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DNSSEC explained for beginners

Introduce to DNSSEC

In order to supply cryptographic authentication to DNS data, a set of security techniques known as DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) was built. It verifies and validates the accuracy of DNS data, so you know they haven’t been changed.

Because it validates each DNS query step, network experts frequently refer to it as a chain of trust.

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What is DNS tunneling?

Do you know how dangerous and damaging DNS tunneling could be for your organization? If not, no worries. In this article, we will explain that. In addition, we will give you more information about its purpose, how it functions, and the prevention methods. So, let’s not waste any more time and get into business.

Meaning of DNS tunneling

DNS tunneling is a malicious and complex attack. Its purpose is to send DNS requests to the attacker’s server, giving the attackers a covert conduit for command and control and a route for data espionage. The cybercriminals breach the target DNS server and remotely take over management using data payloads.

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