The company specialized in cybersecurityCybersecurity solutions are essential in today’s era. FlashStart has been recognized by DNSperf, an independent global reference source, as the fastest safe browsing filter provider in the world. This protection system, used in 161 countries by businesses, educational institutions, and government entities, has established itself as one of the most effective solutions for preventing access to malicious content and threats on the web.
Maximum speed and reliability in browsing protection
FlashStart’s DNS filtering service offers unprecedented response speed, registering an access time of 13.78 milliseconds, a figure lower than competitors such as Cloudflare, Google DNS, and Cisco Umbrella. According to data from DNSperf, FlashStart’s technology not only provides agile browsing with minimal impact on performance, but also guarantees a reliability of 99.999999%, delivering robust protection against cyberattacks and unwanted content.
The DNSperf report evaluates the performance of leading DNS services through IPv4 connectivity tests with a one-second timeout. In this analysis, FlashStart stood out from other leading market solutions, reinforcing its position as the best choice for service providers, businesses, and public administrations seeking secure and efficient browsing.
Exponential growth and global expansion
The recognition from DNSperf adds to a period of accelerated growth for FlashStart. In the past two years, the company has recorded a 71.43% increase in its business activity (2023-2024), driven by strategic alliances with companies in the United States and the integration of its technology into telecommunications services and managed IT providers.
The telecommunications market, along with system integrators and managed service providers, represents a key area of expansion for the company. Its adaptability and ease of integration with different platforms have been a decisive factor in its growth.
Advanced protection with artificial intelligence and Anycast
According to Francesco Collini, CEO of FlashStart, “Most cyberattacks come from infected websites, which makes a secure DNS filter one of the most effective and cost-efficient solutions for protecting businesses and public agencies.”
FlashStart stands out for implementing machine learning technology to continuously update its database of dangerous sites. Thanks to its Anycast infrastructure, FlashStart’s DNS service filters nearly two billion web access requests daily, protecting the browsing of 25 million active users and monitoring 200,000 new websites every day.
Furthermore, FlashStart integrates natively with Microsoft Active Directory, allowing for optimized and personalized management in corporate environments. This functionality enhances the ability to control and manage network access, providing greater security for businesses and institutions that require a high level of protection in their IT systems.
FlashStart: a benchmark in digital security
Since its founding in 2001 in Europe, FlashStart has evolved to become a benchmark in the cybersecurity sector. Its cloud-based DNS filtering platform is used globally to prevent digital threats and block unwanted content before it reaches end users.
With a growing presence in the international market and technology validated by independent tests, FlashStart positions itself as a key solution in the field of secure browsing.