DNS resolution represents the very first step for any web request: if you manage your company’s network infrastructure or operate as a Managed Service Provider, speed and security are crucial from the very first click.
In this landscape, FlashStart officially reaffirms its position as the fastest Protective DNS in the world, defining a new benchmark for cybersecurity and web browsing protection.
DNSPerf, the benchmark platform for DNS performance, certified this achievement, recording an average resolution time of just 13.51 ms for FlashStart and ranking it ahead of global giants such as Cloudflare, Google DNS, DNSFilter, and Cisco Umbrella.
This record is paired with strong operational continuity, featuring a 99.96% uptime, offering the perfect combination of responsiveness, reliability, and advanced enterprise filtering.
Benchmark Numbers Compared
Achieving an average resolution time of 13.51 ms, FlashStart secures first place globally in the public DNS category, outperforming major industry players including:
- Cloudflare (13.80 ms): outperforming the main competitor and maintaining a 2.1% advantage.
- DNSFilter (18.92 ms): pulling ahead with a clear margin and recording 28.6% lower latency.
- Google DNS (19.44 ms) and Cisco Umbrella (20.48 ms): delivering significantly faster performance and reducing wait times by over 30%.
The benchmark provides a clear picture of response speed, confirming FlashStart’s leadership and demonstrating how enterprise-grade security can be combined with instantaneous response times.
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DNS Latency as a Key Metric for Network Speed
When discussing web performance, attention often centers solely on Internet connection bandwidth. In the operation of the Domain Name System, however, the true metric of efficiency is DNS latency.
Latency represents the actual reaction time: it is the interval, measured in milliseconds, required for the resolver to receive a request, verify security policies, and return the destination IP address.
Ensuring low DNS latency translates directly into fast browsing, reducing waiting times in every browsing session.
How Is Resolution Speed Measured on DNSPerf?
To ensure an impartial and representative evaluation of global performance, DNSPerf currently relies on a network of 413 test servers distributed across the globe for worldwide coverage.
The methodology is based on processing lists with substantial streams of DNS requests, sent directly to the servers under evaluation to assess their responsiveness. During testing, the platform detects resolution latency by timing the exact interval required to receive the response to each query sent. The final average latency figure synthesizes the response times of all completed requests, providing an objective measurement of real-world performance.
All technical details regarding the benchmark methodology are transparent and available in DNSPerf’s open-source repository.
Why Choose FlashStart: Speed, Advanced DNS Filtering, and AI-Powered Security
Integrating FlashStart’s protective DNS is the fast, reliable way to protect workstations, servers, and mobile devices from online threats and inappropriate content: uncompromising security designed for modern, always-connected networks.
Choosing FlashStart delivers key competitive advantages:
- World leader in DNS speed: certified by independent DNSPerf testing, allowing you to enforce strict security filters with zero delay.
- AI-driven domain classification: an intelligent engine continuously analyzes the global web, instantly categorizing newly registered domains and emerging threats to neutralize cyberattacks before they strike.
- Simple and immediate integration: compatible with any router, corporate firewall, or endpoint, configurable in minutes without investing in dedicated hardware.
- Resilience guaranteed by the global Anycast network: guaranteed 99.95% uptime supported by a geo-distributed Anycast infrastructure, designed for the operational continuity needs of MSPs, ISPs, and complex enterprise networks.
Security and Speed Without Compromise: Bring FlashStart’s Performance to Your Network
With FlashStart, advanced security and resolution speed work in complete synergy, representing a fast and robust defense for ISPs, MSPs, and Service Integrators. Choosing our solution means relying on a dependable, resilient Anycast infrastructure designed to effectively protect every connection.
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