Fortinet FortiGuard DNS Filtering Service
Protect Against Malicious DNS Requests.
Overview
The FortiGuard DNS Filtering Service is a subscription service for Fortinet's FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls and other Fortinet products. It provides comprehensive threat protection by blocking DNS requests to malicious domains and allows for granular content filtering based on categories. It is managed through the FortiGate's unified threat management (UTM) interface, making it a core component of the Fortinet Security Fabric.
✨ Key Features
- Blocks access to malicious and newly registered domains
- 90+ web content categories for filtering
- Integrated into FortiGate NGFWs
- Part of the Fortinet Security Fabric
- Powered by FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence
- Enforce policies on- and off-network (with FortiClient)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Tight integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric and FortiOS
- Unified management through a single console (FortiGate)
- High-performance hardware acceleration
Unique Value: Provides a simple, effective, and fully integrated DNS security layer for organizations invested in the Fortinet Security Fabric, managed from a single pane of glass.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- UTM security for FortiGate customers
- Campus and distributed enterprise web filtering
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations without Fortinet hardware or virtual appliances
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior integration and simplified management for FortiGate users compared to bolting on a third-party DNS filtering service.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (FortiCare support plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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