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Description

WatchGuard DNSWatch is a cloud-based solution that enhances security through DNS-level filtering, which helps identify and prevent potentially harmful connections while safeguarding both networks and employees from destructive attacks. Critical alerts are analyzed by WatchGuard experts, who provide clear summaries that include in-depth information regarding any potential threats. In instances where phishing is involved and an employee inadvertently clicks a malicious link, DNSWatch swiftly redirects them away from the harmful site and supplies educational resources to bolster their understanding of phishing risks. Since hackers often exploit DNS to launch attacks on unaware targets, monitoring DNS requests proves to be an effective strategy for detecting and thwarting such threats. By incorporating DNS-level filtering into the Total Security Suite, DNSWatch adds an essential layer of protection against malware infections. Additionally, attempts made by users to connect to recognized malicious DNS addresses are automatically blocked, ensuring they are redirected to a secure landing page without any disruption to their experience. This proactive approach not only defends against immediate threats but also educates users, contributing to a more security-conscious workplace.

Description

When a user attempts to visit a website on the Internet, their browser initiates a connection to that site directly or through specified proxy settings. This interaction is processed by Squid, which authenticates the requests and forwards them to a Web Safety ICAP filter, either locally or remotely hosted. Both the requests and responses are scrutinized to determine access based on established policy rules, while relevant information is logged in a database. Web Safety serves as an ICAP web filter that seamlessly integrates with the Squid proxy, enabling it to conduct URL filtering and in-depth content analysis of encrypted HTTPS traffic. This capability allows for effective blocking of explicit encrypted content, as the system performs thorough inspections of web pages, preventing access to any material that contains adult language or leads to dubious sites. Additionally, popular general-purpose websites such as Google Search, Google Images, Bing, and YouTube are also monitored, ensuring that any inappropriate content is filtered out. By implementing these measures, the system enhances online safety for users across the board.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Akamai Yes 
Array Yes 
Avast Business Hub Yes 
Avira Prime Yes 
Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence Yes 
Canva Yes 
Cisco Duo Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
LogicNets Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Nerdio Yes 
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager Yes 
Portnox Security Yes 
Secureworks Yes 
Skyfii IO Yes 
Splunk APM Yes 
WatchGuard Firebox Cloud Yes 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Akamai No 
Array No 
Avast Business Hub No 
Avira Prime No 
Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence No 
Canva No 
Cisco Duo No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
LogicNets No 
Microsoft 365 No 
Nerdio No 
OpenText Enterprise Security Manager No 
Portnox Security No 
Secureworks No 
Skyfii IO No 
Splunk APM No 
WatchGuard Firebox Cloud No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

WatchGuard

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/security-services/dnswatch

Vendor Details

Company Name

Diladele

Country

Netherlands

Website

www.diladele.com/features.html

Product Features

Product Features

Web Content Filtering

Antivirus No 
Automated Blacklist No 
Browser-based Management Portal No 
Category / Keyword Filters No 
LDAP Integration No 
Multi-Language Filtering No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Roles / Permissions No 
SSL Inspection No 
Time-based Controls No 
VPN Blocking No 
White Label No 
Whitelisting No 

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