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We help effectively manage, promote, and secure our clients' valuable brand assets against the threats of the online world.
Leading companies around the world choose CSC as their trusted partner to gain control of their digital assets, maximize their online potential, and increase online security against brand risks.
• Consolidate and Secure – CSC centralizes your digital assets and keeps them secure and fully operational, 24/7
• Monitor and Enforce – Our tailored and evolving solutions help prevent revenue loss and brand abuse by identifying and eliminating digital infringements and counterfeiting
• Optimize and Promote – We optimize your assets to seize control of growth opportunities, regain lost web traffic, and maximize the return on investment of your digital portfolio
CSC protects more than half of the 100 Best Global Brands (Interbrand®), including 8 of the top 10, as well as a growing share of Global 2000® companies. Clients choose CSC for our first-class service, our global reach, and the value of our complimentary, expert advice. Reach us by phone in North America: 1-888-780-2723, Europe: +44 (0)207 751 0055, or Asia Pacific: +61 (0)3 8624 2300.
The Australian domain registry, auDA, has now confirmed their new licensing rules will go into effect on April 12, 2021. The registry has been working on this change for quite some time in preparation for the anticipated launch of their top-level domain (TLD), .AU. more
For most people, a domain is just an address that you type into a browser, but for businesses, domain names are the foundation of their online presence. A recent article says, "When it comes to operating a business online, the domain name is the center of everything. The domain name should ensure a frictionless and painless experience for the company, its customers, its partners and suppliers, and its employees." more
This year has seen rapid growth for eCommerce, with people turning to online shopping more than ever due to lockdowns and quarantine restrictions. Recent studies have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from physical stores to digital shopping by roughly five years. more
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are arguably the most sophisticated of all email phishing attacks, and some of the most costly. From 2016-2018, BEC alone made $5.3 billion, but it's not an attack that everyone is familiar with. more
The year 2020 has created an increased impetus for change - especially as companies embrace digital transformation at an accelerated pace. Cybercriminals have also upped their game, switching their attention to hot targets such as healthcare and pharmaceutical brands. more
A year after KPMG migrated all their webpages under home.kpmg, the Brand Registry Group interviewed them to talk about the impact. In the interview, KPMG shares how planning and communication are key in changing to a .BRAND domain name. Their experience ties in nicely to CSC’s three-phase .BRAND approach. more
For those actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions, now is the time to do extensive due diligence to understand any implications around intellectual property (IP) and, more importantly, to understand what cybersecurity risks there may be. more
Following a public announcement from the FBI and CISA warning the public to avoid spoofed election-related internet domains, CSC announced research findings that show the overwhelming majority of registered typo domains related to the election are vulnerable. more
When brands think about registering a trademark, it's natural to consider the classes that match the direct nature of their products and services. A car manufacturer would register under vehicles; an apparel brand would register in clothing, footwear, and headwear – and perhaps jewelry if they offer accessories. more
David Conrad, CTO of The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), recently presented a keynote during a webinar we collaborated on with other internet organizations. This post summarises his explanation of the domain name system (DNS) ecosystem, its vulnerabilities, and threat mitigations. more
In our June 2020 Dot Brand Insights Report, we look into the increase in .BRAND domains being used by brand owners to communicate important messaging to their customers, investors, and employees in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. more
Companies have invested in security solutions at an exponential rate to protect themselves from the continually evolving cybersecurity threats, yet they remain vulnerable. Company domain names, domain name systems (DNS), and digital certificates are being attacked or compromised with increasing frequency, sophistication, and severity. more
Everyone is aware of the current worldwide cyber attacks and data breaches hitting major brands from every direction, but not everyone knows how to defend their brand against them. It may seem hopeless and, at times, impossible, but it's not. more
The domain name system (DNS) forms the underlying infrastructure for how the internet works, serving as a directory to point users to the right web content. When DNS goes down, websites, email, voice-over IP, and remote employee login goes down with it. more
Your .BRAND ownership equates to authority in the new generic top-level domain space – showing that you, not a competitor – is the owner of the brand to the right of the dot. more
CSC is a signatory of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord. If you are attending RSA in San Francisco, please join us at the Cybersecurity Tech Accord Reception on Tuesday, February 25, at 5:30 p.m. more
The Iran geopolitical crisis will have unseen consequences on businesses worldwide. Last weekend, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert highlighting some of these business risks. more
Vincent DAngelo
Global Director at CSCJoined on Dec 18, 2019
Alban Kwan
East Asia Regional Director at CSCJoined on Feb 25, 2020
Ken Linscott
Product Director, Domains and Security at CSCJoined on Mar 13, 2020
David Barnett
Brand Monitoring Subject-Matter Expert at CSCJoined on Apr 09, 2020
Connie Hon
Domain Product Manager at CSCJoined on Jun 12, 2018