OpenDNS
opendns.comPredict and prevent attacks before they happen with cloud-delivered security.
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About
OpenDNS offers DNS-based internet security services for both consumers and enterprises. The consumer tier provides free parental controls, content filtering, and phishing protection for all devices on a home network. The enterprise offering, now branded as Cisco Umbrella, delivers cloud-delivered threat protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing.
Problem
Malware, phishing, and harmful content threaten devices on home and enterprise networks without adequate DNS-level protection.
For
Home users seeking safer internet and enterprises needing cloud-delivered threat protection
How it works
OpenDNS routes DNS queries through its global network, applying filtering and threat intelligence to block malicious or unwanted domains before a connection is made.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Cisco