DNSWatchGO

DNS-Level Protection for Users on the Go

Whether working from a home office, coffee shop, or conference hotel room, the modern employee relishes the opportunity to be productive where they feel most comfortable. Today, three-quarters of global employees work remotely at least one day a week. As a result, more and more of your business is being conducted off-network, and outside of your traditional security tools. WatchGuard DNSWatchGO provides DNS-level protection and content filtering that keeps your business safe from phishing, ransomware, and other attacks even when your user is outside of the network, without requiring a VPN.

Key Features

DNS-level detection gives an additional layer of security to block connections to the bad guys

Automatically protects end users from phishing attacks and C2 connections

Content filtering limits access to risky areas of the web with 130 pre-defined blocking categories

Provides immediate security education to heighten end user awareness after an attack

Lightweight, always-on security – no VPN required!

Supports Chrome OS, Windows 8, 10, and 11

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Protection on the GO

Employees on the go expose businesses to cyber threats. DNSWatchGO simplifies security by blocking malicious websites before they cause problems. It identifies risky clicks through real-time DNS monitoring and protects your business wherever users roam.

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Off-Network Visibility and Enforcement

Mobile users create a security blind spot. DNSWatchGO gives you control over their web activity, both on and off your network. Block distractions (social media, adult sites) and enforce web policies to keep users and your business safe. It offers pre-defined categories and lets you customize access.

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Tackle Phishing with Automated Training

More than 90% of cyber attacks are phishing emails that trick users into clicking. Beyond protection, DNSWatchGO stops this by educating users on the spot with interactive videos. They learn to identify and report phishing attempts, making them smarter security allies.

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Low TCO Cloud Service

DNSWatchGO, as a 100% Cloud-based solution, is easy to deploy and manage, saving you time and money. There’s no hardware or need to update the software manually, while devices deploy in minutes, quickly providing visibility Into Internet activity wherever your user goes. Centrally manage DNSWatchGO policies for all of your users.

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Lightweight Client

DNSWatchGO is a lightweight client application installed on portable computers that leave your network, such as employee laptops or student notebooks. Once installed, DNSWatchGO forwards DNS requests to the DNSWatch service for comparison to a database of malicious domains. DNSWatchGO supports Chrome OS, Windows 8, 10, and 11.

How It Works

WatchGuard DNSWatchGO monitors outbound DNS requests, correlating them against an aggregated list of malicious sites. Requests that are determined to be malicious are blocked, redirecting the user to a safe site to reinforce their phishing training.