Re: OpenDNS Users

[Jesse Safran <safranj () GREENMTN EDU>]

Open DNS and OpenDNS in this case are not one in the same.  From a Paul
Vixie in the comments:

"Rather, we’re solving internet public safety problems. As long as you can
run your own recursive name server (and 85% of you who do this are using
our free BIND software to do it!), *or you can reach well-monitored open
recursive servers like google’s or opendns’s, or you can reach the
recursive dns servers operated for you by your ISP, then you’re doing fine*.
we won’t try to remove any “useful services”."


On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 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 I’d
> 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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