description OpenDNS (Cisco Umbrella) Overview
OpenDNS, now part of Cisco Umbrella, remains a stalwart in the corporate security space. It is highly reliable and excels in providing centralized, policy-driven DNS filtering for large organizations. Its strength lies in its established enterprise support and ability to integrate with existing corporate security infrastructure, making it a safe bet for regulated industries.
help OpenDNS (Cisco Umbrella) FAQ
What DNS addresses do people use for OpenDNS?
The standard OpenDNS IPv4 resolvers are 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220. FamilyShield uses 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123 for a preconfigured family-filtering setup.
How is OpenDNS related to Cisco Umbrella?
Cisco acquired OpenDNS in 2015, and the business security services became part of Cisco Umbrella. The OpenDNS name still appears for consumer DNS services, while Umbrella is the enterprise security brand.
Is OpenDNS open source because of the name?
No, OpenDNS is not open-source software in the usual sense. The name refers to a DNS resolver service that users can point routers, laptops, and phones toward.
Why would a company use Cisco Umbrella instead of Google Public DNS?
Google Public DNS is mainly a public resolver at addresses like 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. Cisco Umbrella adds policy-driven DNS filtering, reporting, and security controls that enterprises can manage centrally.
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