This blog was last updated on March 4, 2020 at 10:09 PM. Everyone and everything on the Internet depends on the Domain Name System (DNS) being functional. The DNS has been a common vector for attacks in recent years, and 2019 seems to be no different. Many of these attacks have goals far more sinister than simply taking a company offline or defacing a website; reported attacks include redirecting some or all of an organization's domain to gain access to protected resources, intercept traffic, and even obtain TLS certificates for that domain.  Organizations should perform regular DNS reviews and audits. The following guidelines provide a starting point for your review. \r\n Why attack the DNS?  \r\n The DNS is critical to any organization with an online presence. Attacking domain names is a notable method to DoS (Denial of Service), deface, abuse or otherwise damage any Internet-connected organization. Domain names represent not only your brand but the way your customers interact with your business.…