Category: Emerging DNS Technologies

As organizations increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies to leverage the unique advantages of different cloud providers, the complexity of managing Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure across these environments has grown. Multi-cloud deployments, which involve the use of multiple cloud platforms to host applications, data, and services, demand robust DNS coordination to ensure seamless connectivity, reliability, and…

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a foundational component of internet infrastructure, responsible for translating human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. Despite its critical role, DNS has historically operated without robust privacy protections, leaving queries and responses vulnerable to interception, tampering, and misuse. In recent years, there has been significant progress in enhancing DNS…

The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as a cornerstone of internet functionality, enabling the seamless resolution of domain names into IP addresses. Despite its robustness, the current DNS infrastructure relies heavily on cryptographic techniques to ensure security and integrity. Protocols such as DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) use traditional public-key cryptography to authenticate DNS responses and…

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized modern life, connecting devices ranging from home appliances and security cameras to industrial equipment and medical devices. However, the proliferation of IoT devices has also introduced significant security challenges. Many IoT devices are deployed with minimal security configurations, outdated firmware, or weak credentials, making them vulnerable to compromise.…

The Domain Name System (DNS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates are foundational technologies that enable secure and reliable internet communication. DNS translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, allowing users to access websites and online services seamlessly. SSL certificates, now commonly referred to as TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates, ensure the confidentiality and integrity…

The Domain Name System (DNS), traditionally known for translating domain names into IP addresses, is increasingly recognized for its potential in enhancing network security. One of the emerging use cases for DNS is as a tool for data leakage prevention (DLP). Data leakage, the unauthorized transmission of sensitive information outside an organization, poses a significant…

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the cornerstone of internet functionality, enabling users to connect to websites, applications, and services by translating human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. Despite its critical role, DNS infrastructure is not immune to failures, whether caused by cyberattacks, misconfigurations, hardware malfunctions, or natural disasters. A DNS outage can lead…

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental technology that underpins internet functionality, resolving domain names into IP addresses to enable seamless connectivity. While DNS is essential for legitimate operations, it is also exploited by malicious actors to facilitate botnet command and control (C2) activities. Botnets, which are networks of compromised devices under the control…

As the demand for more agile, secure, and efficient networking solutions grows, Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) have emerged as a transformative technology. SD-WAN simplifies the management of wide-area networks by decoupling the control plane from the underlying hardware, enabling centralized policy enforcement and dynamic traffic routing. At the same time, the Domain Name System…

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a critical component of the internet, ensuring seamless communication between users and online resources by translating domain names into IP addresses. Despite its importance, DNS is frequently targeted by cyberattacks, particularly flood-based denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks overwhelm DNS servers with an excessive number of…