We will look at how the DNS system developed, as well as how some of the decisions taken in establishing the protocols used for DNS, leave it vulnerable to certain exploits. Finally, we will cover some of the more esoteric exploits using the protocol that have since been discovered or developed by researchers and hackers, as well as what can be done to ensure that DNS implementations and usages are suitably secured wherever possible.

Web application security testing is a key detective measure that helps to ensure that any issues that have been introduced during the application’s planning, design, development, and implementation are speedily detected and flagged for attention so that they can be addressed and remediated before an attacker can exploit them. This article explores the benefits of Web Application Security Testing and how it can help your organisation.