The Invisible DNS Attack Surface
Hi, I’ve got two related updates for you today. First, one fact stood out at a recent Innovate Cyber Security forum in Florida. Most organizations lack visibility into the scope of their external DNS attack surface risk.
Identified DNS Exposures
We presented more than 50 DNS health assessments to security leaders. We identified publicly visible DNS exposures tied to legacy records, misconfigurations, abandoned services, and third-party dependencies, as well as incomplete governance.
Why AI Changes the Game
Why does this matter now more than ever? Because AI is accelerating the speed at which attackers can discover and exploit external weaknesses. DNS is not just infrastructure. It’s the very foundation of your brand’s digital identity and external attack surface.
The Brand TLD Opportunity
Second, Ian’s brand tople domain application window is now open with submissions closing in early August. This begs an important question for strategic leaders. Should your organization continue operating across rented thirdparty namespaces and various providers or move towards a brand authentic name space designed for long-term trust, governance, and security?
Designing for the Future
Now is the time to evaluate and address your external DNS exposures and to design your brand’s digital identity for the future.
