DNS Security Solutions in UAE, Qatar and GCC regions

DNS Security Solutions

DNS security solutions are designed to protect organizations from DNS-based attacks. DNS is a critical part of the internet infrastructure, and it is used to translate domain names into IP addresses. DNS-based attacks can be used to redirect users to malicious websites, steal sensitive information, or disrupt network traffic. The importance of having DNS security solutions cannot be overstated. DNS is a critical part of the internet infrastructure, and it is used by all organizations that have a presence online. By having a DNS security solution in place, organizations can help to protect themselves from these attacks and keep their data safe.

Most common challenges faced by organizations which are causing struggles are as follows:

Management
Challenges

Increased threat surface: Addressing expanding attack surface from BYOD, IoT, and hybrid office.
Compliance awareness: Ensuring DNS security regulations are known and met.
Incident response planning: Developing effective DNS attack response plans.

Technical
Challenges

Common attack methods: Preventing DNS spoofing, tunneling, amplification.
Mitigating attack types: Defending against DoS, DDoS, DNS hijacking.
DNS security implementation: Deploying robust measures to protect the network.

Compliance
Challenges

Regulatory requirements: Complying with industry-specific DNS security rules.
Data protection standards: Preventing breaches through DNS security.
Reporting and auditing: Monitoring DNS security for compliance.

Business
Risks

Loss of productivity and revenue: DNS attacks disrupting user access.
Damage to reputation: DNS attacks leading to malicious redirection or data breaches.
Financial losses and disruptions: Impact of DNS attacks on operations and security.

Web filtering

Cisco Umbrella can be used to block access to malicious websites and prevent users from downloading malware

Custom block/allow lists

Cisco Umbrella allows you to create custom block/allow lists of domains, so you can control which websites users can access.

Threat intelligence

Cisco Umbrella uses threat intelligence to identify and block known and unknown threats.

SecureX integration

Cisco Umbrella integrates with SecureX, which allows you to share security data across Cisco products and take automated response actions.

Deep domain data

Cisco Umbrella provides deep domain data, which can be used to investigate security incidents.

Off-network protection

Cisco Umbrella can be used to protect devices that are not connected to the corporate network.

Cisco AnyConnect integration

Cisco Umbrella can be integrated with Cisco AnyConnect, which allows you to deploy Umbrella on mobile devices.

Reporting

Cisco Umbrella provides detailed reports on DNS traffic and threats, which can be used to track the security posture of an organization.

Real-time activity search

Cisco Umbrella allows you to search for real-time activity, so you can quickly identify and respond to threats.

DNS Security Solutions