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Why Umbrella DNS security?

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DNS security for a hybrid workforce

Cisco Umbrella provides a consistent and secure experience for all users and devices, no matter where they are located. Umbrella’s robust DNS-layer security provides an added layer of protection for users on-premises, while also ensuring roaming users get reliable protection for wherever their work takes them.

Resolving more than 620 billion DNS requests each day, Cisco Umbrella gives organizations of all sizes the data and visibility they need to block more threats faster over any port and protocol, with fewer false positives. With over 24,000 enterprise customers already choosing Cisco Umbrella as their trusted partner in DNS security, organizations can be confident that their users will be better protected through their ongoing hybrid work and cloud transformation.

Cisco Umbrella rated #1 in DNS-Layer Security Efficacy

AV-TEST report evaluates Secure Web Gateway and DNS-Layer Security Efficacy. See how Cisco Umbrella stacks up against the competition.

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How it works

Here are three ways Cisco Umbrella DNS security can be an advantage to your organization:

DNS-layer security

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Cisco Umbrella uses DNS to stop threats over all ports and protocols. Stop malware earlier and prevent callbacks to attackers if infected machines connect to your network.

Web security via selective proxy

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Cisco Umbrella routes risky domain requests to a selective proxy for deeper URL and file inspection. This allows you to effectively protect critical infrastructure without delay or performance impact.

App discovery and blocking

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Cisco Umbrella provides visibility into cloud apps used across your organization, giving you the ability to identify potential risks and easily block specified applications.

Unmatched threat intelligence

Backed by Cisco Talos, the world’s largest non-governmental threat intelligence organization, Cisco Umbrella uses statistical models and machine learning algorithms to identify and defend against new attacks happening across the internet.

Through the Umbrella Investigate console and API, administrators gain real-time context into malware, phishing, botnets, and more, enabling faster incident investigation and response.

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Deploy and configure in minutes

Without hardware to install or software to maintain, Cisco Umbrella DNS security is the simplest security solution you’ll ever set up. Additionally, the browser-based interface provides quick configuration and easy ongoing management, which helps to ensure your organization won’t be hampered by downtime or frequent maintenance.

You’ll enjoy industry-leading security features without interruptions, allowing you to focus on your business – not worrying about cyber threats.

Strengthen your security stack and improve DNS response time the easy way

“After deploying Umbrella, we were able to reduce malware infections by more than 90% and the airline has not experienced any security incidents.”
– Brett Stone, Network Operations Manager, Cape Air

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