In today’s digital age, cybersecurity can often feel like a daunting challenge, with the constant fear of being just one click away from a potential compromise. For Timothy (TK) Keanini, CTO of DNSFilter, this is a reality that many face daily. DNSFilter steps in to mitigate these risks, playing a crucial role in blocking malicious clicks and creating a safer internet environment for everyone—whether for work, living, or play.
DNSFilter is truly at the forefront of cybersecurity, resolving approximately 130 billion DNS requests every day. Their platform operates as a gatekeeper, blocking up to 3 billion malicious queries daily, which gives them an unparalleled global perspective on the tactics attackers use to deceive users into interacting with harmful websites. By intercepting threats at the DNS layer, DNSFilter provides the first line of defense against cyberattacks, often before users even realize they are at risk.
This protective DNS approach is critical because it functions as the initial barrier to any potential threat, long before other security tools like Anti-Virus software come into play. DNSFilter’s technology works silently in the background, ensuring that every click a user makes is checked against their extensive database of known threats, thereby keeping users safe even before a webpage loads.
During Black Hat 2024, TK highlighted the simplicity and effectiveness of DNSFilter’s solution. Unlike many complex cybersecurity tools that require significant technical expertise, DNSFilter is designed to be easy to deploy and manage. Keanini refers to this as “Over-the-Counter Cyber Defense,” emphasizing that cybersecurity should be as straightforward and accessible as possible. The goal is to make protective DNS as simple as opening a browser, allowing users of all technical levels to implement effective security measures.
“DNSFilter is a cybersecurity company that is doing its part to make everyone safer, not just the experts. Every aspect of our lives is affected by cyber threats. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t been impacted in some way. And this is precisely why it’s so important to supply tools to the people who are not cybersecurity experts. You should not need a 4-year degree or ten years of experience to implement an effective cyber defense. We aim to create an intuitive solution that no matter what size your organization is, you can pick up and deploy with great results,” said TK Keanini, CTO of DNSFilter.
Customers have also expressed their satisfaction with DNSFilter’s solutions. Alastair, VP of TechOps / Security & DPO, praised the platform for its comprehensive reporting and risk reduction capabilities, stating that it’s the perfect security option for small teams due to its minimal administrative footprint but powerful impact. Similarly, Chris Durward, Director of IT at Triangle Communications, highlighted how DNSFilter has been instrumental in blocking threats that other security measures failed to catch, emphasizing that the platform has more than paid for itself.
DNSFilter stands out as a critical tool in today’s cybersecurity landscape, offering easy-to-deploy, highly effective protection against a wide range of online threats. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, DNSFilter provides a user-friendly solution that anyone can implement to enhance their security posture. To experience DNSFilter’s capabilities firsthand, you can start a free trial at DNSFilter’s signup page.
About the Author
Kylie Amison is a proud alumnus of George Mason University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity Engineering with a minor in intelligence analysis and on call reporter for Cyber Defense Magazine
She is working full time at a leading mobile security company as an Application Security Analyst where her main tasking involves pen-testing mobile applications, secure mobile application development, and contributing to exciting projects and important initiatives that are consistently highlighted throughout the security industry.
In addition, Kylie contributed to a startup company as a cybersecurity software developer where she was the lead developer on one of the company’s products; a geopolitical threat intelligence engine that combines a broad assortment of metrics and NLP sentiment analysis to calculate nuanced and real-time threat scores per nation state. Contributing to this initiative has been pivotal in her knowledge of creating secure software and has given her the opportunity to not only develop her first product, but to also start her own startup company, productizing the software and capabilities created in her threat intelligence engine. She is presently co-founder and CTO of Xenophon Analytics.
Throughout all of her experiences and coursework, she has gained essential skills in secure software development, penetration testing, mobile security and a plethora of coding languages. She has further aspirations of going back to school to get a graduate degree in the field of digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Beyond academics and professional life, Kylie enjoys watching anime, reading, and doing anything with nature involved. When asked her ultimate goal in life, she responded with “My goal in life is to learn every single day, and I am proud to be doing just that.”