Category Archives: dnssecurity

Compromised enterprise devices detection based on abnormal behavior patterns– UEBA in action

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Recently, many reports of incidents have been making headlines, proving that no business or industry is immune to advanced threat actors. Applying user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) for the challenging task of the detection of compromised devices over time can play a critical role in enterprises’ defense mechanisms. Continue reading Compromised enterprise devices detection based on abnormal behavior patterns– UEBA in action→

Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 3: Investment and Innovation

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This is Part 3 of a 3-part blog series highlighting some of the distinguishing aspects of Akamai’s authoritative DNS services, Edge DNS and Global Traffic Management. Part 1 focused on Akamai’s DNS platform and what sets it apart. Part 2… Continue reading Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 3: Investment and Innovation→

Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 2: The Economics

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This is Part 2 of a 3-part blog series highlighting some of the distinguishing aspects of Akamai’s DNS services, Edge DNS and Global Traffic Management. Part 1 focused on Akamai’s DNS platform and what sets it apart. In Part 2, we take a closer look at the economics of DNS pricing models and why Akamai’s approach is unique. Continue reading Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 2: The Economics→

Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 2: The Economics

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This is Part 2 of a 3-part blog series highlighting some of the distinguishing aspects of Akamai’s DNS services, Edge DNS and Global Traffic Management. Part 1 focused on Akamai’s DNS platform and what sets it apart. In Part 2, we take a closer look at… Continue reading Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 2: The Economics→

Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 1: The Platform

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This is Part 1 of a 3-part blog series highlighting some of the distinguishing aspects of Akamai’s DNS services, Edge DNS and Global Traffic Management. To begin the series, we focus on Akamai’s DNS platform, which was the subject of a technical paper … Continue reading Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 1: The Platform→

Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 1: The Platform

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This is Part 1 of a 3-part blog series highlighting some of the distinguishing aspects of Akamai’s DNS services, Edge DNS and Global Traffic Management. To begin the series, we focus on Akamai’s DNS platform, which was the subject of a technical paper presented at SIGCOMM 2020 this past August. Continue reading Distinguishing Among DNS Services Part 1: The Platform→

Demonstrate Commitment, Differentiate Services, Develop Opportunities

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Everything’s mobile — especially today, when running a business is harder than ever — and responsiveness is everything. Staying ahead of the curve means workers may need to operate in "always available" mode, relying on their phone for busine… Continue reading Demonstrate Commitment, Differentiate Services, Develop Opportunities→

Demonstrate Commitment, Differentiate Services, Develop Opportunities

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Everything’s mobile — especially today, when running a business is harder than ever — and responsiveness is everything. Staying ahead of the curve means workers may need to operate in "always available" mode, relying on their phone for business-related tasks, regardless of where they may be. This creates additional exposure, and attackers have not relented: They see opportunity in times of turmoil and double down to maximize the value of their exploits. Continue reading Demonstrate Commitment, Differentiate Services, Develop Opportunities→

Architecting DNS for DDoS Durability and Resilience

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After many years of hard work from many Internet engineers and system administrators, Akamai Technologies has been working towards DNS infrastructure that would be ready for service 24/7, 365 days a year with beyond five 9s availability and the architecture to thwart any form of DNS attack. Continue reading Architecting DNS for DDoS Durability and Resilience→