OpenDNS coupled with Malwarebytes (registered) should cover all bases. -- ME2
On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM, Andrew S. Baker <asbz...@gmail.com> wrote: > OpenDNS also offers FamilyShield: https://www.opendns.com/familyshield > > <https://www.opendns.com/familyshield>Not quite a comprehensive as their > standard product, but more security features. Of course, I expect > ClearCloud to be better against more malware. > > OpenDNS does block *some* malware sites, except in the BASIC service. (I'm > subscribed to the $9.95/yr plan) > > Anyway, I've put in a request for them to use external malware feeds and > allow purchasing/obtaining the malware function across all subscription > levels. > > > > *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker> > *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* > * * > On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 11:21 AM, Alex Eckelberry < > al...@sunbelt-software.com> wrote: > >> OpenDNS is a Cadillac Escalade, ClearCloud DNS is a Porsche. >> >> >> >> Ok, that’s the hyperbole. But it’s apt. >> >> >> >> I like OpenDNS. I have used the service, and we are very good friends >> with the principals over there. >> >> >> >> But OpenDNS is a very sophisticated system that includes content >> filtering. ClearCloud is just focused on malware sites. >> >> >> >> OpenDNS does not block malware sites, instead requiring an additional fee: >> >> >> >> >> https://www.opendns.com/start/ >> >> >> >> Users of both products who have been testing it indicate that they prefer >> ClearCloud because: >> >> - It is very simple – just enter the IP number and go. Unlike >> OpenDNS, we don’t care where you IP originated from (for configuration >> management), so we don’t have to worry about updating dynamic DNS, etc. >> >> - It’s quite a bit faster. OpenDNS does a lot of incredible >> things, but these come at a performance cost. >> >> OpenDNS is a company setup to make money on DNS. We aren’t. For us, the >> DNS portion of ClearCloud is only one part of the equation. ClearCloud is >> actually the DNS infrastructure which will provide a major part of our >> future cloud-services model. So it pops off the work we’re already doing. >> That’s not to say we won’t try and figure out a way to make some money off >> of it at some point (maybe by charging business a small fee for it at some >> point in the future), but it’s not our primary focus. >> >> >> >> But simply: If you’re not worried about content filtering (which has its >> limitations anyway in DNS, since you can only block a domain, not a full >> URL), then ClearCloud is better. If you want content filtering, use OpenDNS. >> >> >> >> >> >> Alex >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:24 AM >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* Re: #*&$&% "Security Tools" Malware >> >> >> >> OpenDNS provides similar benefits... >> >> >> *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker> >> *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* >> * * >> >> On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 6:27 AM, John Hornbuckle < >> john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us> wrote: >> >> Trying it now. Love the concept—let’s see if it helps. :) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Alex Eckelberry [mailto:al...@sunbelt-software.com] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:58 PM >> >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: #*&$&% "Security Tools" Malware >> >> >> >> Btw, we update the malware URLs of these rogues right into ClearCloud. >> >> >> >> Feel free to and the ClearCloud DNS server as a replacement to your >> existing DNS: >> >> >> >> http://clearclouddns.com/ >> >> >> >> It’s still beta, but I think you’ll find it works quite well. And it’s >> free. >> >> >> >> >> >> Alex >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Alex Eckelberry [mailto:al...@sunbelt-software.com] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:55 PM >> >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: #*&$&% "Security Tools" Malware >> >> >> >> http://vipre.malwarebytes.org/ >> >> >> >> Free. And the combination really works. >> >> >> >> *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:20 PM >> >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> >> *Subject:* #*&$&% "Security Tools" Malware >> >> >> >> The “Security Tools” malware is about to drive me insane. My users keep >> managing to infect themselves with it, and we’re having trouble stopping it. >> >> >> >> They don’t run with admin rights, so there’s no real damage done to their >> systems and we can clean it up in about two minutes. But the time adds up, >> and I’m tired of my technicians having to waste time on it. >> >> >> >> Our antimalware software is Microsoft’s Forefront Client Security, and >> it’s having a tough time catching this. Every time I get infected, I send >> the EXE to Microsoft and they update their definitions—but the EXE’s used by >> the malware apparently change rapidly, and seem to constantly be a step >> ahead of FCS’s definitions. >> >> >> >> I can think of a couple of options that I know would stop it, like >> blocking all EXE’s at our web filter or using group policy to limit the >> running of EXE’s—but this would also prevent users from doing things like >> installing safe plug-ins from websites, so it’s not a first resort. >> >> >> >> Suggestions? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> John Hornbuckle >> >> MIS Department >> >> Taylor County School District >> >> www.taylor.k12.fl.us >> >> >> >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
