Case Studies

DNS is one of the most essential functions of the Internet, but until recently, DNS queries have been largely unprotected. Left unencrypted, which websites users visit are visible to anyone with a little tech know-how. With DNS traffic vulnerable to spoofing, interception, and hijacking by bad actors, Internet users are at risk of malware, ransomware, and data theft. Lack of protection is why DNS resolvers are one of the top-five DDoS weapons and DNS service ports are one of the top-10 UDP targets, according to the latest State of DDoS Weapons report. Critical aspects is to rapidly support the new encrypted DNS protocol to protect subscriber privacy and security while maintaining service continuity