Total Assure's Protective DNS (pDNS) service provides a powerful, cloud-based security layer that monitors and filters your internet traffic at the earliest possible moment. Our service automatically blocks connections to malicious and unwanted destinations before they can be established. The key benefits are immediate and impactful: gain instant protection against a huge volume of threats, enforce acceptable use policies across your entire network, and do it all without slowing down your internet. Total Assure's pDNS service provides:
Our Protective DNS service is one of the most powerful yet elegantly simple security solutions you can deploy. It works by leveraging the very first step of every internet connection: the Domain Name System (DNS) request.
Our methodology is a continuous, four-stage cycle:
When a user types a URL into their browser, their computer sends a DNS query to find the corresponding IP address. By default, this request usually goes to an unfiltered server provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
We utilize a globally distributed, anycast network that ensures your DNS requests are always answered by the closest, fastest server, no matter where your users are located. Our platform is powered by advanced machine learning and AI, which constantly analyzes new domains to identify emerging threats in real time. The core technology is pure cloud; there is no hardware to install and no software to maintain.
Our implementation timeline is measured in minutes, not weeks:
Our Protective DNS service is packed with enterprise-grade features that provide immediate, tangible value to your organization's security and productivity.
The return on investment (ROI) for Protective DNS is exceptionally high due to its low cost and massive impact. The ROI is measured in the prevention of costly security incidents like ransomware and data breaches, reduced malware cleanup time for your IT team, and increased employee productivity. By stopping threats at the earliest possible stage, you create significant operational efficiencies.
Your ISP's DNS service is designed only to resolve domain names; it offers no security. Our Protective DNS service is a security-first platform that inspects every request and blocks connections to malicious destinations, acting as a protective filter for your entire organization.
No. In fact, many of our clients experience faster internet performance. Our global anycast network is often faster and more reliable than the DNS provided by local ISPs. The security filtering process adds no perceptible latency.
Yes. You can create multiple policies and apply them based on user groups or network segments. For example, you can have a strict policy for your general staff but a more lenient one for your marketing team, giving you granular control.
Instead of connecting to the malicious site, the user is redirected to a safe, customizable block page that informs them why the site was blocked and provides information on who to contact within your organization if they believe it's an error.
Protective DNS is an incredibly powerful first line of defense that blocks a massive volume of threats. However, no single solution can stop 100% of attacks. It is a foundational component of a defense-in-depth strategy and should be layered with other security controls like EDR and advanced email security.
Protective DNS is the perfect starting point for a layered security strategy and enhances the effectiveness of our other services.
We can bundle these services to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective security solution.
Learn more about DNS security, network protection, and layered defense strategies.
In 2026, small businesses report a 49% annual cyberattack rate with incidents roughly every 7 seconds. Average breach losses approach $254,000, 60% of attacked firms close within six months, and ransomware and AI-driven threats increasingly dominate SMB incidents.
Small businesses across America face an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks with incident rates climbing 47% year-over-year as threat actors increasingly target organizations with limited security resources.
Total Assure earns a spot on MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSP’s list for delivering trusted, results-driven cybersecurity services.
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