Security News > 2020 > March > Domain Name Security: Important Measures You Need to Know

Over the years, ICANN and the registries and registrars in the domain name industry have committed resources, financial, technical, and operational, to ensure that the domain name system remains stable and secure despite increasing attacks by parties trying to distribute malware, botnets, spam, and other forms of abuse.

Although these industry efforts continue, domain name owners also need to take affirmative measures to protect their domain names from attack and hijack.

Choose a Security Focused Registrar: There are hundreds of domain name registrars from which to acquire and manage a domain.

Add an Additional Domain Lock: All important domains, especially domains that point to e-commerce platforms on which products are sold and distributed, should have an additional lock applied, called "Registry Lock." Registry Lock will freeze all domain confirmations at the registry level until the correct high-security protocol is followed as specified by both the client and registrar.

Domain name providers such as registrars and registries need to do their part to maintain a safe and secure platform, but domain name users themselves should also take steps to protect their domain name portfolio and ensure their online presence, whether it be a business or organization, is not vulnerable to compromise.

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https://threatpost.com/markmonitor-domain-name-security-important-measures-you-need-to-know/153967/