> Source: [sk184634](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk184634)

# sk184634 - The Security Gateway does not enforce the DNS Tunneling IPS protection when it originates from a DNS server

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk184634 |
| Date Created | 2026-02-06 |
| Last Modified | 2026-02-08 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |

## Symptoms

- The Security Gateway does not enforce the DNS Tunneling IPS protection on traffic originating from a DNS server, although it blocks similar traffic from non-DNS sources.

## Cause

The Security Gateway uses adaptive enforcement for the DNS tunneling IPS protection, to reduce false positives and minimize disruption of DNS services.

## Solution

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