Businesses Are Bleeding - The Global State of DNS Attacks by Marcus Bowring

Even non-security focused individuals with the most basic understanding of network technology are aware of how everything connected to the Internet uses an IP address, and how DNS is part of the process of connecting. DNS is the core foundation of how people interact with the Internet and how many business products work. But why are organizations not investing in strengthening their cyber resilience when DNS attacks are more rampant than ever? 

Businesses, especially in 2019, have observed a dramatic increase in sophisticated attacks, hitting every industry, causing billions in damage, not to mention the brand damage, the disruptions in services and business operations, and harmful data breaches (talking about you, Equifax). So with 2020 looming, let’s walk through this year’s battlefield to prepare adequately for what’s coming next.

DNS Security Matters

Being an older and stable function of the internet, DNS can be a lower priority for cybersecurity professionals, but the threat landscape is continually evolving. With DNS attacks increasing, it’s important to be proactive about what you can do to prevent such attacks.

A recent cyber security survey has shown DNS attacks are on the rise, and the results show that the majority of mid-market businesses and enterprises will be targeted this coming year. It’s also important to understand that the role of ethical hackers is becoming....

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