Author: Staff

The fight against domain abuse is a critical component of maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of the domain name system. Both legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and the newer gTLDs introduced under ICANN’s expansion program have developed extensive infrastructure tools to deter malicious activity, including phishing, malware distribution, botnet operations, and cybersquatting.…

The domain name system is a critical component of global internet infrastructure, and the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to incidents is paramount for maintaining stability and security. Incident response protocols vary significantly between legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and the newer gTLDs introduced through ICANN’s expansion program. The differences in…

DNS firewalls play a critical role in safeguarding domain name system infrastructure against malicious activity, including phishing, malware distribution, and command-and-control (C2) operations. As threats targeting the DNS layer continue to evolve, both legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and newer gTLDs introduced through ICANN’s expansion have integrated DNS firewall technologies to protect…

Time-to-live (TTL) values play a crucial role in the efficiency, scalability, and performance of DNS resolution, dictating how long DNS records are cached by recursive resolvers before they need to be refreshed. The optimization of TTL strategies varies significantly between legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and the newer gTLDs introduced under ICANN’s…

The ability to scale and maintain robust infrastructure is essential for domain name registries, ensuring that DNS resolution, WHOIS services, and registration systems remain operational under varying levels of demand. Registry capacity planning differs significantly between legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and the newer gTLDs that emerged under ICANN’s domain expansion program.…

The introduction of a new top-level domain requires a structured rollout to ensure fair access and protect intellectual property holders. The Landrush and Sunrise periods are two critical phases in the launch process that govern how domains are allocated before becoming available for general registration. While both legacy TLDs and new gTLDs have employed these…

The migration of domain name system infrastructure to cloud-based environments has become a key focus for both legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and newer gTLDs that emerged from ICANN’s domain name expansion initiative. While both types of registries recognize the benefits of cloud computing, their approaches to migration differ significantly due to…

The distinction between thick and thin WHOIS models has long been a fundamental aspect of domain name registration data management, influencing how registrant information is stored, accessed, and maintained. In the thick WHOIS model, the central registry maintains all registrant details, while in the thin WHOIS model, only minimal information is stored at the registry…

The implementation of IPv6 within the domain name system is a crucial aspect of ensuring long-term scalability, performance, and resilience for internet infrastructure. As the supply of IPv4 addresses continues to dwindle, registries managing both legacy TLDs such as .com, .net, and .org and new gTLDs introduced under ICANN’s expansion program must support IPv6 to…

The root zone key signing ceremony is one of the most crucial security operations in the domain name system, serving as the foundation of DNSSEC and ensuring the integrity of domain name resolutions worldwide. These ceremonies involve the cryptographic signing of the root zone’s key set, a process that validates the chain of trust extending…