSFilter is your best first tool to block web-based threats

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Coming from OpenDNS, to Webroot DNS we finally landed at DSNFilter and won't be going back. The page filtering is important part of our stack to stop all potential unwanted end user actions. They offer tons of integrations with our CRM and SIEM and SSO. While the initial setup isn't very MSP friendly, once the setup is complete the day-to-day maintenance is minimal

Pros

  • Web Content Filtering

Cons

  • Bulk import on setup

Most Important Features

  • Web Filtering
  • Zero Trust Stack

Return on Investment

  • 2K Threats blocked last 24hours throughout our entire deployment !

Alternatives Considered

Webroot DNS Protection

Simple to deploy and manage yet effective.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

DNSFilter is used as a part of the base security suite we require all clients to have, currently that means we have it deployed to around 700 endpoints. We strongly feel DNS filtering is a must-have service for all clients and wanted something that was set up and forget and DNSFilter fit the bill perfectly.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Ease of deployment
  • Simple to Understand Reporting

Cons

  • Upgrades of Laptop Clients
  • Handling of Dynamic IPs and custom domains
  • Documentation

Most Important Features

  • Reporting
  • Protection
  • Ease of use

Return on Investment

  • Less time spent managing filters
  • Less time dealing with malware infections
  • Reports help highlight problem employees

Alternatives Considered

Kerio Control and Webroot DNS Protection

Other Software Used

Kerio Control, Huntress, N-able Backup

DNSFilter lives up to its name as a DNS filter

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are an MSP who is using DNSFilter services to augment security for the organizations we support. The service is reliable and the mobile agents are pretty easy to deploy. Having a fixed IP address for each site/location is important so you don't have to deploy agents on every machine. We had some troubles off/on for a bit with agents randomly switching to roaming mode but I don't think we've had an issue since they implemented the local DNS and domain fields. The extra security above what our endpoint protection and firewalls provide is good and provides us with another check box for compliance.

Pros

  • Security
  • Compliance
  • DNS

Cons

  • Nothing
  • Does one thing well
  • No need for extra features

Most Important Features

  • DNS filtering

Return on Investment

  • DNSFilter is part of our security and protection package

Alternatives Considered

Sophos Intercept X and Sophos XG Firewall

Other Software Used

Sophos Intercept X for Server, Sophos Intercept X, Sophos XG Firewall

Though we have lots of unwanted guests online, DNSfilter is the savior.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our company uses the product for handling business URL filtering. The DNS lookups are fast and the management of lists is pretty easy. Reporting is useful. The price is reasonable for what it does. This is a great window of opportunity to surf internet.

Pros

  • First of all value for money
  • Secondly ease of use is excellent
  • Safe internet to all

Cons

  • Reports could be generated easily
  • Price could be revaluated for enterprise domain
  • Block pages could be configured easily

Most Important Features

  • We are avoiding ransomware
  • We are avoiding phishing scam
  • We are using safer internet now

Return on Investment

  • My clients are happier
  • The database of my institution is safe
  • It is a great value for money tool