Protected-DNS is a DNS-layer security filtering service for businesses and organizations. It takes over or replaces the resolution entry point normally provided by an ISP DNS service, inspecting internet access requests from desktops, laptops, tablets, and other devices. When a destination shows suspicious behavior or is known to be infected, access is blocked, reducing the risk of virus, malware, and ransomware infection or callback activity. The description states that the service is based on Cisco OpenDNS technology and delivered as a managed service.
In terms of protection, it focuses on DNS security, malicious website blocking, ransomware communication blocking, and optional category-based content filtering, such as blocking social networks or adult content. Deployment is lightweight: a local agent is installed on each computer. From 10 clients upward, it can also protect the entire internet connection. On the management side, it provides an admin login, real-time and historical overviews of internet usage, a security issues portal, and configurable management or security reports, with weekly management reports available by default.
Pricing is subscription-based per client per month and decreases with scale: Lite is €5 for 1-10 users; Basic is €4.50 for 10-25 users; Standard is €4 for 25-50 users; Pro is €3.50 for 50-250 users; Enterprise pricing for more than 250 users is available on request. Billing cycles range from annual and quarterly to monthly, and some plans disclose the number of included support calls.
The advantages are straightforward deployment—the text says it can be rolled out in 5 minutes—coverage for endpoints outside the office as well as protection for the entire internet connection, transparent pricing that is friendly to small and midsize organizations, and reporting/history features that help identify infected computers and internet misuse. The limitations are that it is primarily DNS-layer protection and cannot replace endpoint antivirus, EDR, email security, or a full SASE solution. The website does not disclose compliance certifications, SLA, data retention, payment methods, or details on API, SIEM, or identity directory integrations.
It is a good fit for small and midsize businesses or organizations that want to quickly add a layer of DNS protection, have limited budgets, and lack a dedicated security team. For teams in China, the page does not provide information on China nodes, ICP filing, payment methods, or domestic network reachability, so access from China is rated as unknown. Comparable options include Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare Gateway, DNSFilter, NextDNS, and the security gateway or DNS security capabilities offered by domestic cloud providers.
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