DNSFilter
information technology & services
DNSFilter is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protective DNS solutions, AI-driven content filtering, and threat protection. Founded in 2015 by Brian Gillis, Ken Carnesi, and Michael Schroll, the company is…
About DNSFilter
DNSFilter is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protective DNS solutions, AI-driven content filtering, and threat protection. Founded in 2015 by Brian Gillis, Ken Carnesi, and Michael Schroll, the company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and serves over 4 million end-users globally, including enterprises, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). DNSFilter is known for its ability to block security threats significantly faster than competitors, utilizing advanced AI-driven domain analysis. The company offers a scalable, cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly into existing security systems. Its core services include protective DNS, which filters DNS queries to prevent access to malicious sites, and AI-driven content filtering that blocks inappropriate or harmful content based on organizational policies. DNSFilter also provides comprehensive threat protection against various cyber threats, ensuring consistent security for users regardless of their location. With a focus on innovation, DNSFilter continues to enhance its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the cybersecurity landscape.
Key Features
- AI-driven DNS filtering: threat + content categories
- roaming clients
- per-client policies
- AppAware
Pros & Cons
Pros
- MSP-native multi-tenant
- transparent cheap pricing
- fast ML categorization
Cons
- Beyond-DNS features limited (by design)
Pricing
Per-user/month (~$1), MSP wholesale rates
MSP Partner Program
DNSFilter MSP program: true multi-tenant dashboard, wholesale monthly billing, white-label, RMM deployment guides MSP favorite.
Multi-Tenancy
Integrations
Technologies Used
Keywords
Company Details
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 150
- Industry
- information technology & services
- Best For
- MSPs standardizing DNS protection across clients
- MSP Partner
- Yes Partner Program
- Multi-Tenancy
- Supported
- Phone
- +1 516-567-9421
- Website
- www.dnsfilter.com
Company Details
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 150
- Industry
- information technology & services
- Best For
- MSPs standardizing DNS protection across clients
- MSP Partner
- Yes Partner Program
- Multi-Tenancy
- Supported
- Phone
- +1 516-567-9421
- Website
- www.dnsfilter.com