DNSSEC

DNSSEC in the .de Zone

The purpose of DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is to close security holes in the Internet, such as cache poisoning and DNS spoofing. DNSSEC helps making .de domains even more secure.

Since 7 June 2011 validation of .de domains is possible. At this date the DS record for .de was first published in the root zone.

DENIC launched DNSSEC as an optionalsecurity feature on 31 May 2011, following an extensive test phase during which comprehensive operative and technical experience had been gained. With this launch, DENIC made another important step towards better Internet security. We have compiled answers to the most important questions for you in our DNSSEC FAQs section.