OpenDNS
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OpenDNS is a cloud-delivered DNS and security service provider known for web filtering, phishing protection, and enterprise network security solutions.
Aliases (3)
- OpenDNS FamilyShield ×1
- OpenDNS Home ×1
- OpenDNS Umbrella ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
cloud-delivered DNS service provider
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internet security company → technology company → |
| acquiredBy |
Cisco Systems
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| acquisitionAmountUSD |
635000000
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| acquisitionDate |
2015
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| brandOf |
Cisco Systems
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| deploymentModel |
cloud-based
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| foundedBy |
David Ulevitch
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| headquartersLocation |
San Francisco, California, United States
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| industry |
Domain Name System services
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internet security → network security → |
| notableFeature |
anycast DNS network
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category-based web filtering → cloud-delivered DNS infrastructure → custom block and allow lists → malware domain blocking → phishing site blocking → policy-based controls per network or user → usage reporting and statistics → |
| offersProduct |
OpenDNS FamilyShield
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OpenDNS Home → OpenDNS Umbrella → |
| parentOrganization |
Cisco Systems
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| protocolUsed |
DNS
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| providesProtectionAgainst |
botnet command-and-control domains
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inappropriate web content → malware distribution sites → phishing attacks → |
| securityApproach |
DNS-layer security
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| serviceType |
DNS analytics
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DNS-based web filtering → content filtering → enterprise network security → malware protection → parental controls → phishing protection → recursive DNS resolution → |
| targetCustomer |
educational institutions
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home users → large enterprises → service providers → small and medium businesses → |
| useCase |
enforcing acceptable use policies
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protecting enterprise networks → protecting users from malicious domains → securing roaming users → |