Leverage DNS Threat Intelligence for a Proactive Defense

Leverage DNS Threat Intelligence for Proactive Protection

Why DNS Threat Intelligence Is Critical

The growing diversity of networks and connected devices—including SD-WAN, IoT, hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures—has increased operational complexity and exposed organizations to more sophisticated cyber threats.
Because DNS is involved in every network transaction, including cyberattacks, it provides valuable insight into network behavior and intent, making it a strategic source of threat intelligence.

DNS Threat Pulse at a Glance

DNS Threat Pulse is a comprehensive DNS threat intelligence data feed designed for security and NetSecOps teams.
It aggregates multiple open and trusted sources of malicious domain data and leverages massive global DNS traffic collection combined with AI-driven patented technologies to deliver accurate, real-time, and actionable intelligence.

Advanced DNS Threat Intelligence Powered by AI

Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Detection

DNS Threat Pulse uses patented AI technologies and pioneering algorithms to:

• Consolidate and curate malicious domain data
• Increase detection accuracy and coverage
• Reduce false positives
• Predict new or modified attack techniques

 Advanced Detection Techniques

DGA Detection

Detection of Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) domains using patented tuple clustering, identifying both time-dependent and time-independent DGAs through behavior analysis rather than static signatures.

Phishing Detection (H4)

Identification of phishing domains using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and image recognition, enabling detection of brand impersonation and look-alike domains that traditional approaches often miss.

Comprehensive Threat Categories

DNS Threat Pulse classifies domains into extensive threat categories, including:

• Malware
• Phishing
• Botnet
• Abuse
• DGA
• DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
• Cryptomining
• Newly Observed Domains (NOD)
• Suspicious domains
• Active threat domains

This categorization provides deeper visibility into current and emerging threats across global DNS traffic.

Flexible Threat Intelligence Feed Formats 

Response Policy Zone (RPZ)

A standard DNS filtering format, compatible with any DNS firewall, providing:

• One zone per threat category
• Or a consolidated, uncategorized feed

Client Query Filtering (CQF)

An advanced format enabling identity-aware DNS policy enforcement with:

• Rich tagging and categorization
• More granular control by user, device, IP, MAC address, or network segment
• Integration with DNS Guardian for Client Application Access Control

Granular Enforcement with Client Query Filtering

Identity-Aware DNS Security

With Client Query Filtering (CQF), security teams can:

• Apply fine-grained DNS policies
• Allow, block, redirect, or quarantine requests
• Enforce Zero Trust, micro-segmentation, and least-privilege access

By blocking malicious destinations before any data exchange, DNS becomes a preventive security control point.

Integration with the Security Ecosystem

DNS Threat Pulse integrates with existing security tools using open APIs and plug-ins, enabling intelligence sharing with:

• SIEM
• SOAR
• XDR
• NAC
• Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP)

This integration supports automated detection, investigation, and remediation, improving SOC efficiency and reducing MTTR.

Key Benefits of DNS Threat Pulse

Richer Intelligence

Curated, multi-source DNS threat intelligence data feed with high relevance and accuracy.

Proactive Protection

Early detection and blocking of malicious intent through dynamic DNS intelligence.

Fine-Grained Enforcement

High-granularity, identity-based DNS policies for precise protection.

High Accuracy

AI-driven categorization techniques that reduce false positives and improve confidence in enforcement decisions.

About EfficientIP

As one of the world’s fastest-growing DDI vendors, EfficientIP delivers secure, agile, and resilient network infrastructures. Its unified platform for DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and DNS Security ensures end-to-end visibility, automation, and protection across cloud, virtualized, and hybrid environments.