• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course discusses name resolution principles, name resolution and security, DNS security standards, securing zone transfers with TSIG, and DNSSEC principles, implementation and resources.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand DNS (Domain Name System) and its purpose
  • Familiarity with DNS Standards documents, DNS deployment best practices and TSIG
  • Explain DNSSEC and its origins, role and implementation
  • Understand migrating to DNSSEC and its challenges

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Network Services
  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.