DNS security threats
DNS can be configured to mitigate common DNS security issues.The table below lists five main areas on which to concentrate when determining your DNS security.
| DNS security area | Description |
| DNS namespace | Incorporate DNS security into your DNS namespace design. |
| DNS Server service | Review the default DNS Server service security settings and apply Active Directory security features when the DNS Server service is running on a domain controller. |
| DNS zones | Review the default DNS zone security settings and apply secure dynamic updates and Active Directory security features when the DNS zone is hosted on a domain controller. |
| DNS resource records | Review the default DNS resource record (RR) security settings and apply Active Directory security features when the DNS resource records are hosted on a domain controller. |
| DNS clients | Control the DNS server IP addresses used by DNS clients. |
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