SonicWall DNS FILTERING SERVICE FOR NSSP 13700 2YR - 02-SSC-9376

SonicWall DNS Filtering is a robust network security solution designed to enhance the protection of your network by leveraging the power of DNS management. Integrated with public DNS Server Neustar, SonicWall DNS Filtering provides advanced domain categorization and filtering to safeguard against malicious activities and unwanted content.

Key Features

Centralized DNS Management

• SonicWall's DNS proxy enables central management of DNS settings, simplifying the configuration and enforcement of DNS security policies across your network.

DNS Filtering Enforcement

• Supports both User Profile Enforcement (UPE) and Global mode, allowing administrators to enforce DNS filtering policies at both granular and broad levels.

EDNS Packet Processing

• Enhanced processing of EDNS packets ensures accurate domain categorization and filtering.

Category-Based Domain Filtering

• Automatically inspect and deny access to domains associated with malicious activities across 19 predefined categories, such as malware, phishing, and spyware, providing early malware detection without decryption.

Customizable Policies

• Administrators can manually configure DNS policies, including the addition and management of custom domain names and categories.

Advanced Security Services

DNS Sinkhole Service

• Configurable DNS sinkhole to block and redirect malicious traffic, effectively preventing botnet communications and other threats.

DNS Tunnel Detection

• Detects and blocks DNS tunneling attempts used for data exfiltration and unauthorized access. Administrators can view suspicious client information and create white lists to bypass trusted IP addresses.

White List Management

• Allows creation and management of white lists for both DNS Filtering and DNS Sinkhole services to ensure uninterrupted access to safe domains.

Monitoring and Reporting

Dashboard

• The DNS Filtering Dashboard provides real-time monitoring and graphical representation of DNS filtering status, helping administrators keep track of network health and security.

Detailed Reports

• Generate comprehensive reports on DNS filtering activities, including statistics on malware, phishing attempts, blocked domains, and more, to analyze and improve network security.

Ease of Use

SonicWall DNS Filtering is part of the SonicOS 7.1 suite, which offers a user-friendly web management interface, API support, and Command Line Interface (CLI) for flexible configuration and monitoring.

Conclusion

SonicWall DNS Filtering is an essential tool for organizations seeking to enhance their network security through advanced DNS management and filtering. By providing centralized control, customizable policies, and robust reporting, SonicWall ensures your network remains protected against the latest threats while maintaining optimal performance.