Cisco and EfficientIP join forces to tackle ‘DNS-deep’ cyber threats

Joint Cisco Umbrella and SOLIDserver DNS Guardian solution extends protected perimeter to both on and off-network.

PARIS – October 3, 2018 – EfficientIP, a leading provider of network security and automation solutions, specializing in DDI (DNS-DHCP-IPAM), today announced it is combining its technology with Cisco’s network security product suite, the Cisco Umbrella platform.

This alliance extends the perimeter of enterprise security and strengthens defenses by safeguarding data and protecting users, whether they are on or off-network, and at the same time the on and off-premise DNS Services they are accessing. It does this by combining Cisco’s cloud-based Secure Internet Gateway – providing world-leading threat intelligence to protect users – with EfficientIP’s award-winning security for on-premise DNS services. The complementary technologies create a best-of-breed solution to protect against the widest range of DNS-based menaces.

Key Components of the Alliance:

1. Cisco’s Cloud-Based Secure Internet Gateway (SIG): Leveraging Cisco’s state-of-the-art cloud-based Secure Internet Gateway, this partnership bolsters threat intelligence to an unparalleled level, providing users with world-leading protection. The SIG platform is renowned for its ability to proactively identify and mitigate evolving cyber threats, ensuring a secure online experience for users within and outside the corporate network.
2. EfficientIP’s Award-Winning Security for On-Premise DNS Services: EfficientIP, with its accolade-winning on-premise DNS security services, contributes a critical layer to the collaboration. The robust security measures employed by EfficientIP ensure the protection of on-premise DNS services, safeguarding organizations from DNS-based attacks and vulnerabilities.

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