Domain Name System

DNSFilter Provides a Better Secure Web Gateway with Guardian

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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The acquisition allows DNSFilter to provide a robust Secure Web Gateway (SWG) that more effectively protects user information and secures organizations against web-based threats.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition allows DNSFilter to provide a robust Secure Web Gateway (SWG) that more effectively protects user information and secures organizations against web-based threats.
  • Secure Web Gateway plays a critical role in modern security strategies, enabling organizations to better secure access to the service edge, said Ken Carnesi, CEO and Co-founder, DNSFilter.
  • Guardians technology provides the foundation for DNSFilter to disrupt the SWG market, adding full URL, file type, IP, and port filtering, along with VPN capabilities.
  • DNSFilters predictive DNS protection further enhances the security of Guardian users, and Guardians highly efficient Secure Web Gateway software stack enables filtering of new internet traffic layers for DNSFilter customers beyond DNS.

Gateway to Internet Governance Community, ICANN Fellowship Program Turns 15

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) marks the 15th anniversary of its flagship ICANN Fellowship Program, which has served as a gateway to participation in the Internet governance community for more than 800 fellows from 160 countries/territories.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) marks the 15th anniversary of its flagship ICANN Fellowship Program, which has served as a gateway to participation in the Internet governance community for more than 800 fellows from 160 countries/territories.
  • Fifteen years after its launch, the numbers highlight the enduring success of the ICANN Fellowship Program: More than 100 former fellows currently hold positions across the ICANN community and many more remain engaged within the broader Internet governance space.
  • The goal of the program is for fellows to become active members of the ICANN community, thereby strengthening the diversity of the multistakeholder model that forms the bedrock of ICANN's technical Internet governance approach.
  • "As the ICANN Fellowship Program turns 15, I am delighted that it has achieved the goals set a decade and a half ago," said Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair.

Gateway to Internet Governance Community, ICANN Fellowship Program Turns 15

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) marks the 15th anniversary of its flagship ICANN Fellowship Program, which has served as a gateway to participation in the Internet governance community for more than 800 fellows from 160 countries/territories.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) marks the 15th anniversary of its flagship ICANN Fellowship Program, which has served as a gateway to participation in the Internet governance community for more than 800 fellows from 160 countries/territories.
  • Fifteen years after its launch, the numbers highlight the enduring success of the ICANN Fellowship Program: More than 100 former fellows currently hold positions across the ICANN community and many more remain engaged within the broader Internet governance space.
  • The goal of the program is for fellows to become active members of the ICANN community, thereby strengthening the diversity of the multistakeholder model that forms the bedrock of ICANN's technical Internet governance approach.
  • "As the ICANN Fellowship Program turns 15, I am delighted that it has achieved the goals set a decade and a half ago," said Maarten Botterman, ICANN Board Chair.

DigiCert Acquires DNS Made Easy, Extending its Leadership in Digital Trust with Enterprise-Grade Managed DNS Services

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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LEHI, Utah, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DigiCert, Inc., a leading global provider of Digital Trust, backed by Clearlake Capital Group L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake"), Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P. ("Crosspoint") and TA Associates ("TA"), today announced that it has acquired DNS Made Easy, a global provider of enterprise-grade managed Domain Name System (DNS) services, as well as affiliated brands, including Constellix. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic acquisition showcases our commitment, in partnership with Clearlake, TA and the DigiCert tecyam, to drive growth and expand DigiCert's product offering."
  • The acquisition of DNS Made Easy expands DigiCert's digital trust portfolio to include managed DNS services with one of the fastest DNS response times and global availability.
  • "DNS management is essential for digital business, and adding DNS Made Easy and its best-in-class solutions is further solidifying DigiCert's role as the defining company in digital trust," said Deepika Chauhan, Executive Vice President at DigiCert.
  • "DNS Made Easy is thrilled to join forces with DigiCert," said DNS Made Easy CEO Steven Job.

DNS Abuse Institute Launches NetBeacon: First Ever Centralized DNS Abuse Reporting Service

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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RESTON, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DNS Abuse Institute (DNSAI), which was created by Public Interest Registry (PIR) in furtherance of its non-profit mission, today announced the launch of NetBeacon, the first centralized DNS Abuse reporting service. As part of its ongoing mission to combat DNS Abuse and bolster Internet safety, the DNSAI is now launching its largest undertaking to date. The DNSAI is launching NetBeacon in collaboration with CleanDNS, an anti-abuse solution developer, which generously donated the development and technology behind NetBeacon. 

Key Points: 
  • The new, free service, supported by Public Interest Registry and CleanDNS, addresses industry-wide need for a simplified, standardized, and streamlined abuse reporting system
    RESTON, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The DNS Abuse Institute (DNSAI), which was created by Public Interest Registry (PIR) in furtherance of its non-profit mission, today announced the launch of NetBeacon, the first centralized DNS Abuse reporting service.
  • "NetBeacon addresses the yearslong, industry-wide need for a reporting system that can simplify, standardize, and streamline the process for reporting DNS Abuse," said Graeme Bunton, Director of the DNS Abuse Institute.
  • "Netbeacon is the next step forward in combating DNS Abuse; enriched reports will save us time and create a safer DNS environment."
  • In 2021, PIR launched the DNS Abuse Institute to support the broader DNS community as part of its non-profit mission.

DNSFilter Releases Free LifeSaver Program to MSPs Impacted by Cisco Ending OpenDNS Contracts for MSPs

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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IT Nation Secure DNSFilter today announced its MSP LifeSaver program to support MSPs and MSSPs impacted by Cisco announcing end-of-sale, end-of-life dates for MSP contracts with OpenDNS, effective July 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • IT Nation Secure DNSFilter today announced its MSP LifeSaver program to support MSPs and MSSPs impacted by Cisco announcing end-of-sale, end-of-life dates for MSP contracts with OpenDNS, effective July 31, 2022.
  • Effective immediately, the LifeSaver program provides MSPs in need with DNSFilters AI-powered DNS security solution free of charge.
  • Better serving the MSP community was the reason DNSFilter was started, said Ken Carnesi, CEO and Co-founder, DNSFilter.
  • Prior to DNSFilter, Carnesi founded an ISP called Anaptyx and was an OpenDNS customer following its acquisition by Cisco Umbrella.

DNSFilter Accelerates Holistic Threat Detection and Response in the Enterprise with Data Export

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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RSAC 2022 DNSFilter today announced the availability of Data Export , a new feature allowing security teams to accelerate strategies for holistic threat detection and response in the enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • RSAC 2022 DNSFilter today announced the availability of Data Export , a new feature allowing security teams to accelerate strategies for holistic threat detection and response in the enterprise.
  • Data Export automates the export of DNSFilter query log data to leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and security monitoring solutions to be aggregated, analyzed, and actioned with multiple data sources.
  • With Data Export, we are streamlining the process of exporting data from an organization's largest attack vector: the Internet itself, to leading security monitoring solutions.
  • Data Export allows security teams to retain and analyze historical DNSFilter data in their security monitoring solution.

DNSFilter Appoints Colin Britton as Chief Operating Officer and Dave Raphael as Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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DNSFilter today announced the appointment of Colin Britton as Chief Operating Officer and Dave Raphael as Chief Product Officer.

Key Points: 
  • DNSFilter today announced the appointment of Colin Britton as Chief Operating Officer and Dave Raphael as Chief Product Officer.
  • At DNSFilter, were transforming the way the industry thinks of DNS security, said Ken Carnesi, Co-Founder and CEO, DNSFilter.
  • As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Britton will be responsible for guiding strategic growth and ensuring operational excellence.
  • As Chief Product Officer, Mr. Raphael will lead product management, engineering, threat research, and design of the companys AI-powered DNS security solution.

ICANN Develops Tool to Monitor and Combat Malicious Online Activities

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of global crises, such as a pandemic or a war, malicious online activities typically increase. Bad actors seek new ways to install malware on devices without the user's consent to gather sensitive information or gain access to private computer systems. They also trick users into revealing sensitive personal, corporate or financial information – this is known as phishing.   

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of global crises, such as a pandemic or a war, malicious online activities typically increase.
  • They also trick users into revealing sensitive personal, corporate or financial information this is known as phishing.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, ICANN has analyzed 579 separate terms, which resulted in 438,819 domain names being examined.
  • ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.

ICANN Develops Tool to Monitor and Combat Malicious Online Activities

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of global crises, such as a pandemic or a war, malicious online activities typically increase. Bad actors seek new ways to install malware on devices without the user's consent to gather sensitive information or gain access to private computer systems. They also trick users into revealing sensitive personal, corporate or financial information – this is known as phishing.   

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of global crises, such as a pandemic or a war, malicious online activities typically increase.
  • They also trick users into revealing sensitive personal, corporate or financial information this is known as phishing.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, ICANN has analyzed 579 separate terms, which resulted in 438,819 domain names being examined.
  • ICANN was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world.