In this article, we will discuss the process of setting up DNSSEC (Dynamic Naming System Security Extensions) for the subdomains of rizsolutions.com hosted on a local Linux environment using HosterPK.
What is DNSSEC?
DNSSEC is a set of extensions to the Domain Name System (DNS) that provides authenticated denial of existence and data integrity, preventing various forms of DNS spoofing attacks.
Why Configure DNSSEC?
Configuring DNSSEC for your domains and subdomains adds an extra layer of security to protect your users and your business from DNS spoofing attacks. This strengthens the overall trust and reputation of your online presence.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- A HosterPK account
- Access to the local Linux environment hosting rizsolutions.com and its subdomains
- Access to the DNS records for rizsolutions.com
Configuring DNSSEC
To configure DNSSEC for rizsolutions.com and its subdomains, follow these steps:
Step 1: Generating DNSSEC Keys
Start by generating the necessary DNSSEC keys using the
dnssec-keygen tool. For example, if you want to generate keys for the subdomain dev.rizsolutions.com:
$ dnssec-keygen -a RSA/SHA-256 -b 2048 -n ZSK dev.rizsolutions.com
Step 2: Adding DNSSEC Records to DNS
Add the generated DNSSEC records to the DNS server using the local Linux environment. These records include DS records (Delegation Signer records), DNSKEY records, RRSIG records, and NSEC or NSEC3 records.
Example: Adding DS Record
Step 3: Publishing DNSSEC Records
Once you have added the DNSSEC records to your local Linux environment, publish them to HosterPK by updating the DNS records for rizsolutions.com.
Subdomains
You can follow the same steps for each of the subdomains cloud.rizsolutions.com and app.rizsolutions.com.
Testing DNSSEC Configuration
Verify the correctness of your DNSSEC configuration using tools such as
dig and dnssec-tool. Ensure that there are no signing or validation errors.
- DNSSEC offers a higher level of security for DNS by preventing DNS spoofing attacks.
- To configure DNSSEC for rizsolutions.com subdomains, generate the DNSSEC keys, add them to the DNS server, and publish them to HosterPK.
- Test your DNSSEC configuration to ensure no signing or validation errors.