Akamai Enterprise Threat Protector vs. Control D

Enterprise Threat Protector functions as a cloud-based secure web gateway (SWG), empowering security teams to ensure safe Internet access for users and devices regardless of their geographic location, while addressing the limitations associated with conventional appliance-based systems. By leveraging the globally distributed Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform, it actively identifies, prevents, and mitigates a range of targeted threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing, DNS data exfiltration, and advanced zero-day attacks. The platform's real-time visualization capability showcases the phishing, malware, and command & control threats that Akamai successfully blocks on behalf of its clients, drawing on its extensive understanding of both DNS and IP traffic patterns. This functionality allows organizations to efficiently protect web traffic across all corporate locations and for remote users by simplifying operations through a cloud-based secure web gateway (SWG). In addition, Enterprise Threat Protector not only enhances the overall cybersecurity posture of organizations but also facilitates a more streamlined approach to threat management, ensuring comprehensive defense against the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats. By adopting this advanced solution, businesses can better navigate the complexities of online security in today's digital environment.

Control D is a versatile DNS filtering and traffic redirection service that utilizes advanced Secure DNS protocols such as DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and DNS-over-QUIC, while also accommodating traditional DNS. With Control D, users can effectively eliminate harmful threats, restrict various types of undesirable content across the network—including advertisements, trackers, IoT data, adult material, social media, and more—while also redirecting traffic through transparent proxies and monitoring network activities and usage patterns at a client-specific level. Consider it your own personalized Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet, providing you with detailed control over which domains are allowed to be resolved, redirected, or blocked. This capability not only enhances security but also empowers users to tailor their online experience according to their preferences.