Linux Exposed: Understanding and Attacking DNS

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 14, 2004

[ Thanks to Wezel for this link. ]

“The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed resource used by
most every network application. DNS data is generally trusted
implicitly; false data therefore can jeopardize the integrity of
network traffic and allow attackers to play manin- the-middle with
all traffic. DNS security depends on the client, server, and their
respective trust relationship. Securing the trust relationship and
building a reliable server can create a reliable and secure DNS
structure for the system administrator behind your corporate and
private communication requirements. Security of a DNS server varies
according to its active role and name resolution requirements.
Server responsibilities can be classified as one of three
types…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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