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DNS filtering with authentication

Optimized Throughput

Filtering HTTP connections and employing traditional proxy servers can protect users from web threats but also increase latency. DNS filters would be a better option, but they lacked authentication – until NxFilter came along.
DNS , Server , Webserver
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Solving the security problems of encrypted DNS

Double-Edged Sword

DNS encryption offers WiFi users good protection in public spaces; however, in the enterprise, it prevents the evaluation and filtering of name resolution.
DNS , encryption , Security
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Domain name resolution with DNS over HTTPS

Secure Paths

The new DNS over HTTPS standard from the Internet Engineering Task Force is meant to eliminate some of the known vulnerabilities of the Domain Name System.
DNS , domain name system , Linux , Security
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DNSSEC-aware DNS caching with Unbound

Name Game

If you don't have access to a DNSSEC-aware name server, you can set up your own with Unbound.
DNS , Security
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Service discovery, monitoring, load balancing, and more with Consul

Cloud Nanny

Modern-day DevOps techniques bring automation to everyday tasks, such as service discovery, monitoring, and load balancing.
cloud , DNS , tools , Unix
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PowerDNS: Database Back End and Poweradmin Web GUI

PowerDNS is a secure, scalable, and reliable DNS server solution licensed under the GPL. We show you how to create a primary server with a MySQL back end managed by a Poweradmin web GUI.

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Exploring PowerDNS

PowerDNS is an amazing, feature-rich, and versatile DNS server option.

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Lighten Your DNS Load with TinyDNS

TinyDNS is superfast, minuscule, and secure DNS server software.

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Figure 1: Searching out non-related domain names with Fierce.

Intruder Tools

Professional attackers have much more pointed at your site than just Nmap, and you should too if you want to test your network’s security. We’ll show you some tools intruders use to gather information.

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