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CIRA Anycast DNS

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CIRA Anycast DNS is ranked #10 of 65 in internet filtering software on Inferse. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan.

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Facts

Service type
CIRA describes Anycast DNS as secondary DNS infrastructure for organizations.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
DDoS resilience
The service uses international nodes to absorb DDoS attacks that originate offshore.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Query routing
Anycast DNS routes DNS queries to the closest nameserver to reduce latency.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Network reach
CIRA says its global DNS servers peer with more than 5,000 networks.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Availability
CIRA advertises a 100% uptime service level agreement for DNS resolution.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
DNS security
The service supports DNSSEC and signed zone transfers using TSIG.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
IPv6
CIRA Anycast DNS supports IPv6 DNS resolution.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Management
Users can provision, monitor and manage DNS through a web management console.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
API and automation
CIRA lists REST API integration and automated provisioning of new DNS records with its notify listener.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Monitoring and support
CIRA says its networking and DNS experts monitor the service 24 hours a day and provides 24/7 technical support.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Reporting
The service offers hourly, daily and monthly DNS reports by zone, and automated alerts for zone transfer problems.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Security certification
CIRA states that it is ISO 27001 certified.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Limits and overages
The order form sets maximum zones, DNS resource records and monthly DNS queries, and CIRA reserves the right to charge extra when a customer exceeds those limits.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026
Intended customers
CIRA says the service is trusted by enterprises, large public organizations, ISPs and educational institutions.cira.ca · 5 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1998cira.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario, Canadacira.ca · 28 Sept 2026

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