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Control D updates may 2025
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Updates – May 2025

May’s updates include a powerful DNS Leak Test tool, AI-generated Profiles, smarter analytics, faster rule management, and more.
30 May 2025 4 min read
How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: 12 Proven Methods
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How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: 12 Proven Methods

Learn how to prevent ransomware attacks with this expert guide. Get step-by-step tips, DNS filtering advice, and threat prevention best practices.
29 May 2025 11 min read
What is DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)?

What is DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH)?

Learn what DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is, how it works, and how to use it for secure, private internet browsing.
29 May 2025 11 min read
Cloudflare vs. WebTitan

Cloudflare vs. WebTitan: What's the Better Choice?

Explore features, pricing, support, and analytics to see which DNS filtering solution fits your needs, as well as a better alternative to both.
23 May 2025 12 min read
cloudflare vs defensx

Cloudflare vs. DefensX: Who Wins?

We compare features, analytics, support, and more to determine the best option for you, and introduce a third choice that outperforms both.
16 May 2025 12 min read
dnsfilter vs nextdns

DNSFilter vs. NextDNS

See which DNS service wins in performance, features, analytics, pricing, and more – and why a third option may beat them both.
16 May 2025 11 min read
AdGuard DNS vs. Cisco Umbrella: What's the Better Choice?

AdGuard DNS vs. Cisco Umbrella: What's the Better Choice?

Which solution offers superior pricing, features, support, and performance? We break it down and also explore a third contender worth considering.
16 May 2025 12 min read
How to Block Gambling Websites at Work, School, and on Public WiFi
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How to Block Gambling Websites at Work, School, and on Public WiFi

Read a step-by-step guide of how to block gambling websites and content at your school, office, and public network.
14 May 2025 4 min read
What is DNS Hijacking? How to Detect & Prevent It
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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.
13 May 2025 4 min read
How to Block Porn & Adult Websites Across All Devices
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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.
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.
09 May 2025 11 min read
How to Secure Guest Wi-Fi Networks: A Complete Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
30 Apr 2025 7 min read
How to Mitigate DDoS Attacks
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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.
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.
30 Apr 2025 7 min read
DNS Analytics 101: How to Improve Network Visibility and Security with Real-Time Insights
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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.
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.
30 Apr 2025 7 min read
DNS Security Explained: A Complete Guide
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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.
30 Apr 2025 9 min read
How to Set Up YouTube for Kids Safely (2025 Guide for Parents)
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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.
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.
30 Apr 2025 8 min read
Is DNS Filtering Worth It?
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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.
30 Apr 2025 9 min read
What Is DNS in Cybersecurity
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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.
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.
30 Apr 2025 9 min read
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