The Domain Name System (DNS) is critical for internet functionality, but managing DNS infrastructure in-house can be demanding. Many organizations offload DNS resolution to third-party providers as part of an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) approach. This article will touch on the benefits and potential drawbacks an organization should consider when choosing between a third-party and self-hosting. Benefits […]
How Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) Impacts Content Filtering Solutions: Challenges and Adaptations
Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) is a new protocol designed to improve privacy in TLS (Transport Layer Security) connections. ECH’s main function is to encrypt the ClientHello message—the initial message a client sends to a server during the TLS handshake. The ClientHello message typically contains metadata, such as the Server Name Indication (SNI), that can reveal […]
PornHub Blocks Access In US States To Satisfy Age Verification Requirements
On Friday, March 15th, 2024, PornHub blocked access to consumers in the state of Texas. Texas is the third state in 2024 that has had its access blocked. On January 1st, 2024, Montana and North Carolina were also blocked. This is all as a result of new age-verification laws being enforced in different states. What […]
DNS-Based Content Filtering: How It Compares to Other Filtering Methods
There are many different types of content filtering technologies. CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content filter, but how does it differ from other technologies like browser based, application or service based filters? This article will explore the benefits of DNS-based filtering and why we use it as the foundation of our service offering. Benefits of DNS-based […]
DNS for Network Security: Protecting your Network with DNS Resolvers
The Domain Name System (DNS) was designed to simplify how we interface with the internet. Imagine a world where you have to remember that CleanBrowsing is located here: 137.220.48.110. Meaning, you’d open your favorite browser and type in the IP to get to the website. It’s laughable to think of such an experience, but in […]