Mismanaged DNS Records Put Your Brand at Risk
Is your organization’s critical DNS infrastructure secure?
Mismanaged DNS records expose your brand to significant risks, including unauthorized access, phishing campaigns, and sophisticated hijacking attacks. This webinar provides enterprise leaders with the essential knowledge to protect their digital assets.
In this webinar, Mo Zaman and Ivan Hadzhiev, DNS experts and Implementation Consultants from DMARC Manager, join Leanne Kenny, Markmonitor’s Manager of Global Industry Relations, EMEA, as they deliver an overview of DNS hygiene. Drawing on decades of combined experience in deliverability and email security, our speakers provide actionable insights into the security challenges and scenarios associated with DNS management. Learn how bad actors leverage reconnaissance tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within your DNS records, and discover the preventative measures necessary to fortify your defenses.
This session offers a deep dive into DNS abuse, demonstrating how seemingly minor oversights can lead to major security incidents. Our experts detail the methods for detecting, mitigating, and preventing these threats to ensure the integrity of your domain portfolio.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- (01:50) Key DNS Terminology: A foundational overview of DNS, resource records, and email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). * (05:15) DNS Reconnaissance: How attackers use public tools to identify weaknesses in your DNS infrastructure.
- (12:35) Security Challenges & Scenarios: An exploration of unauthorized access, mismanaged DNS, and DNS hijacking. * (16:45) Mismanaged DNS: Analysis of an attack stemming from over-authorized SPF records.
- (25:40) Dangling DNS: Understanding the specific attack vector of subdomain takeovers.
- (33:00) How to Protect from DNS Abuse: A three-step framework for detection, mitigation, and prevention. * (34:10) Detection Methods: Utilizing DMARC reports, DNS monitoring, and robust documentation.
- (36:30) Mitigation Strategies: Steps to restore polluted records, flush DNS, and conduct root cause analysis. * (38:50) Preventative Measures: Implementing processes for decommissioning, access control, and change management.
- (43:20) The Importance of Time to Live (TTL): Expert guidance on setting appropriate TTL values.
Watch the webinar above to gain the strategic and tactical knowledge required to audit your current practices and implement a robust DNS security framework. And protect your organization from the critical threats posed by mismanaged DNS with Markmonitor’s services and solutions.
