DNS-Layer Security for Every Endpoint, Anywhere

Protect your staff from malicious attacks, phishing, and harmful content with modern endpoint security that just works.
“It’s a really great product. The analytics, cost, functionality, and ease of the interface... I would definitely recommend it without reservation.”
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Neil BowenHead of IT at The Corporation of Roy Thomson Hall

Shield your network at the DNS layer

Control D empowers businesses to safeguard their workforce, intellectual property, and network integrity with an AI-first approach, guarding against malicious actors.
Efficient security without compromise
Control D’s advanced DNS technology provides a robust layer of defense against new and emerging threats, ensuring consistent protection across all scenarios—remote, on-prem, or unmanaged.
Roaming clients for all operating systems
Control D ensures consistent protection across all devices. Whether your staff uses Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android, they’re covered under a unified security protocol.
Compatible with most RMM/MDM platforms
Effortless integrations with Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms. Deploy and manage security policies across devices enterprise-wide, whether part of a structured in-house network or a fleet of remote devices.
Simple & quick to self-onboard
Set up devices without complicated onboarding paths, reduce burden on IT teams, and maintain the integrity of personal and BYOD scenarios.
Built by a world-class team of internet security pioneers
Control D is founded by the same folks who built Windscribe, a beloved global VPN brand catering to over 90 million users. We’ve been building internet privacy products since 2016, and we know what it takes to keep you safe from cyberthreats.
Trusted by experts
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"Awesome support. Awesome product""Best support you can find. These guys know their stuff — it’s easy to use, easy to manage, easy to deploy. These folks are genius."
Mike L
Chief Operating Officer,
Data Net Solutions Group
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"Great support and easy to setup on serverless environments""This is a great tool for serverless environments that need DNS filtering. The entire team that we have worked with is always very responsive and it's a pleasure getting to know their product better. Cost always comes into play but it is quite cheap per seat."
Thomas Farrell
Director of Operations,
Network Information Technologies, LLC
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"Excellent DNS service""One of the best designed interfaces my team has ever interacted with. Not only is the product light years ahead of the competition, they are a fantastic partner to work with on a regular basis."
Rael Solin
Enterprise Lead Sales,
Pinnacle ICT

Frequently asked questions

DNS-based endpoint security protects devices by intercepting and filtering DNS queries before harmful content can load. It blocks access to malicious domains, phishing sites, and trackers at the network layer—before they can reach the device or browser—without requiring heavy software installs or slowing down system performance.

Traditional antivirus tools react after  threats appear on your system. Control D works before that—preventing threats at the DNS layer. It’s lightweight, privacy-focused, works across all devices (even BYOD), and doesn’t interfere with performance or app compatibility.

Control D provides roaming clients and DNS protection for:

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • iOS
  • Android

This ensures consistent protection, whether your team is using company-issued devices or personal hardware.

Yes. Control D integrates seamlessly with popular RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) and MDM (Mobile Device Management) platforms. This allows centralized deployment, policy enforcement, and security monitoring across distributed teams.

Absolutely. Control D is built to secure remote, on-premise, and unmanaged devices equally well. Whether your workforce is distributed globally or working from HQ, your policies and protections remain consistent.

Yes. Control D is designed for flexibility, including Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios. Devices can be easily enrolled with minimal IT oversight, ensuring security without breaching user privacy or requiring invasive software installs.

Very. Control D enables simple and fast onboarding without technical hurdles. You can onboard new employees or devices with just a few steps, minimizing the load on IT and ensuring that security is enforced from day one.

Not at all. Control D operates at the DNS level—before content is even requested—so it adds virtually no latency. Unlike bloated endpoint security tools, it’s lightweight, invisible to users, and won’t interfere with workflows.

Yes. Control D complements traditional endpoint security and antivirus solutions by adding a preventive DNS layer. It can be layered into your existing stack to increase overall protection without conflicts.

Control D protects against:

  • Phishing websites
  • Malware distribution domains
  • Command & control (C2) servers
  • Tracking scripts and advertising networks
  • Content categories like adult content, gambling, or social media (via policy)

Control D was built by the same team behind Windscribe, a trusted global VPN provider with over 90 million users. Since 2016, they’ve been pioneers in internet privacy, and their experience ensures Control D is both battle-tested and trustworthy.

Yes. You can Start a Free Trial or Book a Demo to evaluate its features, test deployments, and explore how it fits your environment.

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