# DNSFilter

> DNSFilter is a protective DNS and content filtering platform that blocks
> malware, phishing, and unwanted content at the DNS layer. It protects
> 57,000+ organizations through 6,000+ MSP partners, blocks 235M threats
> daily, and resolves 200B DNS queries per day.

## Key facts

- AI threat detection finds malicious domains up to 10 days before third-party threat feeds
- Deploys in minutes; no hardware or appliances required
- Dual Anycast network; among the fastest DNS resolvers in the world
- Aligned with NSA/CISA protective DNS (PDNS) guidance
- SOC 2 certified
- Works on every device, on and off the network, via the Roaming Client

## Product

- [Product overview](https://www.dnsfilter.com/product/dnsfilter): AI-powered content and threat filtering
- [Pricing](https://www.dnsfilter.com/pricing): Plans for SMB, enterprise, and MSP
- [Features](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features): Full feature list
- [Integrations](https://www.dnsfilter.com/integrations): ConnectWise, Splunk, Zapier, and 45+ more
- [Guardian](https://www.dnsfilter.com/guardian): Firewall + VPN privacy app for home and family

## Features

- [Malicious Domain Protection](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/malicious-domain-protection): ML threat detection, up to 10 days ahead of threat feeds
- [Website Categorization](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/website-categorization): AI-categorized content policy controls
- [AppAware](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/appaware-application-blocking): One-click application blocking
- [Roaming Client](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/roaming-clients): DNS protection for devices off-network
- [CyberSight](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/cybersight): User behavior analytics and shadow IT visibility
- [Insights Reporting](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/insights-reporting): Real-time dashboards, logs, and exports
- [Anycast Network](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/anycast-network): Dual Anycast DNS resolution
- [Universal Lists](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/universal-lists): One block and allow list for every policy
- [DNSSEC](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/dnssec): Cryptographic DNS validation
- [Data Export / SIEM](https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/data-export-siem-integration): Push DNS logs to your SIEM

## Use cases

- [DNS filtering](https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/dns-filtering): Block ads and online threats
- [Protective DNS](https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/protective-dns): NSA/CISA-aligned DNS protection
- [Content filtering](https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/content-filtering): 40+ content categories
- [Cyber defense](https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/threat-defense): Malware, phishing, and ransomware blocking
- [Public Wi-Fi](https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/public-wifi): Secure guest networks
- [User behavior analytics](https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/user-behavior-analytics): Shadow IT, SaaS spend, investigations

## Comparisons

- [vs. Cisco Umbrella](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/cisco-umbrella): Faster, simpler, up to 9x cheaper
- [vs. Cloudflare Gateway](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/cloudflare)
- [vs. Infoblox BloxOne](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/infoblox-bloxone-threat-defense-vs-dnsfilter)
- [vs. Webroot](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/webroot)
- [vs. WebTitan](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/webtitan)
- [vs. DefensX](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/defensx)
- [All comparisons](https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare)

## Learn

- [What is DNS filtering?](https://www.dnsfilter.com/blog/dns-filtering-how-it-works)
- [Glossary of DNS and security terms](https://www.dnsfilter.com/glossary)
- [Case studies](https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies)
- [Blog](https://www.dnsfilter.com/blog)

## Partners

- [MSP/MSSP program](https://www.dnsfilter.com/msp): Multi-tenant dashboard, white label, and billing
- [VAR program](https://www.dnsfilter.com/var)
- [OEM](https://www.dnsfilter.com/oem): Embed DNS security in your product

## Company

- [About](https://www.dnsfilter.com/about)
- [Contact](https://www.dnsfilter.com/contact): +1 (877) 331-2412
- [Help Center](https://help.dnsfilter.com)
- [System status](https://status.dnsfilter.com)

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## Attribution and Use Policy
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## Content Restrictions
Disallow:
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- https://www.dnsfilter.com/terms-of-service
- https://www.dnsfilter.com/data-processing-addendum
- https://www.dnsfilter.com/third-party-license-attribution
- https://app.dnsfilter.com/login

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## Contact Information
ContactEmail: marketing@dnsfilter.com
ContactForm: https://www.dnsfilter.com/contact