Definition
DNS Security encompasses the technologies and practices that protect DNS infrastructure from attacks such as DNS poisoning, amplification attacks, and hijacking, ensuring the integrity and availability of domain name resolution.
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DNSSEC
DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is a suite of specifications that add authentication to DNS responses through digital signatures, preventing DNS spoofing and cache poisoning attacks.
DNS Poisoning
DNS Poisoning (also called DNS Spoofing) is an attack that corrupts DNS cache data so that domain name queries return incorrect IP addresses, redirecting users to malicious websites without their knowledge.
Network Security
Network security encompasses the policies, practices, and technologies designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of computer networks and data. It includes both hardware and software solutions that defend against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
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