F500 Public Wi-Fi Case Study

Securing public Wi-Fi for 5,500 stores

The large retail organization faced a significant challenge in protecting their public Wi-Fi networks across over 5,500 store locations. Ensuring the security and reliability of these networks was critical to maintain customer trust and protect sensitive data from potential cyber threats.

With such a vast number of stores, the organization needed a robust, scalable solution that could be deployed rapidly and managed efficiently.

Swift implementation and a single pane of glass

To address this challenge, the organization partnered with DNSFilter. Recognizing the need for swift implementation, DNSFilter deployed its advanced web filtering and threat protection solutions to thousands of store locations within just 28 days.

The multi-tenant feature of DNSFilter proved invaluable, allowing the organization to monitor and manage their extensive network of stores from a single platform.

DNSFilter also assisted in configuring comprehensive reporting and dashboards, enabling the organization to access all necessary information through a single pane of glass. This integration provided real-time insights and streamlined the management process, making it easier to oversee network security across all locations.

Simple, efficient monitoring with multi-tenant feature

The deployment of DNSFilter's solution yielded impressive results. The organization achieved robust protection for its public Wi-Fi networks, significantly enhancing security across over 5,500 stores. The multi-tenant feature allowed for efficient monitoring and management, ensuring that all locations remained secure without overwhelming the IT team.

Additionally, the user-friendly nature of DNSFilter's tool contributed to the organization becoming self-sufficient in managing their network security. The ease of use meant that staff required minimal troubleshooting, and the tool's reliability ensured consistent performance. Users within the organization remained satisfied with the tool, appreciating its effectiveness and simplicity.

Scalable, robust, & user-friendly protection

Faced with the daunting task of securing public Wi-Fi networks in over 5,500 retail locations, the large retail organization turned to DNSFilter for a scalable and efficient solution.

DNSFilter deployed its advanced security features swiftly, utilizing its multi-tenant capability to provide comprehensive monitoring and management from a single interface. The organization's network security was significantly enhanced, and the ease of use of DNSFilter's tool led to self-sufficiency and high user satisfaction.

The successful partnership between the organization and DNSFilter underscores the critical role of robust, user-friendly security solutions in managing extensive retail networks.

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DNS Filtration that just works

I haven't found anything I don't like about DNSFilter. I've never had issues with it or needed to troubleshoot it. It just works and it listens to me. Customer support is extremely responsive, gives quick and concise answers with little to no time wasted.

Does what the product claims; good value for the price

We use the product for handling business URL filtering. The DNS look ups are fast and the management of allow/deny lists is pretty easy. Reporting is useful. There are some cool features for granular management at an individual machine level. The price is quite reasonable for what it does. It's pretty much set and forget.

Its raining malware but I wont reach for my Umbrella, but DNS Filter instead

The ease of use and overall ability to block applications, limit search engines, block a number of threat types and add good sites to a whitelist or block a known bad site in a blacklist. Reporting is also the BEST I have seen as it is so easy to find good and bad blocks...allowing you to easily and daily to monitor and update lists as needed.

DNSFilter - A Fast, Easy, And Reliable DNS Filtering Solution

Setup and deployment were super easy. Support has been excellent. Overall, the product is a nice addition to our security stack, blocking threats at the DNS level.

DNSFilter Is A No Brainer. It Cost Less Than Its Competitors And Easy To Setup.

DNSFilter is easy to setup and configure. I was up and running in a day. It works on all OS platforms and doesn't interfere with our end users doing their jobs.

Compliance Level DNS Filtering

Provides client level installation for DNS filtering when outside of the building. Complements EndPoint and Firewall web filtering by processing all DNS requests through an active filter to help stop malware distribution. We can distribute the product uniquely using RMM to each customer and management and controls are customer unique.

Great platform, even greater customer support

It is incredibly easy to get started. The interface is very user-friendly. If you have any issues, the customer support chat is handy. You get connected to an actual human, not just a chatbot.

Fast to deploy, protect an entire network in a minute

Good web filtering for all our locations, we also deployed the roaming client to cover our users when they are outside the company network. It is also our first level of defense if there is a threat as the domain might be blocked before our EPP / EDR detect something.

Easy-to-use DNS security solution

I love how DNSFilter is constantly being updated with new features and security updates. This gives me peace of mind knowing that my business is always protected from the latest online threats.

Finally, a DNS filter that actually works!

DNSFilter has proven to be one of the easiest solutions to implement. The intuitive interface makes on-going administration a breeze. We're happy to know our internet security stack is protected and the accurate categorization of traffic has not interfered with approved business functions.

F500 Public Wi-Fi Deployment

About the customer: Large F500 global retail organization with public Wi-Fi deployment

Securing public Wi-Fi for 5,500 stores

Swift implementation and a single pane of glass

Simple, efficient monitoring with multi-tenant feature

Scalable, robust, & user-friendly protection

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F500 Public Wi-Fi Deployment

About the customer: Large F500 global retail organization with public Wi-Fi deployment

Securing public Wi-Fi for 5,500 stores

Swift implementation and a single pane of glass

Simple, efficient monitoring with multi-tenant feature

Scalable, robust, & user-friendly protection

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