Is OpenDNS more secure?
Is OpenDNS more secure?
While OpenDNS has provided world-class security using DNS for years, and OpenDNS is the most secure DNS service available, the underlying DNS protocol has not been secure enough for our comfort.
How do you bypass OpenDNS?
- Connect directly to the modem. If you can attach your computer to the Internet modem via Ethernet, you can bypass the network restrictions imposed by OpenDNS. Keep in mind that doing this in a work or school environment most likely constitutes trespassing, which is a serious offense.
What are the advantages of using OpenDNS?
- Phishing protection. OpenDNS is well-equipped with anti-phishing protection to protect your information from fraudsters and scammers online.
- Provides typo-corrections. OpenDNS also provides typo-corrections to help you find websites online by offering few spelling suggestions.
- Has a shortcut utility. ...
- Parental controls. ...
Does OpenDNS keep user logs?
- OpenDNS very specifically filters out unwanted websites at the DNS level. It can't log what user or device made those requests, but it can control access for every device on your network, something few products can do.
Is OpenDNS really faster?
- OpenDNS speeds up your web surfing because their DNS servers have a large cache and hence can resolve web domains into IP addresses much faster than your local ISP. But how do you confirm if the DNS Server speed of your local ISP is slower than that of OpenDNS (or vice-versa) ?
