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DNSSEC: Good Enough?

Posted by timothy on from the those-darn-numbers dept.

Phil Windley writes "DNS Security Extension, or DNSSEC, is a set of extensions to DNS, which provide end-to-end authenticity and integrity. Paul Mockapetris, the inventor of DNS believes DNSSEC is the answer to many of the identity problems on the Internet. He wants the IETF to get off the dime and approve the DNSSEC spec. A recent article in ZDNet TechUpdate interviews Mockapertis on DNSSEC (summary)."

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  1. New Protocol Name by liam193 · · Score: 5, Funny

    This sounds like a great idea. Let's present a new protocol. I suggest we name it Slashdot Mail Transfer Protocol. We could use the shortened form SMTP. hmmm well... on second thought maybe the name needs more work.

  2. well... ok... by Ninja+Master+Gara · · Score: 5, Funny
    As long as SMTP continues to the be the friendly protocol.

    HELO imamailserver.com
    250 Hello imamailserver.com [127.0.0.1] nice to meet you!

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  3. DNSSEC: Good Enough? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nothing is ever good enough for /. readers, well except for Ogg Vorbis.