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| Product | Akamai DNS Security by Akamai View product | WatchGuard DNSWatch by WatchGuard View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Looking for DNS Security software? Akamai DNS Security by Akamai provides 100% uptime SLA for authoritative DNS resolution. Compare features and alternatives. | Evaluating WatchGuard DNSWatch? See how this SWG tool handles DNS filtering and automated phishing blocking, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare. |
| Product type | Authoritative Edge DNS Security Platform | Cloud DNS Filtering & Security Service |
| Best for | Financial Services, Public Sector, Healthcare, Global Enterprise, Banking, E-commerce, Enterprise IT | Cross-industry, Education, Healthcare, Retail |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: yes | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | SaaSCloud | Cloud |
| Deployment details | Cloud SaaS / Anycast Global Edge; Cloud SaaS; Anycast Edge | Cloud; Cloud-based DNS service |
| Data residency | Distributed across 130+ countries worldwide | Global; US; EU |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: yes |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: no |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: no | Mobile app: no |
| Supported platforms | Enterprise DNS InfrastructureMulti-cloud Domains | Cloud DNSNetwork endpoints |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type IIISO/IEC 27001PCI-DSSHIPAA | SOC 2GDPR |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | TerraformAkamai CLIREST APIsSplunkDatadog | WatchGuard FireboxWatchGuard CloudActive Directory |
| Industries | Financial ServicesPublic SectorHealthcareGlobal EnterpriseBankingE-commerce+1 more | Cross-industryEducationHealthcareRetail |
| Regions | Global Anycast Edge Network | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Akamai | WatchGuard |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Company size | 10,001+ | 1,001-5,000 |
| Founded | 1998 | 1996 |
Overview
What it is
Akamai DNS Security
Looking for DNS Security software? Akamai DNS Security by Akamai provides 100% uptime SLA for authoritative DNS resolution. Compare features and alternatives.WatchGuard DNSWatch
Evaluating WatchGuard DNSWatch? See how this SWG tool handles DNS filtering and automated phishing blocking, where it fits best and which alternatives to compare.Product type
Akamai DNS Security
Authoritative Edge DNS Security PlatformWatchGuard DNSWatch
Cloud DNS Filtering & Security ServiceBest for
Akamai DNS Security
Financial Services, Public Sector, Healthcare, Global Enterprise, Banking, E-commerce, Enterprise ITWatchGuard DNSWatch
Cross-industry, Education, Healthcare, RetailPricing
Pricing model
Akamai DNS Security
Contact VendorWatchGuard DNSWatch
Contact VendorFree trial
Akamai DNS Security
Free trial: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Akamai DNS Security
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Deployment details
Akamai DNS Security
Cloud SaaS / Anycast Global Edge; Cloud SaaS; Anycast EdgeWatchGuard DNSWatch
Cloud; Cloud-based DNS serviceData residency
Akamai DNS Security
Distributed across 130+ countries worldwideWatchGuard DNSWatch
Global; US; EUKey features
What it offers
Akamai DNS Security
- Anycast routing architecture
- 100% uptime SLA
- Automated DNSSEC signing
- Volumetric DDoS absorption
- Fast zone propagation
- Real-time query analytics
- Authoritative DNS resolution
- DDoS attack absorption
WatchGuard DNSWatch
- DNS filtering
- Automated phishing blocking
- URL redirection
- Security awareness training
- Real-time telemetry
- DNS Security
- SWG
Platform & access
API access
Akamai DNS Security
API access: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
API access: yesSingle sign-on (SSO)
Akamai DNS Security
SSO: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
SSO: noRole-based access (RBAC)
Akamai DNS Security
RBAC: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Akamai DNS Security
Multi-tenant: yesWatchGuard DNSWatch
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Akamai DNS Security
Mobile app: noWatchGuard DNSWatch
Mobile app: noSupported platforms
Akamai DNS Security
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Compliance
Akamai DNS Security
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Akamai DNS Security
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Industries
Akamai DNS Security
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Regions
Akamai DNS Security
WatchGuard DNSWatch
Vendor
Company
Akamai DNS Security
AkamaiWatchGuard DNSWatch
WatchGuardHeadquarters
Akamai DNS Security
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAWatchGuard DNSWatch
Seattle, Washington, USACompany size
Akamai DNS Security
10,001+WatchGuard DNSWatch
1,001-5,000Founded
Akamai DNS Security
1998WatchGuard DNSWatch
1996