Chapter 9

Umbrella and the Secure Internet Gateway

This chapter explores the fundamentals of Umbrella and the configuration of identities, policies, and reporting. You will learn how to forward DNS traffic to Umbrella and how to deploy the virtual appliance for local network and Active Directory integration. You will also learn about the policy components that can be applied to different identities.

Umbrella Fundamentals

Cisco Umbrella is a solution, delivered from the cloud, that blocks malicious destinations using Domain Name System (DNS). Resolving DNS is fundamental in connecting computers, services, or any other resource to the Internet, as all applications, ports, and protocols rely on DNS. Umbrella can be used on any device, including ...

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