Security Policy Details

Comprehensive overview of available Cisco Umbrella protection levels

📋 Policy Overview

Each policy level provides increasing levels of security and control. Policies are applied at the device level through tagging, allowing for flexible deployment across your organization. Higher levels include all protections from lower levels plus additional security features.

B

BASIC

Essential protection against known threats and malicious content. Perfect for organizations starting their security journey.

Protection Features:

  • DNS-layer security
  • Malware protection
  • Phishing protection
  • Command & control blocking
  • Basic reporting
Recommended For:

Small businesses, basic security requirements, organizations new to web security

L

LOW

Balanced security with essential web filtering capabilities for moderate security requirements.

Protection Features:

  • All BASIC features
  • Content filtering
  • Cryptomining protection
  • Newly seen domains blocking
  • Improved visibility
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Recommended For:

Growing businesses, schools, organizations requiring content control

M

MODERATE

Enhanced security with comprehensive content filtering and advanced threat protection for corporate environments.

Protection Features:

  • All LOW features
  • File reputation analysis
  • Advanced content categories
  • Social media controls
  • Streaming media filtering
  • P2P and file sharing blocks
Recommended For:

Corporate environments, organizations with productivity requirements, businesses with moderate compliance needs

H

HIGH

Maximum protection with strict security controls and comprehensive content filtering for high-security environments.

Protection Features:

  • All MODERATE features
  • Strict content filtering
  • Advanced file scanning
  • Zero-day threat protection
  • Enhanced analytics
  • Custom block pages
  • Detailed audit logs
Recommended For:

High-security environments, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies

C

CUSTOM

Tailored security policies designed specifically for your organization's unique requirements and compliance needs.

Custom Features:

  • Bespoke policy configuration
  • Industry-specific controls
  • Custom content categories and allow/block lists
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💡 Policy Selection Guidelines

Start Conservative: Begin with a BASIC or LOW policy and gradually increase security levels based on your organization's tolerance and requirements.

User Training: Higher security levels may require user education about blocked content and alternative workflows.

Testing: Policies can be tested on small groups before organization-wide deployment.

Flexibility: Policies can be adjusted at any time through the management console or by contacting Valeo support.