DNS as Critical Infrastructure - Do You Know Where Your Domain Is?

Explore the critical role of the Domain Name System (DNS) in Internet infrastructure and cybersecurity in this 54-minute conference talk from BruCON Security Conference. Delve into the evolution of DNS beyond its primary function of masking host addressing complexities, examining its crucial role in email delivery and the implementation of security measures like DNSSEC, SPF, and CAA. Investigate the state of DNS operations for various country code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) and global top domains, considering the physical and logical hosting locations of DNS servers and the associated risks. Analyze adoption rates of security functionalities within ccTLDs, focusing on DNSSEC and CAA records. Gain insights into key operational and risk management principles for smaller organizations to enhance compliance with current best practices in DNS management and security.