Domain Name System Security Extensions – DNSSEC

As part of our commitment to proactively combat domain name abuse; and to make .CO one of the safest, most secure domain extensions on the Internet, we are excited to implement DNSSEC within the .CO zone.

DNSSEC is a suite of technical specifications for securing certain kinds of information provided by the Domain Name System (DNS) and intended to protect Internet users from certain types of malicious risks and attacks.

Among other things, DNSSEC introduces digital signatures to the DNS infrastructure to help combat against impersonation attacks, data integrity attacks, and the risk of users being diverted to any unintended or unsafe websites.  With the technical upgrade implemented, DNSSEC will automatically signal that users have been directed to the precise websites they intended to reach – mitigating the risk that they will be unwittingly “hijacked” and misdirected to sites that may put their safety and security in jeopardy.

On March 1, 2011, the .CO zone was signed and began accepting records at the end of March 2011.  Please access our DNSSEC Tools & Resources for more information on the technical and educational aspects of DNSSEC.

INTRODUCTION TO DNSSEC:  Introductory guide and resource for basic information regarding DNSSEC
Internet users are bombarded by a multitude of threats to their online safety every day.  From fraudulent product sites to identity theft and beyond, individuals are more and more concerned for their online security.  Since the bad guys continue to find even more complex and sophisticated ways to operate, it’s imperative that we strengthen our Domain Name System (DNS) along with our individual websites in order to provide a safe online experience through every step of Internet experience.

.CO Internet’s 2nd Annual DNSSEC Workshop Announcement – August 14, 2012
As part of its global responsibility and to promote the adoption of DNS security standards and best practices, .CO INTERNET is proud to host its second “DNSSEC Workshop” on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, from 8am to 4pm in the “Salón Parque” at the “Bogota Royal Hotel” in Bogota, Colombia.

The event will be conducted in cooperation with the “Colombian Chamber of Informatics and Telecommunications (C.C.I.T.)” and will have the support, participation and sponsorship of recognized international organizations and entities like NIC Chile, LACNIC, ICANN, the Latin-American chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC), and private industry.  For information on how to secure an invitation to this event, please email dnssec@cointernet.co.

For a more information and to review the full program, please click here.

Do you have questions regarding DNSSEC?  Please go to our DNSSEC FAQs