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What is DNS Hijacking? How to Detect & Prevent It Use Cases

What is DNS Hijacking? How to Detect & Prevent It

Read about DNS hijacking, how it works, ways to prevent it, and how Control D can help mitigate against DNS attacks.

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Osman Husain
13 May 2025 · 4 min read
How to Block Porn & Adult Websites Across All Devices Use Cases

How to Block Porn & Adult Websites Across All Devices

Learn how to block porn and adult websites across your office and corporate IT network. See how Control D prevents adult content from resolving.

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Osman Husain
13 May 2025 · 6 min read
nextdns vs. cloudflare

NextDNS vs. Cloudflare: How Do They Compare?

A deep dive into features, pricing, support, analytics, and performance, plus a look at a third option that might beat them both.

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Dipak Odedra
9 May 2025 · 11 min read
How to Secure Guest Wi-Fi Networks: A Complete Guide Use Cases

How to Secure Guest Wi-Fi Networks: A Complete Guide

Learn how to secure your guest Wi-Fi network with DNS filtering, segmentation, captive portals, and encrypted traffic.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 8 min read
SMB Network Security Checklist: 11 Steps to Protect Your Business

SMB Network Security Checklist: 11 Steps to Protect Your Business

Protect your SMB with 11 actionable steps to secure devices, data, and users – including DNS-level protection with Control D.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 6 min read
DNS Filtering + CDN Strategy: How to Optimize Content Delivery and Security

DNS Filtering + CDN Strategy: How to Optimize Content Delivery and Security

Discover how DNS filtering enhances CDN performance, blocks malicious traffic, and ensures content reaches users faster.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 7 min read
Network Security Audit Checklist: How to Identify and Fix Vulnerabilities

Network Security Audit Checklist: How to Identify and Fix Vulnerabilities

Learn how to detect vulnerabilities, enforce DNS security, and enhance visibility and protection with this step-by-step checklist.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 7 min read
How to Mitigate DDoS Attacks Use Cases

How to Mitigate DDoS Attacks with Strategic DNS Configuration

Learn how to configure your DNS layer for resilience and control. Discover best practices and how Control D helps block amplification, filter malicious traffic, and maintain uptime.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 6 min read
Malware Defense 101: How to Block Malicious Content at the DNS Layer

Malware Defense 101: How to Block Malicious Content at the DNS Layer

Discover how modern malware defense works and why DNS filtering is one of the most effective ways to block malicious content before it hits your devices.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 6 min read
DNS Analytics 101: How to Improve Network Visibility and Security with Real-Time Insights Use Cases

DNS Analytics 101: How to Improve Network Visibility and Security with Real-Time Insights

Unlock real-time visibility and learn how to detect threats, monitor usage, and enforce policies using Control D’s customizable DNS platform.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
How Content Filtering Improves Workplace Productivity

How Content Filtering Improves Workplace Productivity

Discover how modern content filtering tools like Control D help boost workplace productivity by reducing distractions, improving security, and keeping networks fast.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 7 min read
DNS Security Explained: A Complete Guide Use Cases

DNS Security Explained: A Complete Guide to Protecting the Internet’s Most Overlooked Layer

This guide explains DNS security, common threats, and how Control D protects your network from spoofing, tunneling, and malware.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 9 min read
How to Set Up YouTube for Kids Safely (2025 Guide for Parents) Use Cases

How to Set Up YouTube for Kids Safely (2025 Guide for Parents)

Learn how to set up YouTube Kids and protect your child with age-appropriate filters, parental controls, and DNS-level protection.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 7 min read
Network-Wide Content Filtering

Network-Wide Content Filtering: The Complete 2025 Guide

This 2025 guide breaks down how network-wide content filtering improves security, productivity, and compliance across all devices.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 8 min read
Is DNS Filtering Worth It? Use Cases

Is DNS Filtering Worth It?

Learn how DNS filtering delivers high ROI by improving security, productivity, and compliance using a single platform like Control D.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 9 min read
What Is DNS in Cybersecurity Use Cases

What Is DNS in Cybersecurity? The Complete 2025 Guide to Risks, Attacks, and Defenses

This guide explains DNS in cybersecurity, common threats, and how Control D helps block malware, phishing, and data leaks at the DNS layer.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 8 min read
DNS Filtering for Cloud Environments

DNS Filtering for Cloud Environments: The Complete 2025 Guide

This 2025 guide explains how DNS filtering protects cloud environments from malware, shadow IT, and compliance risks, and how Control D helps you deploy it at scale.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 9 min read
What Is Malware Protection: How to Keep Your Devices and Network Safe from Threats Use Cases

What Is Malware Protection: How to Keep Your Devices and Network Safe from Threats

Learn how malware protection works, from antivirus to DNS filtering. Discover best practices to secure your devices and business network.

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Dipak Odedra
30 Apr 2025 · 8 min read
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