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Beyond the Top Level: DNSSEC Deployment at ICANN 40

I recently wrote about the encouraging level of DNSSEC adoption among top-level domain name registries, and noted that adoption at the second level and in applications is an important next step for adding more security to the DNS. The root and approximately 20 percent of the top level domains are now signed; it is time for registrars and recursive DNS servers operated by the ISPs to occupy center stage.

WHIR Networking Event

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Jun 16, 2011
Atlanta, GA
Join Afilias and your peers at this free networking event hosted by the Web Host Industry Review. Tasty appetizers and drinks will be provided at Aurum, Atlanta’s new lounge and speakeasy endowed with amazing decor, friendly service, and blissful ambiance.  Don't forget to RSVP!

WHIR Networking Event

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May 19, 2011
Toronto, ON
Join Afilias and your peers at this free networking event hosted by the Web Host Industry Review. Tasty appetizers and drinks will be provided at C LOUNGE  a spa inspired bar, the first of its kind in Toronto.  Don't forget to RSVP!

WHIR Networking Event

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Apr 28, 2011
Chicago, IL
Join Afilias and your peers at this free networking event hosted by the Web Host Industry Review. Tasty appetizers and drinks will be provided at Rockit Bar and Grill located in the heart of the booming River North Neighborhood. Don't forget to RSVP!

Afilias and Crowell & Moring to collaborate on supporting new top-level domains

Collaboration brings together registry services with legal & business consultation services for domain names

SAN FRANCISCO – Feb. 10, 2011 – Afilias Limited, a global provider of Internet domain name registry and Domain Name System (DNS) services, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crowell & Moring LLP.

BlueCat Networks Selects Afilias to Power New DNS Offering

Launches Proteus Cloud Services, the first managed DNS service to fully integrate internal and external DNS with IP Address Management

DUBLIN, IRELAND – 4 August 2010 - Today Afilias, a leading provider of Internet infrastructure services, announced that BlueCat Networks, the IPAM Intelligence™ company, has selected Afilias’ FlexDNSSM Platform to power its new DNS offering. Proteus Cloud Services is the first service that fully integrates internal and external DNS with centralized IP Address Management (IPAM), providing customers with the simplicity of a single interface and vendor to manage all of their IP and DNS needs on one of the most highly reliable DNS networks available.

HostingCon 2010

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Jul 19, 2010 - Jul 21, 2010
Austin, Texas

Come visit Afilias at booth #535 to learn about our new FlexDNS Platform and find a flexible solution that works for your business. While you're there don't forget to enter to win an Eee PC netbook!

The dotMOBI team will also be at the booth demo-ing their new goMOBI mobile content solution!  Stop by to learn about the reseller options for this great new product offering!

Preventing your DNS account from being hacked

Recent years have brought a plague of attacks targeting your ability to do business online.  Whether in the form of distributed denial of service attack (DDoS), spam, phishing, or Facebook and Twitter scams.  Likely the most disturbing issue for e-commerce organizations has been the growing prevalence of DDoS attacks waged to interrupt their business, or worse, to extort money. 2010 has inaugurated a new type of attack, wearing an old disguise – hijacking your managed DNS by compromising your e-mail account.

NANOG 48

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Feb 21, 2010 - Feb 24, 2010
Austin, TX

NANOG

Afilias team members will be attending the 48th North American Network Operators' Group Conference in Austin, Texas.

Parallels Summit 2010

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Feb 22, 2010 - Feb 24, 2010
Miami, FL
Afilias team members will be attending the 5th Annual Parallels Summit which has become the premier conference for industry leaders to discuss how to drive innovation, create differentiated service offerings, and build businesses that profit from the Cloud.