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What is Securd DNS Firewall?

Securd DNS Firewall is a cloud-delivered protective DNS service offered by Securd, a division of DigitalStakeout Inc. The product aims to protect endpoints from connecting to malicious domains, reducing internet access exposure and minimizing the risk of compromise. According to the vendor, Securd DNS Firewall is suitable for small to large-sized companies and caters to the needs of IT security professionals, network administrators, cybersecurity analysts, as well as financial services and healthcare organizations.

Key Features

Zero-Trust DNS Filtering: Securd DNS Firewall offers zero-trust DNS filtering, which the vendor claims can protect endpoints from connecting to malicious domains, reducing internet access exposure and minimizing the risk of compromise.

Block Access to High-Risk Domains: Users of Securd DNS Firewall can reportedly block access to high-risk, malicious, and compromised domains, significantly reducing the chances of falling victim to cyber threats.

Private and Secure DNS Resolution: Securd DNS Firewall supports protocols such as DNS over TLS (DoT), DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and DNSSEC, which the vendor states can ensure private and secure DNS resolution by encrypting DNS traffic and providing authentication, integrity, and confidentiality.

Protection Across IPv4 and IPv6 Networks: Securd DNS Firewall offers protection across both IPv4 and IPv6 networks, aiming to safeguard endpoints regardless of the network protocol being used.

Tailor Block Lists for Personalized Experience: Users have the flexibility to tailor their own block lists with Securd DNS Firewall, allowing organizations to customize DNS filtering based on their specific needs and preferences, according to the vendor.

Real-Time Threat Investigation and Hunting: Securd DNS Firewall enables real-time threat investigation and hunting, providing the capability to proactively search for threats within DNS traffic, allowing organizations to identify and respond to potential security incidents in real-time, as claimed by the vendor.

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