How to Make DNS Your First Line of Defense

This paper explores how proactive protection, early detection, and effective response make DNS your first line of defense. These are enabled through DNS threat intelligence, DNS filtering aligned with Zero Trust, continuous traffic analysis, and AI-powered anomaly detection.

When it comes to network security, expanding hybrid and multicloud environments mean traditional perimeter defenses relying on signature-based detection and end point behavior fall short. In particular, adversaries exploit DNS to deliver malware, ransomware, establish command-and-control, and exfiltrate data – often undetected.

The impacts of DNS-layer attacks are significant: reputational, legal, and financial. 95% of organizations experience DNS-related cyber incidents, with the average cost per attack surpassing $1.1 million. But intelligent DNS security solutions can help. Read the white paper to learn how key DNS security capabilities make DNS your first line of defense against modern threats, by leveraging: Hardened Infrastructure, DNS-Centric Threat Intelligence, Granular DNS Filtering, DNS Traffic Analysis, AI-Powered Detection, and Adaptive Response.

Key Takeaways from the White Paper

DNS security solutions give organizations a unique advantage in modern cybersecurity. They transform DNS into a proactive control point, enhancing operational resilience by bringing:

1. Improved Service Continuity and Operational Efficiency
2. Reduced Exposure Time and Risk of Data Loss
3. Earlier Insight into Attacker Behavior
4. Detection of Sophisticated and Evasive Threats
5. Faster Response to Threats
6. Support for Compliance and Audit Readiness

The time to act is now. Elevate DNS from a passive risk to a strategic security and compliance enabler – delivering visibility, resilience, and control.