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# DNSFilter - Content filtering and website blocking solutions designed to enhance network security with protective DNS services.
> AI-driven security that blocks phishing, malware, and botnets, while real-time content control and seamless, hardware-free deployment to keep your users protected and productive.

DNSFilter delivers smarter, AI-driven protection - without complexity through:
- Proactive Threat Prevention: AI-driven detection blocks phishing, malware, and botnets before they strike.
- Effortless Content Control: Instantly enforce policies to minimize distractions and compliance risks.
- Simple, Powerful Management: Easy-to-use dashboard with real-time policy updates and advanced reporting.
- Seamless Deployment in Minutes: Protect on-premises, remote users, or guest networks with a quick, hardware-free setup.

# Solution Comparisons
- [Compare DNSFilter: Alternative to Cisco Umbrella & More ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare): Discover why DNSFilter is the leading choice for protective DNS. Compare our solution with Cisco Umbrella, Webroot, Cloudflare, and other options.
- [Cisco Umbrella Content Filtering Alternative ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/cisco-umbrella): Find out why DNSFilter is a Cisco Umbrella alternative you can trust when software maintenance for Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client which ended on 4/2/25.
- [DNSFilter vs. Cloudflare | Cloudflare Alternative] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/cloudflare): Compare DNSFilter and Cloudflare. See why DNSFilter’s whitelabeling, multi-tenant MSP features, and detailed reporting outshine Cloudflare Gateway.
- [DNSFilter vs. Infoblox | BloxOne Threat Defense Alternative] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/infoblox-bloxone-threat-defense-vs-dnsfilter): Compare DNSFilter and Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense. Discover an easier, faster-deploying Infoblox alternative with DNSFilter’s simpler management.
- [DNSFilter vs. Webroot | Webroot DNS Alternative] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/webroot): Compare DNSFilter to Webroot. DNSFilter offers faster DNS changes and filtering, with reliable DNS protection for your business—no long waits.
- [DNSFilter vs. WebTitan | WebTitan DNS Alternative] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/compare/webtitan): Compare DNSFilter and WebTitan. Discover faster DNS resolution, better UI, and 21st-century content filtering with DNSFilter’s simple, powerful solution.

# Resources
- [DNS Filtering Terms & Cybersecurity Glossary ](https://www.dnsfilter.com/glossary): The DNS filtering terms and cybersecurity glossary is can help you familiarize yourself with terminologies, protocols, and devices/software that work to make DNS filtering possible.
- [dnsUNFILTERED | User Conference & Podcast Episodes] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/dnsunfiltered): Register for the latest dnsUNFILTERED event from DNSFilter or watch our previous conferences on-demand. 
- [Oetker Collection Roaming Client Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/oetker-collection-case-study): Oetker Collection needed to rollout new content filtering software as the work-from-home shift became a reality. DNSFilter was able to help scale quickly.
- [Industrial Refrigeration Pros Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/industrial-refrigeration-pros): See how DNSFilter prevented a phishing attack before damage could be done for IR Pros.
- [Healthcare System Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/healthcare-system): The healthcare system faced the challenge of securing their extensive and diverse network infrastructure, which includes guest Wi-Fi, corporate networks, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) networks.
- [Triangle Communications ISP Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/triangle-communications-isp): See how DNSFilter supported Triangle Communications to protect their end-users.
- [F500 Company Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/f500-company-switched-to-dnsfilter): See how a Fortune 500 company switched from Cisco Umbrella to DNSFilter to better protect their employees. 
- [Fresno Unified School District Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/fresno-unified-school-district): See how DNSFilter supported Fresno Unified School District to protect their staff and students.
- [ArcLight Group MSP Case Study] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/arclight-group-msp): See how DNSFilter supported ArcLight Group to protect their clients.
- [Archway Computer MSP Case Study ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/archway-computer-msp): See how DNSFilter supported Archway Computer to protect their end-users.
- [5th Gear Technology Concepts MSP Case Study ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/resources/case-studies/5th-gear-technology-concepts-msp): See how DNSFilter supported 5th Gear Technology Concepts to protect their end-users.

# Use Cases
- [Web Content Filtering] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/content-filtering): Protect your organization with advanced content filtering, blocking  inappropriate content and enhancing cybersecurity at the DNS level.
- [Public Wi-Fi Filtering Software] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/public-wifi): Learn more about public Wi-Fi content filtering and how DNSFilter can help you create a safe network by reducing liability and achieving compliance. 
- [End-User Protective DNS Service Provider] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/protective-dns): DNSFilter is a fully compliant protective DNS provider. Learn about our protective DNS services feature and start your free PDNS trial today.
- [DNS Threat Protection & Cybersecurity Solutions] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/threat-defense): Explore our DNS threat protection solutions and cybersecurity software designed to shield your network from malware, phishing, ransomware and more.
- [DNS Filtering to Block Ads and Stop Online Threats] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/use-case/dns-filtering): Looking to block ads and online threats like ransomware, phishing, and botnets? Start blocking threats at the DNS level with our DNS filtering solution.


# Product Features
- [Internet Content Filtering Software Features] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features): Discover the features of our internet content filtering tool, offering accurate threat protection and flexible deployment for any organization.
- [World's Fastest Dual Anycast Network] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/anycast-network): Leverage the fastest DNS resolver with DNSFilter’s Dual Anycast network. Enjoy unmatched speed, security, and global reliability for your DNS needs.
- [AppAware Application Blocking and Filtering] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/appaware-application-blocking): DNSFilter's AppAware offers application blocking and filtering for over 100 applications, increasing your organization's network security.
- [SIEM Integration with Data Export] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/data-export-siem-integration): Export DNS query data in real-time to external tools like SIEM or SOAR for enhanced analysis and decision-making with DNSFilter’s Data Export feature.
- [Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/dnssec): What is DNSSEC used for? DNSSEC helps verify the origin and integrity of data moving back and forth in a DNS resolution process. Learn more.
- [DNS Integrations and API Access ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/integrations): Enhance your security strategy with DNSFilter integrations. Export DNS data 
to your existing tools and streamline IT and security workflows.
- [SIEM Integration Insights Reporting ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/insights-reporting): Reporting should be easy. Insights reporting is DNSFilter's reporting dashboard that gives you the freedom to check your network in real-time. 
- [Malicious Domain Protection] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/malicious-domain-protection): Learn how DNSFilter’s Malicious Domain Protection detects and blocks unknown threats faster using machine learning for advanced domain protection.
- [Roaming Clients DNS Protection ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/roaming-clients): DNSFilter Roaming Clients allows you to have DNS threat protection on any device and any network. DNSFilter can keep you protected anywhere.
- [Secure Sign-In with Single Sign-On (SSO)] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/sso): Easily access your DNSFilter account with Single Sign-On (SSO). Use third-party providers like Okta & Azure AD for secure, one-click authentication.
- [Simplify Domain Management with Universal Lists] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/universal-lists): Easily manage domains to block or allow across your DNSFilter setup. Save time and prevent false positives with customizable Universal Lists.
- [Domain and Website Categorization ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/features/website-categorization): DNSFilter classifies billions of domains and websites daily, catching more threats than our competitors with Webshrinker's ML categorization.
- [DNS Pricing for Content Filtering & Threat Protection ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/pricing): Compare DNSFilter pricing plans monthly and annually. Learn about our special pricing options or try our DNS security solutions free for 14 days.

# Industries Served
- [Enterprise Web Content Filtering Solutions] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/enterprise): Protect your workforce with DNSFilter's enterprise content filtering and cybersecurity solutions. Learn more about our corporate DNS solutions here.
- [Cybersecurity for Higher Education ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/higher-education): Secure your campus with our advanced DNS filtering for schools. Affordable, easy deployment, and tailored for cybersecurity in higher education.
- [DNSFilter for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/msp): Join DNSFilter Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner program. We give you the tools you need to resell, and we take our MSP partnerships seriously.
- [Protective DNS for Manufacturing Industry ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/manufacturing): Secure your manufacturing network with DNSFilter's flexible and unified solution. Deploy across various devices and networks to protect against threats.
- [Internet and Web Content Filtering for Schools ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/education): DNSFilter offers web filtering software for K-12 schools and universities. Get a free trial and learn about our education-only pricing and easy set up.
- [Protective DNS for Finance | Ransomware Defense ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/finance): Shield banks and financial institutions from ransomware with DNSFilter. Secure global teams, remote employees, and legacy systems effectively.
- [Protective DNS for Local Government Agencies ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/government): Protect state and local government agencies from ransomware with DNSFilter. Secure legacy systems, mobile devices, and DNS traffic with PDNS.
- [Healthcare Network Security Solutions ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/healthcare): Strengthen healthcare network security at the DNS layer. Protect against threats and malicious attacks while maintaining network integrity.
- [Protective DNS for Internet Service Providers ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/isp): DNSFilter is the perfect partner for the modern internet service provider that wants to provide dynamic threat protection to consumers and businesses.
- [Protective DNS for Non-Profit Industry] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/non-profit): Protect 501(c)(3) or publicly-funded organizations from cyber threats with DNSFilter’s DNS-layer security and content filtering solutions.
- [Web Filtering Solutions for Small Business ] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/industry/small-business): Need internet and web content filtering solutions for your small business? DNSFilter has all the features you need with the ability to scale.

# Free Resources
- [2025 Annual Security Report ] (https://explore.dnsfilter.com/2025-annual-security-report): Download the 2025 DNSFilter Annual Security Report to discover threat trends, regional analysis, and insights on what MSPs block for their customers.
- [DNSFilter Free Demo | AI-Based Content Filtering via Protective DNS] (https://explore.dnsfilter.com/demo-video): Discover how DNSFilter delivers AI-driven threat and content filtering. Watch our demo to see how easy it is to protect any network from malicious domains and unwanted content.
- [DNSFilter 2025 G2 Comparison Report] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/dns-comparison): Comparing protective DNS solutions? Using G2 customer reviews, DNSFilter has put together this comparison report. Compare DNSFilter to Cisco Umbrella and more.
- [The DNS Content Filtering Software Buyer’s Checklist] (https://explore.dnsfilter.com/dns-content-filtering-software-buyers-checklist?hsCtaAttrib=192359252738): Don’t settle for outdated content filtering tech. Download the buyer’s checklist to discover what separates top-tier protective DNS from the rest. 

# Company Pages
- [DNS Filtering Services: Security & Website Blocking] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/): DNSFilter software delivers content filtering and website blocking solutions designed to enhance network security with protective DNS services.
- [Contact] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/contact): Have a question for the DNSFilter team? Fill out our contact form and someone will be in touch with you soon.
- [DNSFilter Careers & Remote Jobs] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/careers): Our team has a desire to build great products, provide fantastic support, and protect our clients' business from web-based threats. See open positions.
- [DNSFilter's Company History and Timeline] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/about): Learn how DNSFilter is transforming DNS security to help make the internet  safer. Discover our journey to becoming a leader in DNS threat protection.
- [The DNSFilter Team] (https://www.dnsfilter.com/team): Meet the DNSFilter team that gets things done. We are passionate about DNS filtering and protective DNS services. Learn more.


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