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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

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posed by DDoS attacks, a substantial number have yet to implement modern DNS DDoS protection measures, often relying on outdated enterprise network security solutions like firewalls that are ill-suited for the DNS protocol.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 No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

6sense Yes 
AVG AntiVirus Free Yes 
Adobe Advertising Cloud Yes 
Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence Yes 
ConnectWise Automate Yes 
CyberArk Conjur Yes 
Cyberoam Yes 
ExtremeCloud IQ Yes 
Google Chrome Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Liongard Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Cloud App Security Yes 
Nerdio Yes 
Secureworks Yes 
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager Yes 
Tableau Yes 

Integrations

6sense No 
AVG AntiVirus Free No 
Adobe Advertising Cloud No 
Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence No 
ConnectWise Automate No 
CyberArk Conjur No 
Cyberoam No 
ExtremeCloud IQ No 
Google Chrome No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Liongard No 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Cloud App Security No 
Nerdio No 
Secureworks No 
SolarWinds Access Rights Manager No 
Tableau No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
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 Yes 
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 Yes 
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

EfficientIP

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

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

Product Features

Product Features

DDoS Protection

DNS Amplification Protection No 
DNS Reflection Protection No 
High Network Capacity No 
Illegitimate Traffic Recognition No 
Infrastructure Protection (Layer 3/Layer 4) No 
Post Attack Analysis No 
Traffic Monitoring No 
Website Protection (Layer 7) No 

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