08 May 05 How does DNS work

DNS (Domain Name Services) is explained at wikipedia

08 May 05 DNS Cache Poisoning

Sans reported that a vulnerability in DNS leaves it susceptable to DNS Cache Poisoning.

How does DNS work?

How is DNS vulnerable to DNS Cache Poisoning?

How can DNS Cache Poisoning be prevented?

How can DNS Cache Poisoning be detected?
How do you respond to DNS Cache Poisoning?

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