Michael Smith of Vercara delves into DNS’s critical role as foundational internet infrastructure and outlines essential steps to secure it against escalating cyber threats.
The Critical Role of DNS in National Infrastructure Security
From cyberattacks against water systems and power grids to communications and transportation, there’s a clear uptick in recent attacks targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure. The alarming reality is these attacks impact more than just the targeted organizations and entities; they also place everyday citizens at risk. As global tensions continue to fuel these campaigns, one often overlooked “critical infrastructure” must become a focus – the Domain Name System (DNS)—the most foundational part of the internet. DNS disruption could prevent access to critical resources and halt services around the nation (and the globe).
DNS is often referred to as the “address book of the Internet.” While this comparison is incredibly common, it underestimates the complex nature of DNS. At the basic level of DNS, it is as easy as adding resource records to a zone—be it a…
