What It Does
Capabilities
ScoutDNS filters DNS requests before users reach malicious or inappropriate destinations. It blocks known threats, risky domains, and unwanted categories at the resolver level, which means protection starts before a browser session or download ever begins.
- DNS-layer blocking for known malicious domains
- Category-based filtering and policy control
- Protection that works on and off the office network
- Fast policy changes without touching every device
- Visibility into blocked requests and browsing patterns
- Works alongside endpoint and identity security controls
Why We Chose It
Our Reasoning
DNS filtering is one of the simplest ways to reduce avoidable risk. ScoutDNS blocks bad destinations early, is straightforward to manage, and gives us another layer of protection without adding friction for users.
- Stops many threats before a connection is established
- Easy to apply consistently across users and devices
- Adds a clean security layer without operational sprawl
- Useful visibility into patterns that warrant follow-up
- Works well alongside Huntress and Microsoft security controls
- SMB-friendly without losing enterprise-grade utility
How It Fits
Part of the Athencia Stack
ScoutDNS adds DNS-layer protection to the Athencia security stack. Huntress handles endpoint and identity detection, Microsoft handles core platform security, and ScoutDNS blocks risky destinations before they ever get that far. It is one more practical layer that reduces noise and real-world exposure.
ScoutDNS FAQs
Why add DNS filtering if we already have endpoint security?
Because it stops different things at a different point in the attack chain. Endpoint security helps after something reaches the device. DNS filtering helps prevent that connection from happening in the first place.
Does DNS filtering slow down internet access?
No in any meaningful way. DNS lookups are already part of how every website request works. ScoutDNS inserts protection into that process without creating noticeable delay for normal use.
Can policies be different for different users or groups?
Yes. Policies can be tailored by client, office, user group, or use case. That lets us keep protections tight without treating every user exactly the same.
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