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Not masters of their Domain. (Tech Talk).(Brief Article)

By Piazza, Peter
Publication: Security Management
Date: Friday, March 1 2002

Every Web site depends on a properly functioning Domain Name System (DNS) server to get visitors to its site. The DNS is the device that translates text Web addresses, or URLs, into numeric IP addresses. But servers are often improperly configured, according to IT experts, creating the potential for system failure.

An incorrectly configured DNS will not only prevent potential visitors from finding a particular Web site, but it can also be "a single point of failure presenting a risk of total loss of electronic connectivity for a company," according an article by the FBI

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