Re: OpenDNS Users

[Mike Caudill <mike.caudill () DUKE EDU>]

Open DNS resolver != OpenDNS resolver

One refers to open recursive DNS resolution that is often unnecessary and
the other refers to a commercial DNS service.

Mike Caudill
Assistant Director, Cyber Defense and Response
Duke Medicine
Email:  mike.caudill () duke edu
Phone: +1-919-668-2144 / +1 919-522-4931 (cell)






On 5/24/13 10:54 AM, "Patrick Ouellette" <ouellep () ALGONQUINCOLLEGE COM>
wrote:

> Here's one to ponder on that question
> - Why you shouldn't be operating an OpenDNS Resolver" from ISC:
> https://www.isc.org/wordpress/is-your-open-dns-resolver-part-of-a-criminal
> -conspiracy/
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Patrick Ouellette
> Algonquin College - School of Advanced Technology
> Program Coordinator - Computer Systems Technician & Technology-
> Networking / Security Programs
> Professor - Department of Information Technology & Communications
> ________________________________________
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
> [SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Greg Schmalhofer
> [Greg.Schmalhofer () MILLERSVILLE EDU]
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 9:48 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: [SECURITY] OpenDNS Users
>
> Does anyone use the DNS service OpenDNS, either the free version or the
> purchased product called Umbrella, for their campus DNS service? If so
> I¹d appreciate it if you could provide your thoughts on service. Or info
> if you are using another similar product.
>
>
> -           How long have you used OpenDNS?
>
> -           Have you seen a reduction in phishing attempts and/or malware
> on your campus network?
>
> -           Have you seen any difference with performance?
>
> -           Are you using the free or purchased version?
>
> -           Any other thoughts or comments?
>
> Thanks very much,
> Greg
>
> Greg Schmalhofer
> Information Security Coordinator
> Millersville University
>
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