Announcements

Updates - July 2025

This update brings SOC 2 Type II compliance, smarter endpoint management, and more quality of life upgrades to level up your network security.

DNSFilter vs. ScoutDNS: Who Wins?

Compare DNSFilter vs. ScoutDNS on features, pricing, support & analytics, and discover why a third option may be the better all-around choice.

What is Protective DNS? Tools, Benefits, and Best Practices

Learn what protective DNS is, how it works, and why it's essential for blocking phishing, malware, and online threats before they reach you.

Drive-by Download Attacks: Definition & Prevention

Drive-by download attacks are silent threats. Learn what they are, how they work, and the best ways to defend your devices and network.

Zorus vs. Cisco Umbrella

Compare Zorus vs. Cisco Umbrella on features, pricing, analytics & support – plus discover a third option that outperforms them both.

How to Secure Remote Workers: Tools & Best Practices for 2025

Protect your remote team in 2025 with DNS filtering, VPNs, MFA & best practices. Step-by-step setup with Control D and security tools.

9 Best Enterprise Web Filtering Software & Tools 2025

Discover the 9 best enterprise web filtering software & tools for 2025 to boost security, manage access, and protect your business network.

Wi-Fi Attacks Explained: How They Work & How to Stay Secure

Learn how Wi-Fi attacks work, common types, and how to stay secure. Protect your network from threats with these essential tips.

What is Typosquatting? And How to Avoid Getting Tricked

Learn how attackers trick users with fake URLs, why it's such a big risk, and how to stay safe with simple tools and smart browsing habits.

What Is DNS Rebinding (And Why Should You Care)?

Imagine this: you click on what seems like a normal website, but behind the scenes, it quietly opens a door into your private home or office network. That’s the basic idea behind DNS rebinding, a sneaky attack that turns your web browser into a tool for hackers. It sounds

Announcements

Control D Is SOC 2 Type II Compliant

Control D is now SOC 2 Type II compliant, proving our commitment to secure, private, and reliable internet control for all users.

Cloudflare vs. Zorus

Compare both to see which solution offers better performance, features, and protection for your business. Also, explore a third, better option.

How to Restrict Internet Access (Block Content): Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to restrict internet access on any network. Compare tools, see pros & cons, and block content fast with this Control D guide.

ISP Filtering: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It's Not Enough

Learn what ISP filtering is, how it works, why it's not enough for security, and better alternatives for 2025.

News

The 75 Biggest Data Breaches (2 Million Records and Up)

Learn about the most significant data breaches, including incidents where hackers siphoned billions of personal records.

DNSFilter vs. SafeDNS: What's the Better Choice?

Head-to-head comparison of each platform across features, pricing, performance, and more, as well as a third option worth considering.

How to Force Google Safe Search

Step-by-step guide on how to force Google Safe Search on all devices and browsers – perfect for homes, schools, and workplaces.

What is a DNS Error? What It Is, Why It Happens & How to Fix It

Learn what a DNS error means, why it happens, and how to fix it in under 5 minutes.

WebTitan vs. Cisco Umbrella

Compare Cisco Umbrella vs WebTitan on features, pricing, and performance to find the right DNS filtering solution for your business

How to Block Torrenting at Work, School, and on Public Wi-Fi

Learn how to block torrenting on your network with DNS filtering, firewall rules, and other proven methods.

DNS-over-TLS (DoT) vs DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH): What’s the Difference?

Learn which encrypted DNS protocol is best for security, compliance, and network control in 2025.

How Do Schools Block Websites? A Complete Guide for 2025

Discover the tools, methods, and reasons behind why schools block harmful or distracting websites, and why DNS filtering is the most effective.

DefensX vs. Cisco Umbrella

A head-to-head comparison of both across features, performance, and more, with insight into a third alternative that could be the best pick.

What is a Zero-Day Attack? Complete Guide to Prevention

Learn what a zero-day attack is, how it works, who’s behind it, and 8 proven ways to protect your business from these stealthy cyber threats.

What is DNS-over-TLS (DoT)?

Discover what DNS-over-TLS is, how it works, and why it protects your DNS privacy. Learn how to use DoT with Control D for full encryption and filtering.