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Advanced DNS Resolver

Palo Alto Networks Advanced DNS Security uses AI and real-time analytics to stop threats at the DNS layer—before they reach your network. It detects and blocks malicious domains, DNS tunneling, and C2 activity using behavioral analysis and threat intelligence. Unlike traditional solutions, it catches zero-day and evasive threats in real time. Integrated natively with Palo Alto Networks platform, it simplifies protection and reduces risk with automated, high-accuracy DNS security.

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K.Sharp 09-16-2025	Advanced DNS Security vs DNS Security License Does the Advanced DNS Security license include the features of the DNS Security License or do I need both? Thank you. posted in Advanced DNS Security Discussions	1438	1
jennaqualls 10-03-2025	Welcome to the Advanced DNS Security Discussion Area! Welcome to the Advanced DNS Security discussion area! Here, you can engage in conversations about Advanced DNS Security, explore new insights, and sta... — Read more posted in Advanced DNS Security Discussions	776	2
itassetbenilde 06-07-2024	Advanced DNS Security vs. DNS Security Good day, i apologize in advance if i'm posting in the wrong place... i've read the docs but i have some clarifications: 1. What exactly can Advan... — Read more posted in Advanced DNS Security Discussions	4767	1

Blogs

Cloud-Delivered Security Service Newsletter--November 2025

11-25-2025 — The Cloud-Delivered Security Service Edge: The Monthly Newsletter for Security That Never Sleeps Welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) Newsletter The Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) Monthly Newsletter brings you the latest updates, insig... — Read more

Labels: Advanced DNS Resolver Advanced DNS Security Advanced Threat Prevention Advanced URL Filtering AI CDSS Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) DNS over HTTPS ML ML-Powered NGFW Palo Alto Networks Phishing
838 1 by tbolatiwa in Community Blogs

Ignite & Activate: How Advanced DNS Security Neutralizes Malicious TDS

11-17-2025 — Malicious Traffic Distribution Systems (TDS) are weaponizing DNS records to deliver custom malware and scams, bypassing traditional security. We reveal how Advanced DNS Security neutralizes this evasive threat. Leveraging Precision AI and Topologi... — Read more

Labels: Advanced DNS Security Anti-Spyware DNS Security DNS-layer threat protection Malicious TDS Malicious Traffic Distribution System (TDS) Palo Alto Networks DNS Security Parrot TDS Precision AI Predictive AI for DNS attacks Sinkhole TDS Threat Prevention Traffic Distribution System Unit 42
575 by aechano in Community Blogs

Introducing DNS over HTTPS (DoH) Support in Advanced DNS Security Resolver (ADNSR)

11-13-2025 — We now support DNS over HTTPS (DoH), encrypting all your DNS traffic for maximum privacy and defense against eavesdropping. This is a game-changer: our Precision AI analyzes the encrypted DNS payload in real-time, ensuring you get both strong encr... — Read more

Labels: ADNS ADNS Resolver ADNSR Advanced DNS Resolver Advanced DNS Security DNS over HTTPS DNS Security DoH Encryption Network Security Precision AI SCM Strata Cloud Manager Threat Prevention TLS Unit 42
853 1 by gpokuri in Community Blogs

Closing the Gap in DNS Security: Palo Alto Networks Innovative Approach to Immediate Tunneling Detection

06-04-2025 — This ability to detect tunneling attempts immediately after the first query offers enterprises a powerful new defense to minimize initial data loss and strengthen their overall security posture against this stealthy threat. — Read more

Labels: Advanced DNS Security DNS Security
10667 2 5 by hamreliwala in Community Blogs

New Update in Palo Alto Networks Hosted Sinkhole IP Address

03-17-2025 — As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening our security infrastructure and optimizing performance, we are implementing an important update that involves changing our DNS Sinkhole Service IP address. This update is designed to enhance the e... — Read more

Labels: ADNS Advanced DNS Security
11148 1 by hamreliwala in Community Blogs