DNS Security

DNS Security / Industry Updates

Diversity, Openness and vBSDcon 2013

Diversity is a central design principle of the Domain Name System; diversity is one reason the DNS industry in general, and Verisign in particular, doesn't do everything the same way and in the same place. more

Neustar’s Proposal for New gTLD Collision Risk Mitigation

Neustar has a vested interest in ensuring that the domain name system is as secure and stable as possible. We have been operating top level domains (TLDs) for more than a decade, and we intend to provide the same level of service as the back-end registry provider for more than 350 applicants for the new generic TLDs that we hope will become available in the coming months. more

Neustar Launches Enterprise Professional Services Offerings

Neustar announces the launch of Neustar Professional Services with a comprehensive suite of IT service offerings for enterprise organizations of all sizes. Neustar's seasoned team of professionals provides the expertise and resources organizations need to ensure the performance, security and reliability of their IT infrastructure. more

ARI Registry Services Expands Top-Level DNS Services With Bold Plans

ARI Registry Services is today formally announcing the public launch of a service to offer Top-Level Domain (TLD) DNS services for new TLD applicants and country code TLD operators. more

What’s in a Name Server?

With the domain name space continuing to expand and new service providers entering the market, there has been a lot of discussion about the different types of DNS services available today. more

Being a .PRO When Choosing a Registry Services Partner

We're excited to bring a new top-level domain into the Afilias family and help grow the use of it. I also think it shows that the top-level domain business is a unique one -- and it's not one to be entered into lightly. more

UK Cabinet Office Looks to BlueCat Networks’ Expertise and Best Practices for Securing PSN

The Public Sector Network (PSN) is a CIO Council initiative designed to create the effect of a single network across government. more

BlueCat Networks Helps Organizations Transition to IPv6 with HP

BlueCat Networks, the IPAM Intelligence company, today announced that its IP Address Management (IPAM) technology will be used as a component of HP Network Consulting for IPv6 services to help enterprises and governments worldwide simplify the transition to IPv6. more

BlueCat Networks to Host Webinar on DNS, DHCP and IPAM Featuring Independent Research Firm

In the BlueCat Networks webinar, guest speaker Andre Kindness will share key findings from the Forrester Research report "An Infrastructure Can Only Be As Efficient As DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management" (December 2, 2011) including what to look for in a DDI solution and the capabilities that make BlueCat Networks a top choice for DDI. more

Afilias Says “No” to SOPA

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is the subject of substantial controversy in the United States, and the domain name industry is squarely in the middle of the debate. Many DNS service providers and technology developers in the industry oppose SOPA, Afilias among them. Here's why. more