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Description

BlueCat Edge expands the capabilities of traditional DNS by bringing intelligence, automation, and security directly to the edge of the network. It uses distributed service points as first-hop resolvers that enforce policies, optimize forwarding, and capture DNS activity for complete operational visibility. Designed for multicloud and hybrid environments, Edge simplifies DNS routing by managing conditional rules centrally and directing traffic through the most efficient resolution pathway. The platform improves performance with built-in caching, forwarding optimization, and cloud-managed Direct Internet Access for branch locations. Its DNS GSLB features enable cost-effective, scalable traffic distribution with automated failover and load balancing. For cloud operations, Edge Resolver integrates with Integrity and cloud DNS providers to eliminate inconsistencies and ensure accurate cross-cloud resolution. Edge’s security capabilities go beyond traditional threat blocking by preventing malicious queries from executing and detecting sophisticated threats like tunneling, beaconing, and domain generation algorithms. With deep analytics, policy enforcement, and broad SIEM integrations, Edge provides a comprehensive layer of protection for modern distributed networks.

Description

The rapid escalation in the scale, frequency, and complexity of volumetric DNS attacks is significantly driven by the widespread use of unsecured IoT devices, along with trends like mobility and BYOD. Hackers are increasingly targeting DNS services, particularly for layer 7 DDoS attacks, making it one of the most vulnerable application layers. Although many organizations recognize the security threats posed by DDoS attacks, a substantial number have yet to implement modern DNS DDoS protection measures, often relying on outdated enterprise network security solutions like firewalls that are ill-suited for the DNS protocol. It is crucial for companies to adopt innovative DDoS mitigation strategies to address these evolving threats effectively. To ensure robust business continuity, safeguard data confidentiality, and enhance user experience, organizations must invest in specialized DNS protection solutions that offer both high performance and advanced analytics, thereby achieving the security standards their businesses require and deserve.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Axonius
6connect
Armis Centrix
DNSSense
Datacard Secura
Entrust Certificate Hub
Google Digital Risk Protection
Medigate
OverSOC
Snow Commander
Upsider

Integrations

Axonius
6connect
Armis Centrix
DNSSense
Datacard Secura
Entrust Certificate Hub
Google Digital Risk Protection
Medigate
OverSOC
Snow Commander
Upsider

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

BlueCat

Founded

2001

Country

Canada

Website

bluecatnetworks.com/products/edge/

Vendor Details

Company Name

EfficientIP

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

www.efficientip.com/products/dns-blast/

Product Features

System Monitoring

Alerts / Notifications
Antivirus Management
Data Backup / Recovery
Device Monitoring
Inventory Management
Patch Management
Policy-based Automation
Remote Monitoring
Reporting / Analytics
Risk Analysis
Server Monitoring
Service Configuration Management

Product Features

DDoS Protection

DNS Amplification Protection
DNS Reflection Protection
High Network Capacity
Illegitimate Traffic Recognition
Infrastructure Protection (Layer 3/Layer 4)
Post Attack Analysis
Traffic Monitoring
Website Protection (Layer 7)

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