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Domain Name System Security Extensions (view source)
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The DNSSEC mechanism of authentication of communication between hosts is fulfilled by means of [[TSIG]]. More specifically, the [[TSIG]] is used to securely authenticate the transactions between the name servers and the resolver. The DNSSEC mechanism of establishing authenticity and data integrity is achieved by means of: new RRs, signing a single zone, building a trust chain and by means of [[key rollers]] or [[key exchange]].
The DNSSEC mechanism of authentication of communication between hosts is fulfilled by means of [[TSIG]]. More specifically, the [[TSIG]] is used to securely authenticate the transactions between the name servers and the resolver. The DNSSEC mechanism of establishing authenticity and data integrity is achieved by means of: new RRs, signing a single zone, building a trust chain and by means of [[key rollers]] or [[key exchange]].
==DNSSEC and ICANN==
In June, 2010, ICANN hosted the first production DNSSEC key ceremony in a high security data centre outside of Washington, D.C.. The key ceremony involved the creation of the first cryptographic digital key used to secure the Internet root zone, which was securely stored after its generation. Each key ceremony is designed to to allow the private key material for the root zone to be managed in a transparent yet secure manner. The goal is for the whole Internet community to be able to trust that the procedures involved were executed correctly, and that the private key materials are stored securely. There is an emphasis on the transparency of the process through the use Trusted Community Representatives ([[TCR]]s), who undertake the detailed procedures with 14 [[ICANN]] employees. [[TCR]]S are members of the international [[DNS]] community, and are unaffiliated with [[ICANN]], [[VeriSign]], or the [[US Department of Commerce]]. These ceremonies will take place 4 times a year in two different American locations.<ref>[ http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-07jun10-en.htm ICANN's DNSSEC Key Ceremony Announcement.}</ref>
Each TCR is a respected member of the technical Domain Name System (DNS) community in their home country. They are also unaffiliated to ICANN, VeriSign or the US Department of Commerce, and have been assigned a separate key management role within the ceremony.
==DNSSEC Difficulties==
==DNSSEC Difficulties==