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When it comes to cybersecurity protections, origin verification isn’t enough. In our technical report, we suggest a formal approach to evaluating trust. Read the report: vrsn.cc/6014BGf3vE
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As threats accelerate, there's a growing need to focus on current security status. See why highly available checks are critical to maintaining trust. vrsn.cc/6019BG2CnZ
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When digital trust is stale, exposure happens. Discover the gap between detection and enforcement—and what you can do to reduce it. vrsn.cc/6015BG2Cpt
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Verisign is pleased to be a part of Uniting Women in Cyber (#UWIC), where SVP & CTO Dr. Burt Kaliski Jr. will participate in a panel discussion on the intersection of quantum computing and AI. Join Burt and others on Oct. 8 as they explore how the current threat landscape may need to shift to rise to the challenges ahead. Register today: vrsn.cc/6017BGFE5l #WomenInTech #WomenInCyber @the_cyberguild
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Verisign Fellow Duane Wessels is back on the @apnic PING podcast to chat about the upcoming #DNS root zone KSK rollover 🎧 #SysAdmins: you’ll want to listen in for an update on how the rollover has been progressing these last few months and what you can do to prepare for Oct. 11, when KSK-2024 will be the sole active KSK for the global root zone: vrsn.cc/6011BGYlMF #NetOps
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From developing network protocols to helping define the domain ecosystem, the contributions from the Hispanic and Latino community to our industry are immeasurable. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, Verisign honors the many engineers, developers, and visionaries who have helped advance and support the internet.
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Our recent @ietf Internet-Draft suggests utilizing the existing infrastructure of the #DNS to help #AI agents communicate by introducing two new DNS resource record types. As part of this work, we’ve announced a public license that includes royalty-free terms to support standardization of our proposal. Learn more: vrsn.cc/6019BGVPe3
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Will you be attending #ROW15 on Sept. 29? Verisign’s Zaid AlBanna, Duane Wessels, Joe Harvey, and Swapneel Sheth will be speaking at several sessions covering 1) mTLS policy updates that could change how EPP functions, 2) a possible new DNS record type for delegations, and 3) how Merkle trees may help address some of the challenges DNSSEC faces with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Join us so you can help shape the ideas that may soon shape our industry. Register now: vrsn.cc/6016BGVPnG @ROWevents
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🌐 The #DNS is uniquely suited to address some of the challenges that come along with #AI agent identity and discovery. It’s already globally deployed and operates at the scale of the internet. As agentic AI becomes increasingly prevalent, our researchers propose a new system to facilitate AI agents locating and communicating with each other, building off the infrastructure of the DNS. Read about it in our latest blog post: vrsn.cc/6013B178IU
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#ICYMI we’re nearing the end of the #DNS root zone key rollover process 📢 After Oct. 11, any DNSSEC-validating resolver that hasn’t added KSK-2024 to its trust anchor set will experience DNS resolution failures. #SysAdmins, are you ready? Learn more about the rollover process and a couple tips for preparing your systems in our recent joint blog with @ICANN: vrsn.cc/6016B1E7Ap
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New on the blog 💻 We’ve teamed up with @ICANN to share updates and measurements on the new #DNS root zone key, going fully into effect in October. Uptake of KSK-2024 is still high – but are you ready for the switch in just a few months? Learn more: vrsn.cc/6016BEIknI
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In Q2 2026, the .com and .net TLDs had a combined total of 179.1 million registrations. Read more in the @DNIBrief quarterly report, out now. vrsn.cc/6016BESh5p
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The internet had 401.6 million #DomainName registrations at the end of Q2 2026. Learn more in the latest @DNIBrief quarterly report, available now. vrsn.cc/6015BEShe5
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The Q2 2026 Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report is now live from @DNIBrief. The internet had 401.6 million #DomainName registrations at the end of Q2 2026. Learn more: vrsn.cc/6016BEShdk
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Verisign Announces Delegation of .Web vrsn.cc/6014BESnsr
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The AANHPI community’s legacy of innovation is woven into the very fabric of the internet. Join us in honoring #AANHPIHeritageMonth as we recognize those whose dedication helps ensure the world connects with confidence.
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