About ScoutDNS
ScoutDNS provides a cloud based DNS filtering service for organizations of any size.
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Make Everything Easier
We commit to making everything easier wherever possible. That means easier to configure, easier to manage, easier to protect, and easier to do business with.
Add Value Continually
We always look for ways to improve our platform, contribute to the community, and help elevate security practices for organizations of all sizes.
Golden Rule Treatment
Every interaction matters. We treat every employee, prospect, customer, vendor, and partner with the same respect and integrity we would want in return.
The Start of Something Great
ScoutDNS was founded out of a clear need for better DNS filtering protection, built for real-world IT teams, not just the Fortune 500.
In 2015, Tim Adams was running a network services integrator when Cisco acquired OpenDNS. Recognizing the growing importance of DNS-layer security and the lack of flexible, cloud-native options for smaller organizations, Tim saw an opportunity to do things differently.
In 2017, Tim launched ChurchDNS, a DNS filtering solution designed to bring the powerful, cloud-managed capabilities of modern network infrastructure to DNS security. The goal was to make better DNS filtering protection accessible to the budgets of nonprofits.
Growing and Evolving
Soon after, Tim sold his network services business. As demand for ChurchDNS grew beyond nonprofits into businesses, government agencies, and IT service providers, Tim saw the need to expand. In 2019, he rebuilt the platform with a focus on IT service providers and rebranded it as ScoutDNS to reflect its broader market reach.
Over the next several years, ScoutDNS experienced rapid growth in the Managed Service Provider space and earned a reputation as a powerful yet easy-to-use platform at a modest price point.
Continuing to Innovate
As ScoutDNS continues to grow, our mission remains the same: to make DNS-layer protection more accessible, more manageable, and more effective for organizations of all sizes.
Looking ahead, we are focused on expanding the capabilities of our platform to meet the evolving needs of IT service providers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses worldwide. This includes deeper policy control, more advanced threat protection, improved reporting tools, and integrations that make security easier to manage across complex environments.
Our Commitment to You
We are investing heavily in user experience, automation, and partnerships that help our customers stay protected without needless complexity.
Our commitment is simple. Build the easiest-to-use Protective DNS solution on the market, and pair it with responsive support and a refreshingly simple business experience.
Still Have Questions? Just Ask.
Get in touch with our team to learn more about ScoutDNS and how we can help protect your organization.