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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
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 (2026 Guide for Parents)
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How to Set Up YouTube for Kids Safely (2026 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 2026 Guide

This 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Guide

This 2026 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
What Is Malware Protection: How to Keep Your Devices and Network Safe from Threats
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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.
30 Apr 2025 8 min read
What Is Data Compliance? A Complete Guide for Businesses (2026)

What Is Data Compliance? A Complete Guide for Businesses (2026)

Learn what data compliance means and how your business can comply with laws like GDPR, HIPAA, etc. Includes tools, checklists, and expert tips.
30 Apr 2025 9 min read
DNS Tunneling: The Silent Network Breach You Might Be Missing

DNS Tunneling: The Silent Network Breach You Might Be Missing

Find out how DNS tunneling works, why it bypasses security layers, and what DNS defenses like Control D can do to stop it.
28 Apr 2025 4 min read
Guide to DNSSEC: Enhance Your DNS Security Posture

Guide to DNSSEC: Enhance Your DNS Security Posture

DNSSEC helps provide a layer of security to vulnerable DNS queries. Learn more about its process and why it's an essential tool for businesses.
27 Apr 2025 4 min read
DNS Security Protocols: A Comprehensive Guide
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DNS Security Protocols: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide will walk you through the major DNS security protocols, explaining how they work, when to use them, and their pros and cons.
27 Apr 2025 4 min read
DNS Security Compliance and GDPR: Protecting User Privacy with Control D
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DNS Security Compliance and GDPR: Protecting User Privacy with Control D

We show why DNS security compliance is a key factor under GDPR rules, and highlight how Control D helps you achieve exactly that.
27 Apr 2025 4 min read
The Top Cybersecurity Trends of 2025

The Top Cybersecurity Trends of 2025

Trust, automation, identity, and the invisible seams between cloud services, AI models, and the humans who rely on them are all important cybersecurity trends for 2025.
25 Apr 2025 8 min read
Six of the Biggest DNS Attacks in History

Six of the Biggest DNS Attacks in History

In this article, we look at some of the highest-profile DNS-related security incidents, some historical and some more recent.
24 Apr 2025 8 min read
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