The Risk of Unfiltered DNS & Traditional Web Filtering
Relying on traditional, perimeter-based web filters or leaving the DNS layer unmonitored leaves your organization critically vulnerable to:
DNS-Layer Exploits: The overwhelming majority of modern malware uses DNS to initiate command-and-control (C2) callbacks, making unfiltered DNS a primary vector for initial infection, data exfiltration, and persistent threats.
Sophisticated Phishing & Social Engineering: Malicious actors use newly registered domains and algorithmically generated domain names to bypass traditional reputation-based filters, successfully luring employees and harvesting credentials.
Ransomware Delivery & Execution: Ransomware relies heavily on DNS to connect to its delivery infrastructure and C2 servers. Blocking these requests at the DNS layer can sever the attack chain before encryption begins.
Security Gaps with a Distributed Workforce: Traditional appliance-based web filters are ineffective for protecting employees outside the corporate network, leaving remote users exposed and creating dangerous policy inconsistencies.
Shadow IT & Unsanctioned Application Usage: Employees using unauthorized cloud applications can introduce significant security and compliance risks, creating vulnerabilities that are often invisible to network-centric security tools.
Inadequate Legacy Filtering: Older web filters struggle to inspect SSL/TLS traffic effectively at scale and often lack the real-time threat intelligence needed to block modern, fast-evolving threats, leading to performance bottlenecks and security failures.
Increase Privacy
Securd DNS ensures that your DNS queries remain private and secure by using encryption protocols like DoT (DNS over TLS) and DoH (DNS over HTTPS). This prevents third parties from intercepting or monitoring your online activities, safeguarding your organization's sensitive information and protecting user privacy.
Enhance Security
Securd DNS significantly reduces the risk of cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and malware by blocking access to malicious domains in real-time. This proactive approach helps protect your organization from potentially devastating cyberattacks, ensuring a more secure digital environment.
Cut Bandwidth Costs
By filtering out harmful and unnecessary traffic, Securd DNS helps to save bandwidth. This leads to faster, more reliable internet connectivity for your users, enhancing overall productivity and user experience.
"I have an easy way to filter and log what our clients' assets resolve on the Internet with DigitalStakeout." - Olivia, Security Engineer, MSP
Why Choose Securd for DNS?
Our Proactive Solution: Securd DNS Filtering – Standalone & Integrated in Defend
DigitalStakeout provides robust, cloud-native Zero Trust DNS Filtering through our powerful Securd DNS product. This advanced technology can be deployed as a standalone security solution for any organization seeking best-in-class DNS-layer protection. It is also seamlessly integrated as a core protective layer within our premium DigitalStakeout Defend solution. Securd DNS leverages a global anycast network to deliver real-time threat prevention and policy enforcement with unmatched speed, reliability, and scalability.
Comprehensive Security at the DNS Layer:
Spot and block phishing, ransomware, and other malware by neutralizing threats at the DNS request.
Proactive defense from new and dynamically generated Command-and-Control (C2) domains.
Continuous protection from millions of low-reputation (Domain Rank) and compromised domains.
Granular Security Policies: Tailor DNS security levels with customizable Block Pages and Custom Block Lists for fine-tuned control.
Grey Wall: Temporarily restrict access to suspicious domains for proactive protection against emerging threats.
DNSSEC: Authenticate DNS responses to prevent DNS poisoning and spoofing attacks.
Flexible Deployment & Scalability:
Cloud Delivered: Deploy user-friendly DNS protection rapidly across your organization without hardware hassles.
Dual Stack IPv4 & IPv6: Ensure comprehensive protection across both network protocols.
DNS over TLS (DoT) & DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH): Encrypt DNS queries for enhanced privacy and security, supporting modern browser-based deployments.
Off-Network Clients: Maintain consistent protection for devices and end-users wherever they go, even outside your network perimeter.
Multi-Tenant Architecture: Segment DNS traffic for tailored protection, ideal for enterprises with diverse needs or service providers.
Static IP Protection: Extend DNS filtering to fixed locations and branch offices effortlessly.
White-label Branding: Customize the DNS filtering service with your own brand (particularly valuable for service providers leveraging Securd).
High-Performance Network & Operational Integration:
Anycast Network: Leverage a global network infrastructure spanning over 30 regions for high-speed, low-latency, and reliable DNS protection.
100% Highly-Available Network with DNS Service DDoS Mitigation: Ensures continuous uptime and fallback to a protected network during outages or attacks.
Rapid Policy Propagation: Publish security policies that take effect across our global network in approximately 10 milliseconds.
Flexible DNS Configuration: Utilize up to 4 DNS pairs for multiple policies and zones, even from a single source IP address.
Comprehensive Logging & Log Forwarding: Enable real-time threat hunting, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and seamlessly integrate DNS logs with your existing SIEM and security tools.
PagerDuty Integration: Accelerate incident response times with automated security alerts for critical DNS-related events.
Key Operational Benefits for Security Leadership:
Securd DNS Filtering delivers significant operational advantages, enabling your organization to proactively enhance its security posture:
Massively Reduce Attack Surface & Incident Volume: Cut your organization's domain exposure by up to 95%, by proactively blocking high-risk, malicious, and compromised domains before they lead to security incidents, significantly decreasing the workload on your security team.
Comprehensive & Encrypted Threat Prevention: Ensure robust protection across your entire digital footprint by encrypting all DNS requests (DoT, DoH, DNSSEC) and providing full coverage for both IPv4 and IPv6 networks, effectively neutralizing a primary vector for malware, phishing, and ransomware.
Agile & Customized Defense Posture: Empower your security team to create custom block lists and leverage real-time threat hunting and investigation capabilities through comprehensive logging, allowing rapid adaptation to specific and evolving threats.
Rapid Deployment & Immediate Time-to-Value: Implement enterprise-grade DNS security across your organization in as little as 5 minutes, realizing immediate improvements in your defense capabilities and security posture.
Enhanced Visibility & Control for Compliance: Gain deep insights into DNS traffic, identify high-risk user behavior, discover Shadow IT, and enforce acceptable use policies with powerful logging and reporting features, aiding in compliance efforts.
This comprehensive approach to DNS filtering not only strengthens your defenses but also provides the practical tools and insights needed for effective security management.
Let's Get Started
Every cyberattack begins with a connection. Secure that first point of contact with a proactive, Zero Trust approach. Whether you need a powerful, standalone DNS filtering solution with Securd DNS or are looking for the comprehensive, multi-layered protection of our DigitalStakeout Defend solution, you gain the power to decisively block threats, enforce policy, and secure your modern, hybrid workforce.