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6 days ago
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- TECHx
Infoblox Enhances Threat Defense to Boost DNS Security
Home » Emerging technologies » Cyber Security » Infoblox Enhances Threat Defense to Boost DNS Security Infoblox, has announced major enhancements to its Protective DNS solution, Infoblox Threat Defense. The upgrade is aimed at helping organizations counter advanced, AI-driven cyber threats with preemptive DNS security. The company revealed that as cybercrime costs approach $23 trillion by 2027, traditional 'detect and respond' tools are no longer sufficient. Attackers are now using AI to launch stealthy, single-use malware and phishing attacks, increasing the risk of any organization becoming 'patient zero.' Infoblox reported that its Threat Defense solution blocks high-risk domains an average of 68 days earlier than conventional tools. It achieves this through predictive threat intelligence and machine learning-based detection. The platform maintains a false positive rate of just 0.0002%, one of the lowest in the industry. Mukesh Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Infoblox, compared the company's approach to targeting cyberattack infrastructure before attacks occur, rather than responding after the damage is done. This strategy helps security teams reduce risk and stop threats at the DNS layer. Key updates to the platform include: Protection Before Impact: Offers metrics on threats blocked before causing harm, demonstrating security ROI. Offers metrics on threats blocked before causing harm, demonstrating security ROI. Security Workspace: A centralized dashboard with actionable insights and improved visibility. A centralized dashboard with actionable insights and improved visibility. Detection Mode: Identifies missed threats without requiring DNS configuration changes. Identifies missed threats without requiring DNS configuration changes. Asset Data Integration: Provides context for protected assets, aiding investigation. Provides context for protected assets, aiding investigation. Token-Based Licensing: Simplifies procurement and aligns cost with protected assets. Infoblox also powers Google Cloud's DNS Armor, offering native DNS security for cloud workloads, currently in public preview. The company noted that by stopping threats earlier, its solution lightens the load on traditional detect-and-respond tools like XDR and SIEM. Infoblox's approach supports Gartner's prediction that preemptive cybersecurity will replace 40% of reactive tools by 2028. The strategy is aligned with NIST SP 800-81, which highlights DNS as a key early-warning system. Infoblox CEO Scott Harrell emphasized that legacy systems reliant on 'patient zero' no longer suffice against AI-enabled threats. Nathan Sinclair, Chief Information Security Officer for the City and County of San Francisco, said Infoblox eliminated a major blind spot in their DNS visibility. He added that the solution has helped block exploits and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Infoblox continues to evolve its DNS security capabilities, helping organizations take a proactive stance against evolving cyber threats.
Scoop
6 days ago
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- Scoop
Infoblox Supercharges Threat Defense To Deliver Enhanced Preemptive Protection Against Sophisticated, AI-Driven Attacks
Advancing preemptive security with powerful innovations designed to safeguard users, devices, IoT/OT, cloud workloads and shut down threats before they start Launching new and enhanced Protective DNS capabilities to help organisations predict threats, preempt AI-driven attacks and prevail over modern adversaries Introducing flexible token-based licensing to scale protection efficiently and align pricing with evolving security needs Strengthening leadership in Protective DNS and enabling alignment with forthcoming NIST guidelines to help organisations outpace evolving cyberattacks Powering Google Cloud's DNS Armor, providing native security for cloud workloads, with public preview later this year Infoblox, a leader in cloud networking and security services, today announced major enhancements to its Protective DNS solution, Infoblox Threat Defense™, empowering organisations to stay ahead of sophisticated, AI-driven cyberthreats with preemptive security. As global cybercrime costs surge toward US $23 trillion by 2027,1 traditional 'detect and respond' security tools are struggling to keep up. Modern attackers increasingly deploy AI to create unique, single-use malware and stealthy phishing campaigns that evade traditional defences—making it more likely than ever that any organisation can become 'patient zero.' Infoblox's Protective DNS solution, Infoblox Threat Defense, stops threats before they impact infrastructure by combining predictive threat intelligence with algorithmic and machine learning based detections—blocking high-risk and malicious domains an average of 68 days earlier than traditional tools, with an industry-leading 0.0002 per cent false positive rate. 'The difference between most DNS security tools and our approach is like the difference between law enforcement chasing street-level drug dealers versus taking down the cartel,' said Mukesh Gupta, chief product officer, Infoblox. 'We target the suppliers behind the cyberattackers—the cartel—so threats can be blocked before they ever reach the network. This preemptive strategy helps security teams reduce risk, eliminate noise and stop threats at the DNS layer before they ever reach the network.' To help customers get ahead of the new wave of AI-driven threats, Infoblox is continually delivering groundbreaking threat intelligence—solidifying the role of Threat Defense as a proactive, highspeed threat blocker. From better visibility and actionable insights to flexible licensing and clear metrics on preemptive protection, these new innovations are designed to help security teams close gaps before attackers can exploit them: Protection Before Impact: Provides security leaders with clear, quantifiable metrics on threats neutralised before they can cause damage, streamlining reporting and demonstrating security ROI. Security Workspace: An intuitive, centralised interface that gives security teams deep visibility into their environment with actionable insights to reduce risk and ultimately speed their mean time to respond (MTTR). Detection Mode: Provides organisations visibility into threats they're missing today— without changing existing DNS configuration, minimising operational risk. Asset Data Integration: Delivers deep context into what was protected as part of the preemptive strategy, enabling security teams to do further investigation and analysis. Token-Based Licensing: Flexible, token-based pricing aligned to protected assets simplifies procurement and drives clearer ROI. Powering Google Cloud's DNS Armor: Infoblox's Protective DNS capabilities also power Google Cloud's DNS Armor, providing native security for cloud workloads, with public preview later this year Infoblox Threat Defense gives security teams predictive insights to block attacks as threat actor infrastructure is being created—before malware is even deployed and long before a patient zero is hit. Unlike traditional security tools that must wait for the first victim to detect and respond, Infoblox's approach can preempt the attack entirely. By stopping attacks earlier, Infoblox reduces the load on detect-and-respond tools, such as XDR and SIEM—aligning with Gartner's view that preemptive cybersecurity will replace 40 per cent of traditional solutions by 2028. The latest NIST SP 800-81 guidelines reinforce this shift, noting that DNS can often prevent security incidents earlier than other systems. 'Traditional 'detect and respond' security simply can't keep pace with today's AI-driven attackers and malware. Cybercrime is evolving faster than ever, costing the world trillions and exploiting gaps in legacy defences,' said Scott Harrell, president and CEO, Infoblox. 'The legacy kill chain approach depends on someone else being 'patient zero' so those legacy systems can learn and react—but attackers today customise malware to target individual businesses or industries, rendering legacy, reactive approaches ineffective against modern AI-enabled attackers. When you're patient zero, the only thing being 'killed' is your business. The future of cybersecurity must be preemptive: stop threats before they ever reach your organisation.' 'Across APAC, cyberattacks are growing more aggressive and calculated. From exploiting third-party access points to targeting critical systems—attackers are finding the cracks in our digital foundations and are using AI to strike faster and smarter than ever,' said Paul Wilcox, VP of regional sales, APJ. 'For businesses in Singapore, where digital services are tightly woven into daily life, any downtime or confidentiality breach can be deeply disruptive. That's why organisations here need to invest in earlier threat detection that starts at the DNS layer. Stopping an attack before it begins is far less costly than dealing with the aftermath.' For deeper insights into our latest innovations and why preemptive DNS security matters more than ever, visit ou r Security Momentum launch blog. To see the latest research on evolving threats— including how DNS security blocks 82 percent of attacks before impact—read ou r 2025 DNS Threat Landscape Report. 1. 'Key Cyber Security Statistics for 2025,' SentinelOne, May 15, 2025. About Infoblox Infoblox unites networking, security and cloud to form a platform for operations that's as resilient as it is agile. Trusted by 13,000+ customers, including 92 of the Fortune 100, we seamlessly integrate, secure and automate critical network services so businesses can move fast without compromise. Visi t or follow us on LinkedIn.
Toronto Star
7 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Infoblox Supercharges Threat Defense to Deliver Enhanced Preemptive Protection Against Sophisticated, AI-Driven Attacks
Advancing preemptive security with powerful innovations designed to safeguard users, devices, IoT/OT, cloud workloads and shut down threats before they start Launching new and enhanced Protective DNS capabilities to help organizations predict threats, preempt AI-driven attacks and prevail over modern adversaries Introducing flexible token-based licensing to scale protection efficiently and align pricing with evolving security needs Strengthening leadership in Protective DNS and enabling alignment with forthcoming NIST guidelines to help organizations outpace evolving cyberattacks Powering Google Cloud's DNS Armor, providing native security for cloud workloads, with public preview starting August 2025 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infoblox, a leader in cloud networking and security services, today announced major enhancements to its Protective DNS solution, Infoblox Threat Defense™, empowering organizations to stay ahead of sophisticated, AI-driven cyberthreats with preemptive security.
