Everyone and everything on the Internet depends on the Domain Name System (DNS) being functional. The DNS has been a common vector for attacks in recent years, and 2019 seems to be no different. Many of these attacks have goals far more sinister than simply taking a company offline or defacing a website; reported attacks include redirecting some or all of an organisation’s domain to gain access to protected resources, intercept traffic, and even obtain TLS certificates for that domain. Organisations should perform regular DNS reviews and audits. The following guidelines provide a starting point for your review.
CentralNic Group Plc (LON: CNIC) is a London-based AIM-listed company which develops and manages software platforms allowing businesses globally to use the internet for their own websites and email, as well as protecting their brands online.