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Advanced DNS Resolver
The Advanced DNS Resolver (ADNSR) is a cloud-delivered DNS resolver service. It provides unparalleled DNS security by inspecting both DNS requests and responses, using Precision AI to block threats like C2, DNS tunneling, and DNS hijacking. It also features content filtering, centralized management, and works seamlessly with any firewall
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Advanced DNS Resolver

Palo Alto Networks Advanced DNS Resolver (ADNSR) is a cloud-delivered DNS resolver that provides unmatched DNS security by inspecting both DNS requests and responses in real time. Powered by Precision AI and global threat intelligence, ADNSR blocks advanced threats—including command-and-control (C2), DNS tunneling, and DNS hijacking—right at the DNS layer. It also supports content categorization to enforce access policies. Easily deployed and managed through Strata Cloud Manager, ADNSR works seamlessly with any firewall—including multi-vendor environments—and delivers comprehensive visibility along with enterprise-grade SLAs

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Precision and Scale: Enhancing Control with Custom FQDN Lists and Automatic EDL Subdomain Expansion

01-23-2026 — Modern DNS security demands precision without operational overhead. Traditional approaches often create manual work, policy sprawl, and gaps attackers can exploit. In this blog, learn how Advanced DNS Security Resolver delivers granular DNS con... — Read more

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Extending Advanced DNS Security Resolver to Prisma Access Agent

12-16-2025 — When mobile users disconnect from their VPN, DNS traffic can fall into a dangerous blind spot. With Advanced DNS Security Resolver now integrated into Prisma Access Agent, Palo Alto Networks delivers always-on, Precision AI powered DNS protection ... — Read more

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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

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Introducing Advanced DNS Resolver: Unifying DNS Security for Your Distributed Enterprise

07-23-2025 — Introducing Advanced DNS Resolver: Cloud-native, Al-driven DNS security at scale.Inspect DNS traffic in real time, block advanced threats inline, and enforce policy across hybrid, multi-cloud, and multi-vendor environments. — Read more

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Deploy Prisma Access Agent

04-17-2025 — Learn how to deploy Prisma Access Agents to secure the endpoints in your mobile workforce. Learn more here. — Read more

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Prisma Access Agent Admin Guide

04-15-2025 — Learn about the prerequisites for the Prisma Access Agent, including the supported OS versions, the minimum supported version of Prisma Access. You can also learn about using Cloud Identity Engine for user authentication. Click here to Learn More. — Read more

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