Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Threat Hunting
Leveraging Hidden DNS Information to Fight Threats
Stuart Reed of Nominet on Using DNS to Get Visibility on Security RisksThe information provided in a domain name system is far deeper than just those transactions that take place. A DNS provides much more granular information around some security risks, although CISOs tend to overlook this information, says Stuart Reed of Nominet.
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"With more and more firms embarking on the digital transformation journey, there are lot more inflection points where threats can manifest themselves and cause harm to organizations," he says.
In a video interview with Information Security Media Group at RSA Conference 2019 in San Francisco, Reed discusses:
- The changing threat landscape;
- Foundational controls lacking in a breach;
- The concept of DNS tunneling.
Reed is vice president of product at Nominet. He is directly responsible for driving Nominet's cybersecurity roadmap both from a strategic and delivery perspective.