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Cisco Umbrella is a cloud DNS-layer security service that blocks requests to malicious domains before they reach a device or network. Network administrators and security teams use it to filter web content by category, protect roaming laptops and phones, and review DNS activity. Cisco is moving it to Secure Access.

Facts at a glance

FactValueSource
CompanyCisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, California, USAcisco.com/site/us/en/about/legal/privacy.html, checked 5 Nov 2026
Free trial14 daysumbrella.cisco.com/free-trial-quick-start-guide, checked 5 Nov 2026
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, ChromeOS, Androidumbrella.cisco.com/solutions/securing-remote-and-roaming-users, checked 5 Nov 2026

Pricing & plans

Starts at

Contact sales

no price published

Model

Paid

Trial

Yes

14 days

Price tiers

PlanUsage, as the vendor states it
Secure Access DNS DefenseContact sales for a price; covers all Umbrella DNS features plus cloud data loss prevention and malware detection
Secure Access SIAContact sales for a price; adds digital experience monitoring and secure AI usage controls
Secure Access SPAContact sales for a price; adds zero trust network access and VPN as a service

Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD.

Source: umbrella.cisco.com/products/umbrella-enterprise-security-packages, checked 5 Nov 2026

Features & platforms

  • DNS-layer blocking of malware, botnet and phishing domains

  • Over 100 category-based content filters

  • Custom allow and block lists

  • Threat intelligence from Cisco Talos

  • Live activity data through APIs

  • One-step deployment on Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi networks

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • ChromeOS
  • Android

Sources: umbrella.cisco.com/products/dns-security-essentials-package, umbrella.cisco.com/solutions/securing-remote-and-roaming-users, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alternatives

  • Quad9

    Public DNS service described as free, with threat blocking enabled by pointing a device or router to the resolver address 9.9.9.9.

    quad9.net

  • NextDNS

    Free tier covers 300,000 queries a month with every feature, and the Pro plan for personal use is listed at $1.99 monthly.

    nextdns.io

  • Cloudflare

    Zero Trust services come with a free plan for starting a proof of concept, plus small business and enterprise plans.

    cloudflare.com

Sources: quad9.net, nextdns.io/pricing, cloudflare.com/plans/zero-trust-services

Data & privacy

  • Cisco states that it does not sell the personal data of California consumers

  • Individuals can request access to and deletion of their data through an online form or by mail

  • Cisco OpenDNS LLC is among the subsidiaries covered by the company's Data Privacy Framework participation

Privacy policy

Source: cisco.com/site/us/en/about/legal/privacy.html, policy last updated August 18, 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026. These points restate the policy and are not legal advice.

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