Securing DNS

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

As an open protocol, Domain Name System (DNS) is particularly vulnerable to attackers. Successful attacks can be especially disruptive because of the critical role that DNS plays in most networks. For this reason, it is very important that you to take advantage of the enhanced security features provided for the DNS Server role in Windows ServerĀ 2008. This section provides guidance for using these security features.

Additional references

Checklist: Secure Your DNS Server