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What is SafeDNS web content filtering service?

SafeDNS provides a sophisticated cloud-based web filter for internet security and web content filtering powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. It protects users on the web by blocking botnets, malicious, and phishing sites. Moreover, it filters out intrusive online ads and web content users consider inappropriate or work unrelated. Segments - Web Filtering For Large Public Venues and Wi-Fi Hotspot Owners - Web Filtering For Homes - Web Filtering For Nonprofits - Web Filtering For Partners & Telecoms - Web Filtering For Education & Libraries - Web Filtering For Hardware & Software Vendors Main Product features 1) Protection of/from: - Entire networks, off-networks, and mobile users - Any internet-connected device with any OS - Computers removed from the network with software (the SafeDNS Agent) - Mobile devices taken off the network, with SafeDNS Agent, and any type of connection (cell, Wi-Fi) with Mobile Filtering Option - Phishing and malware - Botnets C&C servers 2) Customization: - A scheduler to filter during specific periods - Block page - standard, custom logo+text, HTML mode, the concealed block page - Different filtering policies for each user working on the same computer, with SafeDNS Agent - Custom settings managed from anywhere on the Internet, via user dashboard or SafeDNS Agent - Multiple role-based administrators for enterprise customers - Advanced management of allowlists & denylists - Allowlist-only mode - Forced Safe Search for Google & Bing - Forced YouTube Restricted Mode - Blocking differently on some computers, no blocking at all on others - with SafeDNS Agent, - Mobile Filtering option, and IP policies. - Individual allowlist & denylist - for each filtering policy - Multi-policy filtering 3) In addition: - Subscription API for integration with OSS/BSS provider's system - 61 filtering categories - Adblocking (banner, video, audio, context, pop-up ads) - Proxy & anonymizer blocking - Notifications whenever devices try to load botnet sites - Supporting dynamic IPs, any dynamic DNS service or update API - Logging administrator's actions - Shortcuts for local network resources and Active Directory (Aliases) - Detailed reports and stats - Archiving stats and logs for 1-2 years (depending on Service Plan) - Stats export (CSV) - Support of AD resources in the cloud service - with a particular version of SafeDNS Agent or an option in the cloud - Standard support by email and phone, online - via Feedback Form or a chat on the SafeDNS site - A 15-day trial available

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Product Description

SafeDNS provides a wide range of flexible, fast and reliable solutions for internet security and web content filtering. You can find an appropriate solution for your industry or type of organization from a SMB to a multinational enterprise.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

Cloud-based content filtering solution. Easy to deploy and use! SafeDNS doesn't require hardware, nor an it-specialist. AI-powered cyber security threat protection at a fair price.


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Seller
SafeDNS
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Alexandria, VA
Twitter
@SafeDNS
993 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

SafeDNS is a cloud-based service that offers internet filtering and web content control solutions, designed to enhance online safety and security for families, schools, and businesses. Their services aim to block dangerous websites, prevent malware infections, and restrict access to inappropriate or unwanted content. SafeDNS allows for custom settings to suit different user needs, ensuring a safer and more controlled browsing experience whether the goal is to protect young users, manage employee internet use, or filter out harmful content. The service supports a variety of devices and platforms, making it a versatile option for users who seek an effective internet safety solution without hardware installations.


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Patryk B.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
0.0 out of 5
"Not the best, their business decisions leave much to be desired, and their sales team is terrible."
The fact that they were willing to give us six months free was at least an attempt at fixing their mistake. Originally: Their system was dece...
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Vikas A.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Best Web content filtering tool"
What I like best about SafeDNS is its ease of use and reliability. The filtering works seamlessly in the background without slowing down the networ...
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David R.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Does what it says on the tin!"
Using on a number of public WiFi networks. Once configured at network level, it just gets on with it, and you know your users are safe.

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PB
InfoSec and IT Operations Manager
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

The fact that they were willing to give us six months free was at least an attempt at fixing their mistake.

Originally:

Their system was decent - their blocking worked most of the time other than the miscategorizations. And like most DNS services like this, it's dumb-simple to use - simply add their DNS to your firewall or to your AD Forwarders, and you're set. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

So.... I dunno about you, but I don't want to trust a company where the Senior Account Manager doesn't even do the due diligence to get the customer's NAME right. Your company already screwed up, and you're trying to apologize... by using the wrong name? Pretty bad look on top of already bad looks.

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We were a happy customer of SafeDNS for exactly 2 years. I mean EXACTLY because when their billing emails went to spam and we didn't know, we didn't get a call during the previous month asking if everything was okay - we just got all DNS requests BLOCKED immediately at the expiration date. That's NOT how you handle non-payment. You have to assume that emails are not the best communication avenue and GIVE THE CUSTOMER A CALL to make sure they actually wanted to cancel - not just block all their DNS requests immediately on the end date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

It WAS helping us solve DNS security, but not anymore. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Safe DNS is such a simple and effective system for content filtering. Support from the service desk is quick if you need advanced help, this is worth paying for, compared to free DNS filtering systems which do not offer personal support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

So far I have not found anything that I dislike about the product. It meets all of my requirements for the multiple locations that I am protecting with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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When I first assessed this product I tried out using the free trial for a couple of weeks. After it satisfied all of my requirements I was able to upgrade to a paid version. It was simple and allowed me to get to know all of the features and benefits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

My client requires whitelist access to only a few websites, to reduce the amount of traffic on the network. Safe DNS provides monthly reports so I can see the vast numbers of DNS requests that are being blocked. It is quite astonishing to see many thousands of blocks happening every day. It has been a simple set and forget system, and if changes are requires on the whitelist these are easy to make, quickly and effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

What I like best about SafeDNS is its ease of use and reliability. The filtering works seamlessly in the background without slowing down the network. Plus they have the most accurate web categorization, we have come across. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Few times, we have noticed that popular websites/Apps in some countries have missed the web category, because of that manual intervention is required. Database should be updated on Realtime basis .But overall, these are minor issues compared to the overall effectiveness of the service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are in business of parental control filter, SafeDNS database helps us in providing the most accurate solution to parents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Using on a number of public WiFi networks. Once configured at network level, it just gets on with it, and you know your users are safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Very little. Customisable block screen for https connections would be nice but it's technically impossible! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

Keeps users away from inappropriate wesites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

SafeDNS is a user friendly platform that provides filtering service with ease for our staff and students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Not sure as it works well for our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

This service is a safety measure for our students which allows tech use on campus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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presets are very good, friendly interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

whitelists are a bit hard to manage, would be good if there was a feature to unblock website directly from block page and bundle related url's better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

safe internet in school Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

We have been using SafeDNS for about six years now. Overall it has been a set it and forget it experience for most of our team. There have been occasional needs to whitelist items but overall we have seen a huge reduction in the appearance of popups, and accessing of questionable sites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

I dont know if there is a whole lot to say neagtively. Overall my only issue is taht there is not a "quick" way to setup the system to work directly with our unifi system but the directiosn provided worked well and still work today. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have several use cases for internal and external users of our network. Being a religious institution we found taht there are "higher expectations" of filtering than many and this product delivers. I no longer need to worrk about our lobby kiosks being misused. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Easy navigation in the dashboard, costs less than competitors, works just as good. Also thanks a lot for quick tech support, we got our issue solved in a couple of minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

Our team wishs we had an option of iOS agent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

As any other business, we have confidential info to secure. Web filtering is crucial when it comes to cybersecurity, so the product is keeping us safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

I love I can create different profiles based on each user requirement. A huge list of categories I can use to block the non-work-related services and web pages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

I would like to have an option to block some apps ports so the user could not access certain apps that waste work time. I know I can use categories but I think blocking ports could be more useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SafeDNS web content filtering service:

If you're seeking a real cheap and efficient tool to make your network more secure this service will help a lot.

Very easy to use and configure.

I really recommend trying this service due we're very happy with the results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have a more reliable and secure network. Users're more efficient on their work time, and We have a better bandwidth on our network.

Efficiency is a tremendous thing we seek every day in our company and SafeDNS helps us to achieve this matter. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

SafeDNS make your whole browsing experience safe and reliable that you need not to worry about harmful website, unwanted pop-ups and it provides protection from treats and frauds by filtering the content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SafeDNS web content filtering service?

For our work place, I would like to Option for blocking some unwanted apps through the app post so the people at work won't waste meaningful time. Other wise it is a very useful in providing security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SafeDNS web content filtering service:

If you really looking for an option to make your network more secure in less capital spending, i tell you this service you have to go for it.

Very easy to Setup and operate.

I truly recommend trying this service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SafeDNS web content filtering service solving and how is that benefiting you?

People at work use waste the lot of precious time on internet, so with the help of SafeDNS you can restrict their access to these site.

More over it also provides the safety and security from no. of threats. Hence keep the your internet protected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.