Category: DNS Forensics

In the evolving field of DNS forensics, the correlation of SSL Certificate Transparency logs with DNS data has become a powerful method for uncovering hidden infrastructure, tracking threat actors, and enriching domain-based investigations. Certificate Transparency, an open framework designed to bring greater accountability to the issuance of SSL/TLS certificates, requires Certificate Authorities to log all…

In the context of DNS forensics, the ability to accurately identify DNS-based adversary simulation tools has become increasingly important. Adversary simulation, often referred to as red teaming, uses controlled attack techniques to mimic real-world threat actors in order to test and improve an organization’s defenses. Many simulation tools exploit DNS as a covert communication channel…

In the dynamic field of cybersecurity, the role of DNS forensics has become increasingly important in the early detection of threats. However, detection alone is not sufficient to protect an organization from the rapid progression of attacks. Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) technologies have emerged as critical tools for translating DNS threat intelligence into…

DNS amplification attacks are among the most potent forms of distributed denial-of-service assaults, leveraging the open and decentralized nature of the Domain Name System to flood a target with massive volumes of unsolicited traffic. In these attacks, adversaries exploit misconfigured open resolvers or authoritative servers by sending DNS queries with a spoofed source IP address…

DNS masquerading attacks pose a significant challenge even within the highly controlled environments of zero trust networks. Zero trust architecture is built on the principle of “never trust, always verify,” with rigorous access controls, authentication requirements, and segmentation across all systems. However, the fundamental reliance on DNS for domain name resolution remains a critical weak…

Event correlation between SIEM and DNS sensors is a critical technique in advanced cybersecurity operations, particularly within the domain of DNS forensics. Modern enterprise networks generate immense volumes of security-relevant data, and a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system acts as the central hub for ingesting, normalizing, correlating, and analyzing these disparate sources. DNS…

DNS forensics in Software-Defined Networking environments represents a frontier of both opportunity and complexity in modern cybersecurity operations. SDN architecture fundamentally changes how network control and forwarding are handled, introducing centralized programmability and abstraction into network management. While SDN provides unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and automation, it also introduces new challenges for forensic investigations, particularly those…

DNS sinkholes have long been a foundational defensive mechanism in cybersecurity, used to redirect malicious or suspicious domain queries to controlled servers where traffic can be analyzed, neutralized, or simply prevented from reaching its intended harmful destination. However, as defenders have become more adept at deploying sinkholes, attackers have correspondingly developed increasingly sophisticated evasion techniques…

Geo-spatial analysis of malicious domain spread is an increasingly vital capability within the domain of DNS forensics, offering deep insights into how cyber threats propagate across different regions, how threat actors structure their infrastructure geographically, and how specific regions might be targeted or exploited differently. As malicious campaigns grow more sophisticated, the attackers behind them…

DNS threat modeling for critical infrastructure represents a foundational exercise in modern cybersecurity strategy, aiming to systematically identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the exploitation of DNS systems supporting vital national and organizational services. Critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, healthcare, water systems, and financial services rely heavily on DNS for internal communication,…