FlashStart

FlashStart

FlashStart Group Srl
OpenDNS

OpenDNS

Cisco Umbrella
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About

FlashStart is a global, cloud-based cyber security platform that specializes in DNS filtering with the support of artificial intelligence. It protects against malware and unwanted contents by classifying domains into eighty-five categories, using machine learning with high predictive capability and incorporating government blacklists and warnings for high-risk sites. It offers global coverage, thanks to Anycast Network, which is among the fastest and most stable in the world. It presents advanced and exclusive features, like geographically based protection. Easy installation, centralized multi-tenant management, filter customization, and maximum cost-effectiveness make FlashStart the optimal cloud solution for businesses, PAs, schools, households, etc.

About

Cisco Umbrella provides protection against threats on the internet such as malware, phishing, and ransomware. OpenDNS is a suite of consumer products aimed at making your internet faster, safer, and more reliable. Thanks to our global data centers and peering partnerships, we shorten the routes between every network and our data centers, making your internet access even faster. With filtering or pre-configured protection, you can safeguard your family against adult content and more. It’s the easiest way to add parental and content filtering controls to every device in your home. Get OpenDNS up and running in your home quickly and easy. PhD in Computer Science not required. Thanks to our helpful guides and knowledge base, set up is a breeze. Blocks more than 7 million malicious domains and IPs while delivering high performance. Identifies more than 60 thousand new malicious destinations (domains, IPs, and URLs) daily. Our global network sustains over 620 billion DNS queries daily.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

ISP & WISP, MSP, Retailers

Audience

Enterprises and anyone interested in a software solution to make their internet faster, safer, and more reliable

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0.90/month
Pricing Model: Per User
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$19.95 per year
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It's easy to configure, works fine and efficiently. This product covers almost every content that we wanted to block. Since we've installed FlashStart, our students had never seen bad web content again.
  • This was a very easy setup. Just added to my router and it started working right away. Had a couple websites that it was blocking that we used and adding them to the allow list was quick and simple. Glad I found the website. Much simpler than trying to setup my own filter.
  • Tool well-built and simple to use. Possibility of implementation at network level or directly at endpoints. Anycast network with excellent performance in all major locations. Fast and efficient support. Current technology integrated with artificial intelligence where we can really guarantee security. Collection method and attractive prices.
  • FlashStart is set up in a few minutes and is a high value solution for our customers. Malware Protection works at its best. As a customer, you retrieve reports every week showing nicely how effectively protection works. The team from FlashStart works close with its partners and is implementing ideas proposed by them.

Cons

  • Honestly there's nothing to me to be considered as a con.
  • Figuring out what package I needed to purchase. It's sold based of the number of devices connected and it took me awhile to figure that out as a school we get a lot of extra devices connected to our network at different times. It would be nice if the filter would of kept a tally of how many devices hit it during my trial.
  • So far everything is perfect, as expected. In occasional problems related to small details such as uncategorized local domains, we called support and were quickly attended to.
  • In five years of using FlashStart the service once was not available for about half an hour.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • OpenDNS is great for families or individuals who want to block unsavory content on their home network and keep younger members of their family safe while online. Is it perfect? No but it’s better than nothing. They have two free options the “family shield”. You put in the dns addresses in your router and reboot machines and you’re done. The second free product is OpenDNS Family and this can be customized in what you want it to block or or not. You do have to install the DNS Updater on a computer that’s always on so it can send IP Address updates to your account and keep blocking active. I’ve used this for years and love it.

Cons

  • Sadly, some ISP’s won’t allow you to change your DNS servers and so it can’t be used. This isn’t OpenDNS’s fault but the fault of the ISP.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

FlashStart Group Srl
Founded: 2003
Italy
flashstart.com

Company Information

Cisco Umbrella
United States
www.opendns.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

OpenDNS

OpenDNS

Cisco Umbrella

Categories

Categories

Artificial Intelligence Features

Chatbot
For eCommerce
For Healthcare
For Sales
Image Recognition
Machine Learning
Multi-Language
Natural Language Processing
Predictive Analytics
Process/Workflow Automation
Rules-Based Automation
Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Cloud Security Features

Antivirus
Application Security
Behavioral Analytics
Encryption
Endpoint Management
Incident Management
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Intelligence
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity Features

AI / Machine Learning
Behavioral Analytics
Endpoint Management
Incident Management
IOC Verification
Tokenization
Vulnerability Scanning
Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Web Content Filtering Features

Antivirus
Automated Blacklist
Browser-based Management Portal
Category / Keyword Filters
LDAP Integration
Multi-Language Filtering
Reporting / Analytics
Roles / Permissions
SSL Inspection
Time-based Controls
VPN Blocking
White Label
Whitelisting

Integrations

Active Directory
Autotask PSA
Cisco AnyConnect
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Umbrella
ConnectWise Automate
Kaseya BMS
Kasm Workspaces
N-able N‑central
NinjaOne
SpiderFoot

Integrations

Active Directory
Autotask PSA
Cisco AnyConnect
Cisco Meraki
Cisco Umbrella
ConnectWise Automate
Kaseya BMS
Kasm Workspaces
N-able N‑central
NinjaOne
SpiderFoot
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