DNS Belgium and the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) recognise the importance of the Domain Name System (DNS) as a fundamental pillar of secure and reliable digital infrastructure. In an era of increasingly complex and sophisticated cyber threats, implementing proactive security measures to prevent abuse and attacks on the Belgian Internet domain is essential.
As part of our collaboration, we have developed and published technical guidelines for DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance), SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions).
These guidelines provide practical, standardised recommendations to help organisations, businesses, and government agencies better secure their email domains and DNS infrastructure against abuse, phishing, and other cyber threats.
Objectives of cooperation
- Strengthen email security by properly implementing DKIM, DMARC and SPF to reduce email spoofing and phishing.
- Promote the adoption of DNSSEC to ensure the integrity and authenticity of DNS traffic, and prevent the interception and redirection of internet traffic for the purpose of stealing or manipulating data.
- Publish clear technical guidelines to support Belgian organisations in correctly implementing these crucial security measures.
- Raise awareness of the importance of a secure DNS infrastructure as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy.
- Encourage cooperation between the public and private sectors to create a more secure and reliable digital environment.
Through this joint effort, DNS Belgium and the CCB intend to bolster the cyber resilience of organisations and enhance the security of the Belgian internet landscape.
This collaboration highlights our shared responsibility to promote a proactive security approach and emphasises the importance of DNS as a vital component of online security.
Together, we are setting a new standard for a safer Belgian Internet!
The technical documents were developed in collaboration with DNS Belgium