[Advertorial] For enterprises, internet access is part of everyday operations, but it can also open the door to phishing, malware, ransomware, and other DNS-based threats.
With employees working across offices or remote locations, relying on traditional security measures alone may leave gaps in protection.
Here, DNS filtering adds an extra layer of security by blocking malicious or unwanted domains before users can connect to them. For organizations looking to strengthen security, support compliance, and manage internet access at scale, investing in the right DNS filtering solution is actually a smart step.
Below, we review some of the best DNS filtering solutions for enterprise networks, what features they support, and where they stand out.
Top 4 DNS Filtering Solutions for Enterprises: 2026 Review
| Solutions | Enterprise Features | Pricing |
| 1. Control D | AI-powered threat protection (99.98% malware block rate)Smart access and content controlsGeo-custom rulesBYOD and remote workforce securityReal-time analytics and audit logsSOC 2 Type II & ISO 27001/27701Full encrypted protocol support | $2/endpoint/mo for SMBS with no minimums, custom Enterprise pricing. |
| 2. Cisco Umbrella | DNS-layer securitySecure web gatewayCloud access security broker (CASB)Malware and ransomware protectionData loss prevention (DLP) | Not listed publicly. |
| 3. Safe DNS | Stopping DNS-based attacks AI-driven threat detection Content filteringEncrypted DNS resolution Compliance frameworks | Starts at $1.4user/mo for the Basic plan. |
| 4. WebTitan | AI-driven threat protectionContent filteringFlexible policiesURL classificationReporting and insights | Depends on the product and bundle. |
1. Control D
Control D is an enterprise-grade DNS filtering solution, built to handle security and compliance, and scales as your infrastructure grows too. As you deploy DNS filtering with Control D, its advanced AI-powered filtering blocks phishing, ransomware, and zero-day threats across global networks. And with a single cloud-based solution, it supports enterprises and thousands of users with global scalability.
What Will Enterprises Get?
- AI-powered threat protection with predictive filtering to block malware, phishing, and ransomware. Independently verified 99.98% malware block rate
- Smart access and content controls across 20+ filter categories and 1,000+ blockable apps, with rules by user, team, or device
- Geo-custom rules to restrict access by country, ASN, or IP range
- BYOD and remote workforce security to extend protection over company or personal devices, wherever employees work
- Real-time analytics and audit logs to ensure full visibility over the browsing activity
- Compliance support backed by SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001/27701 certification, with audit-ready logging for HIPAA and GDPR
- Full encrypted protocol coverage with DoH, DoT, DoH3, and DoQ, plus legacy DNS and IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack
Strengths
- Fully cloud-based
- Fast deployment and easy integration
- Compliance-ready
- Custom filtering and policy control
- Flexible, industry-based pricing
Enterprise Pricing
Control D offers custom pricing for large organizations. Contact sales to learn more about the pricing for your organization.
2. Cisco Umbrella
Cisco Umbrella is a cloud security and DNS solution. At the DNS security layer, it blocks malicious domains, IP addresses, and cloud applications before the connection is even made. It is claimed to be used by over 30,000 organizations for delivering a fast and reliable internet experience.
Cisco is positioning Cisco Secure Access as the successor to Umbrella, so enterprises evaluating Umbrella today should confirm the roadmap and licensing path for their deployment.
What Will Enterprises Get?
- DNS-layer security
- Secure web gateway to inspect and filter traffic beyond DNS
- Cloud access security broker (CASB) to ensure control over cloud app usage
- Malware and ransomware protection to scan and remove malware
- Data loss prevention (DLP) to protect sensitive data
Strengths
- Backed by Cisco Talos, one of the largest threat intelligence teams
- Easy deployment and management
- Scales for large organizations
Enterprise Pricing
The pricing is not listed publicly.
3. SafeDNS
SafeDNS is an AI-powered DNS security solution, built for enterprises and using AI/ML to detect and block threats at the DNS layer. It covers on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments to provide full visibility, and integrates with AWS, Google Cloud and private infrastructure for scaling without complexities.
What Will Enterprises Get?
- Stopping DNS-based attacks like data exfiltration, DNS tunneling, and other advanced cyberthreats
- Faster AI-driven threat detection
- Content filtering with AI across 66 categories and an AppBlocker for app control
- Encrypted DNS resolution (DoH, DoT)
- Supports compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001
Strengths
- Fast deployment
- Email and live chat support on all plans
Enterprise Pricing
For businesses, the pricing starts at $1.4 per user/per month. The features most enterprises need sit higher: roaming clients, Active Directory integration, and per-user policies begin on Pro at $2.3/user/month, and SIEM integration on Pro+ at $3.0/user/month with a 35-user minimum.
4. WebTitan
WebTitan is a DNS filtering and security solution that works by blocking harmful domains at the moment users try to connect to a website, stopping the threat before the connection is established. Built for enterprises and MSPs, it combines AI-driven threat detection with content filtering to block malware, phishing, and unwanted websites at the DNS layer.
What Will Enterprises Get?
- AI-driven threat protection to protect from zero hour threats in real time
- Content filtering with 53 predefined categories to block malicious and unwanted content
- Flexible policies to set rules by user, network or device
- URL classification
- Reporting and insights
Strengths
- Fast and scalable
- API-driven management
Enterprise Pricing
WebTitan’s pricing depends on the product and bundle you decide to go with.
Summing Up
While all these DNS solutions share the same goal of providing enterprises with a secure internet experience, the right solution will depend on enterprise-specific factors such as security requirements, deployment model, policy controls, scalability, compliance needs, and pricing.
Cisco Umbrella makes sense for enterprises already standardized on Cisco and willing to follow the Secure Access roadmap. SafeDNS and WebTitan both handle straightforward filtering well, provided the tier minimums and feature gating line up with your headcount.
And Control D is the most straightforward fit for enterprises that want the full feature set from day one, published pricing with no seat minimums, and consistent coverage across managed and BYOD devices.
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