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| Tier | Features | Approx Cost/User/Year (2025) | |------|----------|------------------------------| | | DNS filtering, 130 categories, basic reporting | $5-7 | | DNS Advantage | + Security (malware/phishing), + Investigate (threat hunting) | $12-15 | | Secure Web Gateway (SWG) | + Full URL/proxy filtering, file control, TLS decrypt | $25-35 | | Umbrella for Firewall (FTD) | Bundle with Firepower license | Varies |

Modern content filtering is rarely a blanket "allow" or "block." Cisco allows for highly nuanced policies. cisco content filtering

Offers over 80 content categories (e.g., gambling, social media) to control which websites users can access. You can choose from pre-set "high," "moderate," or "low" filtering levels or create a custom list. | Tier | Features | Approx Cost/User/Year (2025)

Cisco Content Filtering is not a standalone product but a layered capability woven into the fabric of Cisco’s security architecture. From the DNS layer (Umbrella) to the edge firewall (Secure Firewall) and the endpoint (Secure Client), it provides a cohesive defense mechanism. Cisco Content Filtering is not a standalone product

Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-native platform that provides the first line of defense against internet threats. It uses the domain name system (DNS) to block malicious requests before a connection is even established.

Cisco’s Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) incorporate Application Visibility and Control (AVC).

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