When DNSFilter acquired Zorus, the big question from MSPs was: So… what now?
Now we can answer that. This isn’t a rebrand. It’s not a bundling exercise. This is a full-blown product integration that brings the best of DNS-layer threat protection and endpoint-level visibility into a single platform designed to make life easier for MSPs.
Here’s exactly what you need to know.
The most immediate win: Zorus’s network filtering now runs natively on DNSFilter’s infrastructure. That means Zorus customers are already routing traffic through DNSFilter’s advanced AI-driven threat detection engine. No more reliance on third-party DNS. It’s faster, smarter, and more secure.
If you're managing networks through the Zorus portal, those are now mapped directly to DNSFilter sites and policies. This seamless alignment sets the stage for a unified dashboard experience, which is already in progress.
DNSFilter’s roaming clients just got a serious glow-up. On macOS, DNS interception has been overhauled to align with Apple’s latest system requirements. On Windows, we’ve added:
For Chrome, where Google is deprecating older filtering methods effective August 19, we’ve already pushed out a compatible beta client. If customers don’t upgrade, filtering will stop. So yeah… do that, reach out to support if you need help.
Historically, managing sites across multiple orgs was a pain. We heard you. There’s now a global Sites view that lets you:
No more exporting CSVs or clicking 87 times to find a single IP.
If you’ve ever had to call support just to reallocate licenses, this one’s for you.
The new manual subscription interface gives MSPs full control to:
It’s the visibility you’ve always wanted, now built into the product.
Security shouldn’t be optional. And now it isn’t. All new users are required to set up MFA by default. Bonus: this also ensures real email verification, preventing fake signups and ghost users.
Here's what's next on the roadmap and why it matters:
Track usage vs. license allocation with precision. Understand overages before they surprise you at renewal time.
A new version of the on-prem AD sync tool that supports Microsoft Entra out of the box. With plans for Okta and Google, it’s cloud-native, scalable, and built for large MSPs.
Intercept and filter DNS traffic before it ever leaves the device. This is Zorus’s secret sauce being folded into DNSFilter for a powerful security boost. It’s especially useful for roaming clients and captive portal compatibility.
Think of it as "cybersecurity you can see." Endpoint-level behavior analytics that separate actual user clicks from machine-generated noise. Great for:
Also comes with privacy-preserving controls for customers who need to limit PII exposure.
Both the Sites and Policies sections are getting upgraded with DNSFilter’s new design system.
Expect:
Support for DOH (DNS over HTTPS) and IPv6 is also rolling out across Sites.
This isn’t just new UI or marginal upgrades. This is a strategy to reduce complexity in your stack, simplify deployment, and give you more powerful tools without giving you more to manage.
In short:
More power. Less friction.
Fewer dashboards. More visibility.
All under one roof.
If you’re a current Zorus or DNSFilter partner, you’re already getting these benefits. If you’re evaluating DNSFilter, now’s the time to take a fresh look.
This is what the future of DNS and endpoint security looks like for MSPs, built by people who actually listen to MSPs.
Ready to learn more or get early access to what’s next?
👉 Book a demo or contact your Partner Manager.