Few technologies are more critical to the Internet than the Domain Name System (DNS), which translates domain names like www.internetsociety.org into IP addresses. DNS Security Extensions — DNSSEC — helps to ensure that you are communicating with the correct website or service.
DNSSEC acts like tamper-proof packaging for domain name data, giving users more confidence in their online activities. DNSSEC provides a level of additional security where your web browser can check to make sure the DNS information is correct and was not modified.
DNSSEC also provides us with a platform for future innovations to enhance user confidence in Internet-based services.
Our DNSSEC work is found directly in the Deploy360 DNSSEC section. A few resources to get started include:
