Understanding DNSSEC
Introduction
DNS was designed in the 1980s, and security wasn't part of the original specification.
Technical deep-dives into cybersecurity, web vulnerabilities, and secure coding practices.
DNS was designed in the 1980s, and security wasn't part of the original specification.
Every time someone visits your website or sends you an email, the Domain Name System (DNS) is the first thing that springs into action.
When you receive a letter with a wax seal, you know two things: the letter hasn't been tampered with, and it genuinely came from the person whose seal it bears.
When an email arrives at Gmail or Outlook, the receiving server asks a simple question: "Is the server that sent this email actually allowed to send mail for this domain?" The
Your domain name is one of your most valuable digital assets. It's how customers find your website and—critically—how they recognize emails from you.