Ever since the mid-90s, protocols have been used to provide better security and privacy for internet communications. One of the most critical security features for domains is the SSL certificate. In this resource, you’ll learn all about SSL and TLS protocols and how certificates work. What is SSL? Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is…

When providing the best online experience for users, speed is of utmost importance. There are many ways to improve site performance, but caching is one of the most common ways. What is Cache Cache is a storage layer that temporarily holds data, such as HTML pages and images after visiting a website. Saving…

What is 2FA Living in the digital era, there is a concern for security. Accounts can be compromised by means of stolen credentials. Two-factor authentication (2FA) utilizes an additional form of identity verification on top of the password to help ensure personal information remains secure. …

One of the greatest cyber threats organizations face today is the dreaded DDoS attack. In just the first quarter of 2020, there was a 278% spike in DDoS attacks and another 31% increase on top of that in the first quarter of 2021. …

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) serve a variety of purposes. Some of the most popular uses include accessing business or public networks securely and browsing the web privately. After reading this resource, you’ll know how VPNs work and what protocols are used with this technology. …

I’m sure most anyone would agree that life without the internet would be unimaginable. We shop online, work, bank, learn, talk with family and friends, play games — we even visit the doctor online nowadays. It’s almost like we’re living in the matrix! We are plugged in — all the…

These days most organizations own a domain and have a presence on the web. An integral part of a business’s online presence is communication. While there are many ways of communicating online, email is still one of the most used methods. And like anything else in DNS, domain-based emails need…

In this resource, we’ll cover the Text (TXT) record type. By the end, you’ll know what it is and how it works. You’ll also see several examples of what TXT record values look like. DNS TXT Records TXT records are multi-purpose records. While most DNS records contain data only for machines, this record…

From simple to complex configurations, there are times you need to check on how your DNS is behaving. Luckily, computers have a built-in utility that can help you do just that. This resource covers useful commands in Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell. It also touches on the differences between the…