Applies To: Locally-managed Fireboxes
References to DNSWatch in this topic relate to the legacy DNSWatch UI. To learn about DNSWatch in WatchGuard Cloud, go to About DNSWatch in WatchGuard Cloud in WatchGuard Cloud Help.
DNSWatch monitors DNS requests both on network and off network to prevent connections to known malicious domains. DNSWatch protects against malicious clickjacking and phishing domains regardless of the connection type, protocol, or port. DNSWatch can block content based on categories. DNSWatch provides user education to help your users understand how to avoid threats in the future.
For information about how to get started with DNSWatch, go to:
- Protect Endpoints with DNSWatchGO Client
- Protect Networks with DNSWatch
- About DNSWatch on the Firebox
For information about how to troubleshoot DNSWatch on your Firebox, go to Monitor DNSWatch Service Status.