Secure, high-performance DNS protection

Sophos DNS Protection blocks malicious, risky, and unwanted domains across all ports, protocols, and apps at the time of lookup using AI-powered threat intelligence.

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DNS protection for networks and endpoints

DNS functions as the internet's address book, making DNS lookups a critical security control point. Sophos DNS Protection leverages AI threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops to identify and block malicious domains before they can be accessed.

The service provides protection for both networks and Windows endpoints, ensuring consistent security whether users are on or off the corporate network.

Key capabilities

Sophos DNS Protection delivers comprehensive domain security through integrated protection layers.

AI-powered threat intelligence

Blocks high-risk domains used in web and phishing attacks using real-time AI threat intelligence from SophosLabs.

Simple deployment and management

Configures in minutes on Sophos Firewall or deploys as standalone endpoint protection with policy controls in Sophos Central.

HTTPS encryption for privacy

Windows endpoint DNS traffic uses HTTPS encryption to prevent spoofing, tampering, and cache poisoning attacks.

Global DNS infrastructure

Distributed points-of-presence ensure low latency and high availability regardless of user location.

Protect all network devices

Sophos DNS Protection on Sophos Firewall provides DNS security for all devices on the network, including unmanaged endpoints that lack security agents.

Included with Xstream Protection license for Sophos Firewall
Protects managed and unmanaged devices behind the firewall
Blocks domains used in phishing attacks before users can access them
Configures in minutes through the firewall management interface
Integrates DNS lookup data into Sophos Data Lake for XDR and MDR threat hunting

Protect Windows endpoints on and off network

Sophos DNS Protection for Windows endpoints ensures remote and hybrid workers receive the same DNS security whether connected to the corporate network or working remotely.

Included with Sophos Workspace Protection at no extra charge
Installs standalone or alongside Sophos Endpoint
HTTPS encryption protects DNS traffic privacy and integrity
Policy controls in Sophos Central allow blocking of unwanted domains
Custom domain lists support organization-specific requirements

Real-time threat intelligence updates

Sophos DNS Protection servers receive continuous updates from SophosLabs AI threat intelligence, ensuring all protected devices benefit from newly discovered threats immediately.

New malicious domains are shared across all DNS Protection servers in real time
All managed and unmanaged devices receive instant protection from emerging threats
Phishing domains are blocked before users can be redirected to credential harvesting sites
No device updates or policy changes required to benefit from new threat intelligence

Global infrastructure for low latency

Sophos DNS Protection operates a global network of cloud DNS servers to ensure high performance and minimal latency regardless of user location.

Points-of-presence distributed across all operational regions
Over 500 billion DNS requests processed since service launch in 2024
Low latency maintained for geographically distributed workforces
High availability architecture ensures continuous protection

What you can do with Workspace Protection

Address critical security challenges facing distributed workforces without adding complexity.

Eliminate shadow IT

Gain visibility into cloud application usage
and enforce access policies across your
distributed workforce.

Enable generative AI adoption

Allow productivity tools while preventing
sensitive data uploads to unauthorized
AI services.

Protect workers on the web

Block malicious sites and enforce safe
browsing regardless of location with DNS
and browser protection.

Prevent costly data mistakes

Stop accidental uploads of confidential
information to unauthorized services with
data boundary controls.

Secure application access

Control access to SaaS applications based
on user, device, and location with Zero
Trust Network Access.

Enhance email security

Monitor for account takeover, internal
email threats, and missed phishing attacks
across any email service.