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Why do we need DNSSEC?
Learn why DNS needs security through tacos, crabs, and cryptographic laughs. How DNSSEC Works turns complex internet plumbing into an illustrated adventure.
Simply put, DNS main job is to translate human-friendly names to IP addresses needed by your laptop, phones, and other network devices. DNS is like a big phone book that your devices use to fetch you a website, or deliver your emails. Like HTTPS, DNSSEC provides a layer of security by allowing authenticated answers on top of DNS.
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