DNSFilter LUMINATE Integrates DNS Security with AI Controls and Remote Work Protection
DNSFilter launches LUMINATE, a unified security platform combining DNS security, AI governance, and remote work protection into a single agent and console.
DNSFilter has announced the release of LUMINATE by DNSFilter, a new unified security platform designed to consolidate five distinct security solutions under a single agent, console, and policy framework. This move aims to streamline security operations for organizations grappling with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools and the complexities of securing a distributed workforce.
The platform directly addresses the escalating risk posed by "shadow AI," where employees increasingly utilize generative AI tools and agents without explicit IT approval or oversight. A recent Deloitte survey indicates that nearly a third of employees are employing generative AI at work without their employer's permission, creating significant governance and security gaps. LUMINATE seeks to close these gaps by providing visibility and control over these unapproved AI tool adoptions at the DNS layer, while also enhancing existing security stacks with DNSFilter's proprietary threat intelligence.
DNSFilter asserts its position of scale in the market, protecting over 57,000 organizations across diverse sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and retail. The company processes over six trillion DNS queries monthly, blocking more than 235 million threats daily for over 100 million users through its OEM partners. This extensive data provides a foundation for its new platform's threat detection capabilities.
According to Ken Carnesi, CEO of DNSFilter, the company's strategy with LUMINATE is to meet the common organizational desires for reduced security spending, fewer vendor relationships, and enhanced protection. "We've spent over a decade stopping attacks at the very first step, before they ever reach a device," Carnesi stated. "LUMINATE by DNSFilter extends that same protection to AI tools, AI agents, remote workers and the devices other tools miss, all from one console."
LUMINATE offers several key benefits, including reduced vendor sprawl and lower total cost of ownership by allowing customers to add security suites without new deployments. It provides earlier warning on emerging threats by leveraging its vast real-time DNS dataset, enabling security teams to identify suspicious domains before they are weaponized. Furthermore, the platform grants organizations granular control over AI tool usage, visibility into employee adoption, and the ability to enforce clear policies.
Rich Scott, CRO at DNSFilter, highlighted the platform's ability to simplify security management and address the growing demand for AI governance. "Customers don’t want another dashboard. They want help taking real work off their plate and reducing the number of vendors they manage," Scott commented. He added that LUMINATE allows organizations to evolve their toolsets as the threat landscape changes and provides channel partners with new revenue opportunities.
Kate Trojanowski, VP of Product and Engineering at DNSFilter, emphasized the platform's integrated architecture. "We built one engine instead of five, so every suite a customer adds makes the others more effective," she explained. The platform integrates capabilities from DNSFilter's previous acquisitions of Guardian and Zorus, ensuring a cohesive user experience and avoiding the need for extensive "rip and replace" migrations.
LUMINATE's capabilities extend to protecting devices that cannot run traditional agents, such as unmanaged, IoT, and operational technology devices. It also aims to secure remote workers without the complexity and cost associated with expanding VPN infrastructure, offering encryption and privacy controls for off-network users. This comprehensive approach positions LUMINATE as a solution for organizations seeking to manage modern security challenges holistically.