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Domain Name System Security Extensions

Application Layer — DNS

Protocol Overview

Full Name Domain Name System Security Extensions
Abbreviation DNSSEC
OSI Layer Application Layer
Category DNS
Default Port 53
RFC RFC 4033

About DNSSEC

Extensions to DNS that provide authentication of DNS data, verified denial of existence, and data integrity through digital signatures.

Application Layer DNS Port 53

Standards Reference

DNSSEC is defined in RFC 4033, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.

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