Title: Intrusion Detection and Prevention System for DNS DNSSEC
Abstract:
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of the Domain
Name System (DNS) and its extensions, such as DNS Security Extensions
(DNSSEC), has become an imperative task. This abstract focuses on the
meticulous design and rigorous implementation of an advanced Intrusion Detection
and Prevention System (IDPS) specifically tailored to fortify DNS and DNSSEC
environments against malicious activities.
The proposed IDPS aims to diligently detect and effectively mitigate various
classes of intrusions, attacks, and vulnerabilities that pose risks to the integrity,
confidentiality, and availability of DNS services. By synergistically employing
cutting-edge monitoring techniques, sophisticated anomaly detection algorithms,
and real-time analysis, the IDPS exhibits the capability to discern suspicious
activities and malevolent behavior within the intricate DNS infrastructure.
The IDPS for DNS and DNSSEC operates by meticulously monitoring DNS
traffic, meticulously scrutinizing packet headers and payloads, and meticulously
correlating the obtained data with established attack patterns and behavioral
profiles. Upon identification of an intrusion or a potential threat, the IDPS
promptly initiates appropriate countermeasures, including the blocking of
suspicious IP addresses, the suppression of malicious packets, and the notification
of vigilant system administrators.
The seamless integration of DNSSEC into the IDPS significantly fortifies DNS
security by conferring data origin authentication and data integrity verification
mechanisms. This crucial integration enables the system to effectively detect
tampering attempts, ensuring the validity and authenticity of DNS responses and
effectively mitigating the pervasive risks associated with DNS cache poisoning and
insidious man-in-the-middle attacks.
The efficacy of the IDPS is methodically evaluated through extensive testing and
comprehensive evaluation utilizing real-world DNS and DNSSEC datasets. An
array of meticulously crafted performance metrics, including detection accuracy,
false positive rates, and system overhead, are rigorously analyzed to holistically
assess the system's efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.
By judiciously deploying a bespoke IDPS meticulously designed for the intricate
DNS and DNSSEC ecosystems, organizations can effectively fortify their security
posture, safeguard critical DNS infrastructure, and diligently protect sensitive
information from emerging cyber threats. The profound findings and invaluable
insights derived from this research contribute profoundly to the development of
robust, state-of-the-art security measures tailored to the unique challenges posed by
DNS and DNSSEC ecosystems, thereby bolstering the overall resilience and
dependability of the internet infrastructure.
Authors:
Dr. Musoni Wilson
Jean Claude Tuyambaze, MSCIT