In 1983, computer scientist created a naming database that would forever change the face of the internet: the Domain Name System (DNS).Ìý
Mockapetris’s revolutionary invention worked by distributing the mapping of domain names to IP addresses across a network of servers instead of the original method of maintaining relationships on a centrally stored file. DNS proved to be much more accessible, scalable, and efficient than the old method, leading the new dynamic naming system to become one of the first just three years after Mockapetris introduced it to the world.
Over the last 40 years, DNS has progressed to keep up with changes to the internet, use cases, and security threats. And it’s become central to digital trust, the complete architecture that allows organizations and individuals to transact and communicate online with the confidence that the footprints recorded in the digital world are secure.
Ensuring this level of safety means organizations need to have a digital trust strategy in place—and DNS plays a vital role.Ìý
Let’s look at some of the ways DNS has evolved since 1983 and how its advancements have turned it into a foundational part of a successful digital trust strategy.
Security wasn’t Mockapetris’s top priority when he invented DNS, but vulnerabilities soon began to reveal themselves. In 1997, DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) entered the scene to address cyber-attack threats and protect the integrity of the information being transferred.
DNSSEC serves as an additional layer of cryptographic verification to DNS responses, enhancing the security and integrity of the entire system.Ìý
Here are some of the improvements DNSSEC enables:
The role of DNS in certificate management adds another critical benefit to a well-rounded digital trust strategy. As the definitive source of information for a domain, authoritative DNS servers are a pivotal part of the management and verification of TLS certificates.
Integrating DNSSEC is vital to certificate management, but DNS provides continuous encryption and trust in several other ways:
As the Domain Name System enters its next decade, we expect its evolution to continue. And there’s one development worth keeping an especially close eye on: .
The is an EU regulation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity by setting strict security and incident reporting standards for organizations that provide essential or digital services.
Article 28 deals with the accuracy and availability of the domain name registration database. The standards outlined in this article would directly impact digital trust and the DNS industry in several ways:
The digital landscape is constantly changing, but DNS will remain a crucial part of a comprehensive digital trust strategy. As cyber threats evolve, it’s more important than ever to select a reputable authoritative DNS solution like ÃÛÌÒTV DNS Trust Manager to help keep digital trust a constant in your organization’s online interactions and communications.
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