Some knowledge of the UNIX/Linux command line environment
Basic understanding of DNS (this course is not an introduction)
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking
Participants should bring a laptop
Goals
Learn about real world threats that exploit DNS weaknesses
Understand the risks you run when your DNS isn't secured
Learn about the security extensions for DNS: DNSSEC
Enable signing and validation in the organization
Learn about the impact of DNSSEC on one's DNS infrastructure
Help participants take the next step, whether it involves deploying their own signing solutions, acquiring a vendor based solution, or using a third party service
Topics
DNSSEC Awareness
Global status of DNSSEC deployment
Country status - Cape Verde
Zone Signature
DNSSEC Validation
Key Management
Automated DNSSEC Management using BIND and OpenDNSSEC