Compare Control D vs. IBM Domain Name Services (DNS)

Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that leverages Secure DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-QUIC, with support for Legacy DNS. With Control D you can: block malicious threats, block unwanted types of content network wide (ads & trackers, IoT telemetry, adult content, socials, and more), redirect traffic using transparent proxies and gain visibility on network events and usage patterns, with client level granularity. Think of it as your personal Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet that gives you granular control over what domains get resolved, redirected or blocked.

IBM Cloud provides robust domain name system services for both public and private use, ensuring rapid response times, exceptional redundancy, and top-notch security. These services effectively convert domain name requests into corresponding IP addresses, allowing for easy management of all domains through either a user-friendly interface or an API. IBM Cloud's DNS Services facilitate name resolution for virtual machines (VMs) operating within a VPC network as well as across multiple VPC networks. Users can customize their DNS zones and specify individual host IPs, enabling control over which VPC networks can access specific DNS zone information. With availability in all IBM Cloud Multizone Regions, these DNS services are designed for high availability and quick access. Access to your DNS records can be restricted to selected VPC networks, which is crucial for protecting GDPR-sensitive IP and hostname data. Furthermore, users can configure their zones so that queries from private VPCs and public networks result in different resolved addresses, enhancing security and flexibility. This capability ensures that businesses can maintain a tailored and secure DNS environment that meets their specific needs.