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You need to block specific substrings of a URL (e.g., youtube.com/watch?v=... but not the homepage). You need a free solution for a tiny office.
We previously used a major antivirus vendor's web filter. Umbrella blocks malicious domains (malware, phishing, C2 callbacks) noticeably faster. It blocks newly registered domains (NRDs) that often host zero-day attacks before signature updates even exist. umbrella content filtering
9/10. Deploy it yesterday. Your SOC will thank you. You need to block specific substrings of a URL (e
Once you configure the policy groups, it runs silently. I spend maybe 15 minutes a week looking at the "Investigations" dashboard to see what was blocked. The reporting is clean enough to show auditors without heavy editing. We previously used a major antivirus vendor's web filter
As the sole IT manager for a hybrid workforce of 150 employees, I was losing sleep over two things: users clicking malicious links at home, and students/employees bypassing our on-premise web filter using VPNs or personal hotspots.
Finally, DNS-level filtering that works outside the office walls Rating: 4.7/5
Deploying Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS) solved both problems in about 30 minutes. Here is my honest take after 18 months of use. 1. Roaming Client is a lifesaver. Unlike traditional filters that only work when you are plugged into the corporate network, Umbrella’s lightweight roaming client follows the user everywhere. Whether they are at Starbucks, home, or a hotel, the DNS filtering is active. No more "I wasn't on the VPN so I didn't know" excuses.