DNSSEC: A security extension for the DNS protocol that uses digital signatures to ensure the authenticity of DNS data and protect it from tampering and spoofing, thereby preventing attacks such as DNS poisoning.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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