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ScoutDNS Content Filtering Description
ScoutDNS Content Filtering is a cloud-based DNS filtering service that controls web access and provides security protection at the DNS layer. The service categorizes over 12 billion URLs across 67 content categories and 16 application categories, with AI-powered scanning of up to 60 million new URLs daily. The platform offers centralized management for multiple locations with role-based access and multi-tenant support. Each campus can have up to four different network and policy settings. Organizations can create custom allow and block lists, with support for whitelist-only mode through Inclusion Shield. Content controls include safe search enforcement for Google and Bing, YouTube content restrictions compatible with Google Workspace, and ad blocking capabilities. The application filter manages bandwidth-heavy applications and controls access to gaming, social media, and P2P sites. Security features include DNS layer botnet protection, blocking of ransomware, malware, and phishing sites, real-time DNS inspection for zero-day threats, and cryptomining site blocking. The service provides real-time logging with full export capabilities, activity tracking by domain and category, and DNS message inspection. Scout360 roaming client protection extends filtering to Windows and MacOS devices off-network, with dynamic policies, zero-touch deployment, and Active Directory integration. The service operates on a global anycast network with 15 data centers and requires no hardware or software installation.
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ScoutDNS Content Filtering is DNS-based content filtering and threat protection service developed by scoutdns. It is a Network Security solution designed to help security teams with DNS, URL Filtering, Content Security Policy.