📌 Summary
The Security and DNS course covers the principles and security standards of Domain Name System (DNS), focusing on name resolution, DNSSEC, and techniques for securing zone transfers. The course also explores the challenges of migrating to DNSSEC and implementing security practices to protect DNS infrastructure from cyber threats.
📂 Certification Overview
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🏆 Certification: Security and DNS
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🎓 Issuing Organization: Department of Homeland Security
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📆 Date Earned: 12/28/2017
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📜 Certification Level: Advanced
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes
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DNS Fundamentals - Understand the purpose of DNS and the principles behind name resolution.
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DNS Security Standards - Familiarize yourself with the DNS standards and deployment best practices for securing DNS infrastructure.
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TSIG (Transaction Signature) for Zone Transfers - Learn how to secure zone transfers using TSIG to prevent unauthorized access to DNS data.
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DNSSEC Principles and Implementation - Gain an understanding of DNSSEC, its role in DNS security, and how to implement it effectively.
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Challenges in Migrating to DNSSEC - Understand the challenges and steps involved in transitioning to DNSSEC to enhance DNS security.
🚀 Skills Acquired
🛠 Core Skills
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Technical Skills: DNS security, DNSSEC implementation, TSIG, name resolution, zone transfer security
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Soft Skills: Analytical thinking, risk management, troubleshooting, strategic planning
💻 Tools and Technologies
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DNSSEC Tools - BIND, OpenDNSSEC, DNSSEC implementation and management tools
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Security Standards - RFC 4033, RFC 4034, RFC 4035
🗺 NICE Framework Domains
- Implement and Operation
📜 Certification Details
- Verification Link: Security and DNS