Webroot DNS Protection

Spec sheet

What it does

DNS Protection filters DNS requests through an agent on individual devices or by forwarding network DNS requests to Webroot resolvers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Purpose

DNS Protection filters DNS requests to protect individual devices through an agent or network devices through DNS forwarding.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Deployment

The DNS Protection agent is available as an MSI or can be deployed through Webroot Endpoint Protection; the agent can only be installed on Windows endpoints.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Trial

A full product trial is available free for 30 days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Integrations

The product datasheet states that RMM and PSA integrations help automate operations and that the Unity API and Universal Reporter support customized reports and data extracts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Privacy

Administrators can configure what DNS request information is captured to help comply with GDPR.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Support

Webroot provides DNS Protection technical support through its business support page, including phone support and a ticketing system.Read 30 Sep 2026 · webroot.com

Headquarters

Broomfield, Colorado, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · webroot.com

Founded

1997Read 28 Sep 2026 · webroot.com

DNS leak prevention

The DNS Leak Prevention feature is described as a device-level DNS firewall that stops processes from resolving DNS outside the agent.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

DNS privacy

The agent sends external DNS requests over DNS over HTTPS (DoH) to Webroot resolvers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Encrypted DNS

The agent uses DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for encrypted DNS resolution, while the product can control access to other DoH providers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Intended customers

Webroot describes DNS Protection as built for managed service providers and small and midsize businesses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Leak prevention limit

DNS Leak Prevention requires agent version 4.2 or newer and is supported only on Windows 10 and newer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Mac coverage

The maker says Mac endpoints can be protected through a DNS Protection network using a VPN or on-site.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Network coverage

Network filtering can protect devices such as guest or IoT devices without installing an agent on them.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Policies and reporting

A web-based console provides DNS policy controls and reporting, and administrators can configure how DNS requests are logged.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Protection policies

Administrators can choose DNS High Protection or DNS Medium Protection policies, or create custom policies.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Reporting

DNS reports include traffic activity, high-risk users, requested categories, and top blocked domains; available history varies by report.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Roaming coverage

The DNS Protection agent routes DNS requests through Webroot servers to enforce filtering and logging when users are on different networks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Security hosting

Webroot says DNS Protection uses its hardened DNS resolver infrastructure hosted within Google Cloud.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Threat blocking

It blocks access to malicious domains, including command-and-control servers, and can help prevent data exfiltration through DNS.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Threat filtering

Its filtering policies cover 80 categories, including security risks such as malware and phishing sites.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Threat intelligence

The product uses Webroot BrightCloud Threat Intelligence, which the maker describes as using sixth-generation machine learning.Read 30 Sep 2026 · www-cdn.webroot.com

Windows agent

The DNS Protection agent installs on Windows endpoints, either using an MSI or through an existing Endpoint Protection agent.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.webroot.com

Plans and prices

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