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GUEST ESSAY: Addressing DNS, domain names and Certificates to improve security postures

The Last Watchdog

In 2019, we’ve seen a surge in domain name service (DNS) hijacking attempts and have relayed warnings from the U.S. Our most recent Domain Name Security report featuring insights from the defense, media, and financial sectors illustrates the risk trends. Security goes beyond the firewall, not just behind it.

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NSA, CISA issue guidance on Protective DNS services

SC Magazine

A PDNS service uses existing DNS protocols and architecture to analyze DNS queries and mitigate threats. A PDNS can log and save suspicious queries and provide a blocked response, delaying or preventing malicious actions – such as ransomware locking victim files – while letting organizations investigate using those logged DNS queries.

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Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

Zero Day

Router and firewall configuration: Your own routers and firewalls can help. If you don't have firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that are tough enough to handle large traffic volumes without degrading performance, buy them.

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A 3-Tiered Approach to Securing Your Home Network

Daniel Miessler

Next come your social media accounts, and then any accounts that control IoT systems in your house. Do you have internet-connected lights, appliances, gaming systems, media systems, etc? Change your DNS to 1.1.1.2, Next, you can consider changing your DNS settings on all your devices to use those by Cloudflare.

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Cyber Defense Magazine – September 2019 has arrived. Enjoy it!

Security Affairs

Our Growing Media Platforms… www.cyberdefenseawards.com www.cyberdefensemagazine.com www.cyberdefenseradio.com www.cyberdefensetv.com After 7 Years, We’ve Completely Rebuilt CyberDefenseMagazine.com – Please Let Us Know What You Think. Cyber Defense Magazine September 2019 Edition has arrived. We hope you like it.

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Best Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection Tools

eSecurity Planet

In addition, most DDoS mitigation solution providers bundle Web Application Firewall functionality to prevent DDoS attacks at the application layer. Edge DNS is a DNS service that moves DNS resolution from on premises or data centers to the Akamai Intelligent Edge. Protects websites, networks, DNS and individual IPs.

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Cyber Defense Magazine – August 2019 has arrived. Enjoy it!

Security Affairs

Our Growing Media Platforms… www.cyberdefenseawards.com www.cyberdefensemagazine.com www.cyberdefenseradio.com www.cyberdefensetv.com After 7 Years, We’ve Completely Rebuilt CyberDefenseMagazine.com – Please Let Us Know What You Think. Cyber Defense Magazine August 2019 Edition has arrived. We hope you like it.

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