DNS layer threat protection for IT Professionals and Managed Service Providers driven by machine learning.

Washington, DC
Joined November 2015
Ten years ago today, DNSFilter was born from a simple but powerful idea. Today, we're humbled to be trusted by over 43,000 organizations around the globe. This milestone is a testament to the relentless innovation of our team, the incredible trust of our customers, and the collaborative spirit of our partners. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our story, and to our founders Ken Carnesi and Brian Gillis. As we celebrate the last 10 years of growth and protection, we can confidently say—we're just getting started. Here's to the next ten! 💫 #DNSFilter #Cybersecurity #10YearsofDNSFilter
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Headed to IT Nation Connect? So are we 🎬 Booth #143, Nov 4 to 6 in Orlando. Stop by for a preview of what we’ve been building and a real conversation about making AI governance part of your managed services. Grab 30 minutes with the team and you could leave with Meta glasses, a Switch or a Quest 🎮 Popcorn’s in Lounge #6 🍿 bit.ly/4z6yc1q
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At the office, in a classroom, on the couch, in an airport lounge. Your people connect from everywhere, and every one of those connections has to be protected. On October 27, we’re unveiling the biggest platform expansion in DNSFilter history.
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Every breach story starts the same way. Someone clicked. Not because they were careless. Because the link looked exactly like the hundred safe ones before it. We built something for the second before that click lands. October 27.
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More customers. More threats. No need for more workload. DNSFilter is now available through the @Sherweb marketplace, helping MSPs block threats earlier, respond faster, and gain visibility into shadow IT and shadow AI. Read more: bit.ly/3Wkb3tD
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See what we’ve been building. Join DNSFilter’s product and marketing leaders to see how it all comes together at the DNS layer, from the MCP Server and SecureTransit to what’s next for AI governance. October 29 | 1pm ET Register here: bit.ly/4saX71c
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Compliance starts with the right security controls. From CMMC to HIPAA, see how web filtering supports compliance requirements. Read more: bit.ly/4i09BnG
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Your users will click thousands of times today. Your team can’t watch every one, and the threat that matters only needs one. We’re building something new for that moment. Stay tuned.
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Building DNS security into your platform? The next question is whether to build or buy. Our latest guide breaks down the key considerations, from infrastructure and maintenance to security and speed to market. Read more: bit.ly/3Vst3Sr
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DNSFilter has been named Web Filtering and Control Solution of the Year in the 2026 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards @InfoSec_Awards. 🏆 Blocking threats at the DNS layer, before a connection is ever made. bit.ly/4i9xEl5
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27 G2 badges. 🏆 DNSFilter has earned 27 badges in @G2dotcom's 🍁 Fall 2026 Reports, including Leader, High Performer, Most Implementable, Best Support and Best Relationship. Thanks to our customers for the feedback that made this possible. bit.ly/3TmqFvR
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Security services are growing. DNSFilter is evolving its channel program to help partners capture the opportunity. From protected margins and MDF to co-selling, training, and faster client go-lives, the new program is built to help partners grow. Read the full coverage from @ChannelDiveNews: bit.ly/4z8oFqb
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Every threat starts with a DNS lookup. Every partner deserves protected margins. Join the DNSFilter Channel Partner Program 👇 bit.ly/4dgVgBI
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DNS demand is soaring, so we're expanding the DNSFilter Channel Partner Program. A 3-tier path (Select → Accelerator → Strategic) with higher margins, MDF, dedicated channel coverage, and deal registration that protects partners at renewal too. bit.ly/4hvJV1Y #ProtectiveDNS
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AI can’t secure what it can’t see. MCP servers are changing how AI connects to security data. DNSFilter’s Security MCP Server brings DNS security into AI workflows, helping teams investigate threats faster. See what a DNS-powered MCP changes: bit.ly/4xKNesc
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Executives and security teams are looking at two different pictures of AI risk. New research from DNSFilter reveals a disconnect across cyber resilience, incident reporting, AI adoption and security priorities. The challenge isn’t just having the right policies or more budget. It’s having visibility into what’s actually happening across your organization. What are you not seeing? Read the latest coverage: bit.ly/4AqlUlD
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75% of executives believe their organization could maintain critical operations through a 72-hour cyberattack. Fewer than half of the practitioners responsible for doing it agree. DNSFilter and @censuswide surveyed 400 IT and cybersecurity professionals across the US and Canada, uncovering gaps in cyber resilience, shadow AI, and AI visibility. Join us on September 30 at 10am ET to unpack the findings, see a live demo, and test your own AI visibility against the data. Register: bit.ly/4rfnPVH
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73.9% of executives think they'd survive a 72-hour cyberattack. Only 47.5% of IT managers agree. Our new AI Visibility Survey reveals a critical blind spot in AI security: 🔵 45.8% of IT teams say they've had unreported incidents 🟡 Only 17.4% of executives know that's happening 🔴 40% have already been hit by shadow AI incidents Money's flowing to governance. Practitioners need detection and response tools. Read the full report: bit.ly/3T8oE65
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We're excited to sponsor the @Climb_CS 🎯 Stop by and learn how DNSFilter's AI-Powered Content & Threat Filtering blocks phishing, malware, and unwanted content in minutes. Let's connect, have some fun, and build something great together. See you in Boston! 🏆 bit.ly/4d4YPuL #ClimbPartnerSummit #DNSSecurity #ChannelPartnerships #Boston
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We’ve been named “Best SMB/MSP Value” in GBHackers’ 2026 DNS security comparison. 12 solutions compared. See why DNSFilter stood out → gbhackers.com/the-best-dns-s…
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