DNSSEC Guide: FAQ, Pros and Cons

Review this guide in it's entirety to understand:

• What DNSSEC Is
• How It Is Setup on UltraDNS
• How It Is Setup with your Registrar
• Pros and Cons
• Troubleshooting

What DNSSEC Is

1. About DNSSEC

How it's Setup with Your Registrar

1. What Your Registrar Needs
2. Alternative Values to Provide to Registrar for Signing

How it's Setup on UltraDNS

1. DNSSEC Settings
2. Enabling DNSSEC on a Zone
3. Disabling DNSSEC on a Zone

PROs and CONs

In summary, here are the pros and cons of having DNSSEC on a zone.

Pros:

• Improves security by verifying the authenticity and integrity of DNS data
• Increases trust in Internet communications. 
• Protects against DNS spoofing and cache poisoning attacks

Cons:

• It may increase DNS query response time due to the additional verification process
• Can be complex to implement and manage
• Mistakes in configuration can lead to DNS resolution failures

Troubleshooting

1. DNSSEC Troubleshooting