(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) – Online security and authentication provider Comodo (www.comodo.com) is offering a free DNS solution (www.comodo.com/secure-dns) that provides a quick, easy-to-use way for individuals to avoid being redirected to malicious websites.
The DNS identifies an IP address that corresponds to a domain name — like a telephone user looking up a number in the phone book. And just as a telephone directory may print a wrong telephone number, the DNS database can be corrupted with incorrect IP addresses. This can result in a user being directed to a spoof website designed to look exactly like the authentic site, tricking them into sharing confidential information.
For most Internet users, the DNS server they use is supplied by their Internet service provider, however, Comodo’s DNS offers additional safeguards against data corruption, according to Comodo’s Thursday announcement. The first advantage is that by using a secure DNS, users will be assured that their attempts to connect to trusted websites will not be redirected to malware or phishing sites.
Additionally, Comodo’s DNS offers speed with nodes Comodo placed strategically around the globe to ensure that requests are resolved as rapidly as possible.
Comodo’s secure DNS is also easy to use, and does not require users to download any software. They just have to open their control panel Internet settings and type new IP addresses in the primary DNS server boxes. Because no software is not required, Comodo DNS also works with non-computer devices, such as wireless-enabled mp3 players and videogame consoles.
Beyond securing individual computers, Comodo’s solution also offers some opportunities for those in the web hosting industry. Web hosts can also rout their customers through Comodo’s DNS, given they agree to the End-User License Agreement.
At the beginning of the month, Google (www.google.com) announced Google Public DNS, which lets users switch their DNS settings from default ISP-assigned servers to Google’s DNS resolver. While it appear to be mainly for personal use, Google’s new service should spark increased interest in DNS vulnerabilities in the average computer user, and make enterprises consider DNS as a key factor in their security plans.
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