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EfficientIP DNS Guardian
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We performed a comparison between Cisco OpenDNS and EfficientIP DNS Guardian based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
A stable solution that can be used for upgrades, vulnerability remediation, configuration, and standardization
Stanislav Strijakov
Helps deal with DNS DoS attacks and corrupt DNS requests
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Pros
"The platform is highly stable.""We use Cisco OpenDNS for upgrades, vulnerability remediation, configuration, and standardization."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is DNS security.""It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""You can run a DNS server directly from EfficientIP to help mitigate all DNS attacks from various sources. This is a very good feature."

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Cons
"The solution’s dashboard could be improved.""The platform's DNS database area needs improvement."

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"EfficientIP DNS Guardian's deployment documentation is very hard to find. The tech support's response is slow.""EfficientIP DNS Guardian has a certain default behavior that didn't meet our company's requirements."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
  • "The product is expensive yet cost-effective. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

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  • "The price of this product is very reasonable, especially considering that a company's reputation is priceless."
  • "The solution is subscription-based."
  • "I rate the product price as three to four on a scale of one to ten, where one is low cost, and ten is high price."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Cisco OpenDNS?
    Top Answer:We use Cisco OpenDNS for upgrades, vulnerability remediation, configuration, and standardization.
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco OpenDNS?
    Top Answer:We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution.
    What needs improvement with Cisco OpenDNS?
    Top Answer:The solution’s dashboard could be improved. I would like to see anything with best practices pre-config templates automated to address the zero-day threats.
    What do you like most about EfficientIP DNS Guardian?
    Top Answer:It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for EfficientIP DNS G...
    Top Answer:I rate the product price as three to four on a scale of one to ten, where one is low cost, and ten is high price.
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    What needs improvement with EfficientIP DNS Guardian?
    Top Answer:I know my company does come across problems related to the product, sometimes related to a configuration issue or a bug. My company receives good support from EfficientIP DNS Guardian's team, who are… more »
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    Ranking
    13th
    out of 37 in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
    Views
    38
    Comparisons
    27
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    289
    Rating
    8.5
    8th
    out of 37 in Domain Name System (DNS) Security
    Views
    1,245
    Comparisons
    855
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    424
    Rating
    7.5
    Comparisons
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    Overview

    Cisco OpenDNS is a network security solution that enhances online security and protects against threats. It effectively blocks malicious websites and prevents malware infections. Easy to implement and manage, it is suitable for organizations of all sizes. OpenDNS provides content filtering and enforces acceptable use policies, ensuring a safe and productive online environment. Its robust security measures, efficient web filtering capabilities, and seamless integration with existing systems make it a valuable tool for comprehensive protection against online threats.

    DNS Guardian delivers built-in security to cache, recursive and authoritative DNS servers. It is the premier secure DNS appliance on the market offering complete and real-time DNS Transaction Inspection (DTI), enabling in-depth understanding of the context of client requests.

    Sample Customers
    1. Netflix 2. IBM 3. Deloitte 4. Airbnb 5. Pinterest 6. Box 7. LinkedIn 8. Adobe 9. Spotify 10. Uber 11. Twitter 12. Cisco Systems (the parent company) 13. The New York Times 14. Verizon 15. Coca-Cola 16. General Electric 17. Microsoft 18. Facebook 19. Apple 20. Amazon 21. Google 22. Intel 23. Oracle 24. AT&T 25. Cisco Meraki 26. Salesforce 27. Cisco Webex 28. Cisco Umbrella 29. Cisco Talos 30. Cisco AMP for Endpoints 31. Cisco AnyConnect 32. Cisco Stealthwatch
    De Montfort University, STMicroelectronics, Leeds Beckett University
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    University16%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Insurance Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    Cisco OpenDNS is ranked 13th in Domain Name System (DNS) Security with 2 reviews while EfficientIP DNS Guardian is ranked 8th in Domain Name System (DNS) Security with 3 reviews. Cisco OpenDNS is rated 8.6, while EfficientIP DNS Guardian is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Cisco OpenDNS writes "A stable solution that can be used for upgrades, vulnerability remediation, configuration, and standardization". On the other hand, the top reviewer of EfficientIP DNS Guardian writes "Helps deal with DNS DoS attacks and corrupt DNS requests". Cisco OpenDNS is most compared with , whereas EfficientIP DNS Guardian is most compared with Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection, F5 BIG-IP DNS and Infoblox BloxOne Threat Defense.

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