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DNS Hosting

Domain Name System (DNS) Hosting and Management Services

CEN Managed Domain Name System (DNS) is an enterprise-class authoritative DNS service that offers fast response time, redundant and resilient architecture, and advanced security with built-in DDoS mitigation, DNSSEC, and Malware destination filtering at no additional cost. DNS is included in CEN’s Internet service to all members.

Member Benefits:

Resilient enterprise grid design
Secure – DDoS hardened service with DNS firewall options
Comprehensive solution to manage and protect your DNS environment.
Included at no cost with CEN ISP service
Directly supported by CEN staff and quick incident response

Included Features:

DNS

Ultra fast, on-net DNS, forward and reverse zones, domain hosting, & domain management.

IPAM

IP Address Management.

DNSSEC

Supports DNSSEC: A technology that was developed to, among other things, protect against such attacks by digitally 'signing' data so you can be assured it is valid.

Management Portal

Self-managed and self-directed interface that allows members to manage their own records.

High Availability

Hosted at 2 locations in Connecticut.

DNS RPZ

DNS Forwarder with threat protection response policy zone feeds.

DNS Firewall

DNS Firewall for advanced protection to help with blocking ransomware and malware.

Use Cases:

Authoritative Domain Hosting
Manage your own public DNS environment
Shield your business with a DNS Firewall as part of your layered defense strategy (helps keep your domain up during an attack)
CEN Forwarders for non-authoritative lookups (RPZ and Open)
Get automatic filtering against top Malware threat destinations

Exceptional resolution performance means simpler networks with fewer servers and no need for load balancers or firewalls
Custom DNS Views for Split-Horizon queries
Workflow Task Management for record creation and admin approval
Reporting
CEN allocated IP Management

To get started, email servicedesk@cteducation.net or call 860-622-4560 Option 1

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WHY CEN?

QUALITY

CEN’s scalable, resilient network design offers an unmatched combination of performance attributes for speed, latency, reliability, and security.

VALUE

CEN’s cost recovery model provides competitive pricing, custom tailored services, and larger feature sets as compared to other for-profit ISPs.

SERVICE

CEN's Connecticut based team backs its members with a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) and access to senior technical staff for the most consistent, local, expert service available.