Domain Name System (DNS) is an addressing system used by the internet through which domain names are located and translated into internet protocol (IP) addresses. When a user attempts to access a website through an internet browser, a DNS query is performed. The DNS server matches the request to the respective IP address of the domain and responds to the query by loading the requested web page on the user’s browser.
So what is DNS Filtering? It is a technique by which access to specific websites, web pages, or IP addresses, can be blocked or permitted. If a DNS filter is in place, the IP address being returned from the DNS server will be checked before it is permitted to load on the user’s browser. Therefore, DNS filtering ensures that the user is protected from online threats like viruses, malware, ransomware, and so on. DNS web filtering can also be used to block inappropriate websites and web pages that the user may be searching for, especially at the workplace.
It is relatively straightforward to set up DNS filtering for your company’s internal network and block out online threats using a firewall. However, with the adoption of cloud computing and the flexibility it offers employees in terms of remote working and work-from-home options, the workspace has become more virtual these days, extending beyond the four walls of an office.
Akku’s integrated DNS filters make sure that your website filtering rules stay intact – both within your company network’s firewall, and outside it. With Akku, website access control instructions are maintained for all company devices, regardless of their location and IP address. Therefore, you can rest assured that your data protects against external threats and internal malware.
Want to know more about Akku’s DNS filtering service? Visit www.akku.work or email sales@akku.work.
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