Data Exfiltration through Service Provider DNS Infrastructure

While DNS hasn’t changed all that much since Paul Mockapetris invented it in 1983, the skills and capabilities of today’s hackers have advanced considerably. DNS is a globally deployed routing and caching overlay network that connects public networks, corporate networks, and the Internet. The pervasiveness of its use and open-source nature of the technology make it extremely vulnerable to hacker attacks such as DDoS attacks and therefore raises serious questions: Is it sufficiently secure? Is it vulnerable to data breaches? The answer is that DNS can be abused in all sorts of unconventional ways that make it the perfect back door for hackers seeking to steal sensitive data.

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whitePaper | July 12, 2022

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Independent DeltaV™ Domain Controller

whitePaper | October 17, 2022

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whitePaper | October 3, 2022

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whitePaper | September 29, 2022

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CORD Physical Infrastructure Deployments: Designs, Considerations, and best practices

whitePaper | December 3, 2022

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whitePaper | September 27, 2022

The move to the cloud by organisations both large and small is inevitable. The pace of innovation enabled by cloud computing ensures that those who ignore or are slow to adopt it will quickly find themselves disrupted by competitors who can benefit from greater speed to market, business agility, scalability and cost-efficiency.

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Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with over 2,800 employees worldwide, Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 23,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue.

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