ScoutDNS vs. INAP Managed DNS

For organizations of all sizes, implementing DNS-level content filtering and malware protection is crucial, and ScoutDNS delivers the essential tools needed to boost visibility, satisfy content compliance standards, and effectively reduce malware threats. With the ability to manage a remarkable 67 content categories, it provides comprehensive network-wide filtering for Google and Bing, which guarantees that search results for images and videos are appropriately restricted. Moreover, ScoutDNS accommodates both Strict and Moderate settings for YouTube and integrates seamlessly with G Suite, while also allowing users to block a variety of online distractions, including streaming services, P2P sharing, social media platforms, web proxies, and gaming sites. It also plays a vital role in blocking access to malware, ransomware, and phishing sites, helping to keep hidden threats and inappropriate content in embedded ads at bay. The solution is built for easy deployment, featuring automatic updates to combat emerging threats, comprehensive log reporting, and an intuitive system dashboard. Users are empowered to create and manage multiple whitelists and blacklists, customizing their content management strategies by applying allow/block lists on a global scale or in accordance with specific policies. Additionally, custom entries can be swiftly added directly from logs with a single click, simplifying the content filter management process. Organizations can even register for a risk-free trial account that grants full feature access for one site, with no credit card required, allowing them to evaluate the advantages of ScoutDNS without any obligations. Ultimately, this ensures that businesses can safeguard their networks, uphold compliance standards, and optimize their internet usage while remaining proactive against potential online risks. By leveraging such a powerful tool, organizations can enhance their overall cybersecurity posture significantly.

While the delays caused by DNS lookups are often overlooked, they can significantly impede the performance of web applications. The potential impact on your business is both clear and profound. INAP’s Managed DNS service effectively reduces such latency while improving the reliability of DNS responses. This solution leverages the route optimization technology found in all INAP services, delivering an instant enhancement in intelligent automation for your applications upon joining our network. By strategically organizing your workloads in a robust hybrid infrastructure, you can maximize both cost efficiency and operational performance. With INAP’s vast global network and comprehensive Network Connectivity Solutions, accessing any location becomes straightforward. Rely on our exclusive route optimization engine to guarantee that your applications meet their demands for high performance, minimal latency, and steadfast reliability, thus empowering your business to thrive in a competitive environment. Furthermore, embracing these solutions allows you to focus on innovation while we handle the underlying complexities of network efficiency.