Tips to keep your DNS safe and secure

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Stayalive
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Here’s how to secure them:

1. Use Strong Registrar Security
Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your domain registrar account. A compromised account can lead to DNS hijacking.

2. Lock Your Domain
Enable domain lock (also called registrar lock). This prevents unauthorized transfers or DNS changes.

3. Use Reliable DNS Providers
Choose reputable DNS hosts that offer built-in DDoS protection, DNSSEC support, and automatic backups.

4. Enable DNSSEC
DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) protects your DNS records from tampering and spoofing attacks.

5. Restrict Access
Limit who can modify DNS records. Grant access only to trusted users and regularly review permissions.

6. Monitor DNS Changes
Set up alerts for any DNS updates. Quick detection can save you from major damage if unauthorized changes happen.

7. Regular Backups
Always keep a backup of your current DNS settings. In case of errors or attacks, you can restore them quickly.

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Netsurfer
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In addition to those, you can add these too for secure you DNS setting..

1. Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
2. Set Up DNS Monitoring Alerts
3. Minimize DNS Zone Transfers
4. Configure Time-to-Live (TTL) Carefully
5. Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
6. Separate DNS Management from Website Hosting
7. Avoid Using Default DNS Settings
8. Encrypt Communication with DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT)

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