Enhanced Web Security with DNS

As the internet continues to grow, so does the risk of cyber threats. One of the biggest threats facing organizations today is the risk of malware infections, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats. One of the ways to protect your organization from these threats is through DNS filtering.

DNS filtering is a security technique that involves redirecting internet traffic to a DNS server that filters out malicious sites. When a user attempts to access a website, the request is sent to a DNS server, which checks the domain against a blacklist of known malicious sites. If the domain is on the blacklist, the DNS server blocks the request and prevents the user from accessing the site.

There are several benefits to using DNS filtering as a part of your organization’s cybersecurity strategy. First, it can help prevent malware infections. Malware often spreads through infected websites, so by blocking access to known malicious sites, you can significantly reduce the risk of a malware infection.

Second, DNS filtering can help protect against phishing attacks. Phishing attacks involve tricking users into providing sensitive information, such as login credentials, by posing as a legitimate website. By blocking access to known phishing sites, DNS filtering can help prevent these types of attacks.

Overall, DNS filtering is an effective way to protect your organization from cyber threats. By implementing DNS filtering as part of your cybersecurity strategy, you can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats. As a managed IT services company, Nullstack has developed proprietary DNS blacklist databases that it offers to its customers, providing added protection against known malicious sites.