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Cisco Umbrella: DNS-Layer Security Software
- Security
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise companies
- Mid-market companies
- Government agencies
- Organizations requiring FedRAMP authorization
Pricing
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At a glance
- Best for
- Enterprise companies, Mid-market companies, Government agencies, Organizations requiring FedRAMP authorization
- Key use cases
- Malicious Domain Blocking, Securing Remote User Traffic, Generative AI Governance, Cloud App Security
- Integrations
- Meraki integration
- Official website
- Visit umbrella official website
How AI is used
Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-delivered security platform designed to act as a first line of defense for enterprise networks. It focuses on DNS-layer security, which blocks connections to malicious domains, IP addresses, and cloud applications before a connection is established.
The tool is designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, including government agencies, as it holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization. It provides capabilities ranging from DNS filtering to a Security Service Edge (SSE) solution through its evolution into Cisco Secure Access.
Beyond DNS security, the platform supports secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers (CASB), and data loss prevention (DLP) to help manage how users interact with the internet and cloud apps. It also includes controls for the use of generative AI tools.
Buyers should confirm their requirements for private app access, as the full SSE suite (Cisco Secure Access) includes Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and VPN as a Service features that differ from standard Umbrella DNS offerings.
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks malicious domains, IP addresses, and cloud applications before a connection is established.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Protects users and devices connecting to the internet by filtering web traffic.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Provides security and visibility for cloud-based applications.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Designed to help safeguard sensitive data from leaving the corporate network.
Firewall as a Service
Cloud-delivered firewall capabilities to secure network traffic.
AI-Powered Controls
Includes AI-driven detection and controls for managing generative AI tool usage.
Use Cases
Malicious Domain Blocking
Preventing users from connecting to known harmful websites and IP addresses at the DNS level.
Securing Remote User Traffic
Applying security policies to roaming users and mobile devices connecting to the internet.
Generative AI Governance
Using AI-powered controls to manage how employees interact with generative AI tools.
Cloud App Security
Monitoring and securing the use of SaaS applications via CASB and malware protection.
Integrations
- Meraki integration
FAQ
What does Cisco Umbrella do?
- It provides DNS-layer security that blocks malicious domains and IP addresses before a connection is ever established, which helps prevent threats from reaching the user's network.
Who is Cisco Umbrella best for?
- It is designed for mid-market and enterprise companies, as well as government organizations requiring FedRAMP Moderate authorization.
What is the difference between Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Secure Access?
- Cisco Umbrella is evolving into Cisco Secure Access. While Umbrella focuses on DNS and web security, Secure Access is a Security Service Edge (SSE) solution that includes Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and VPN as a Service.
Source category: Security
Source subcategory: Cybersecurity
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