18068764. DNS REQUEST OBFUSCATION simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
Contents
- 1 DNS REQUEST OBFUSCATION
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DNS REQUEST OBFUSCATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about DNS Request Obfuscation
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
DNS REQUEST OBFUSCATION
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Andrew Low of Stittsville (CA)
Zachary Charles Beckett Pywell of Stamford (UA)
James Mcconnell of Ottawa (CA)
Nathan James Roane of Gatineau (CA)
Troy E. Fisher of Phoenixville PA (US)
DNS REQUEST OBFUSCATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18068764 titled 'DNS REQUEST OBFUSCATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for obfuscating DNS requests by generating decoy DNS requests and interspersing them with actual DNS requests to external DNS servers.
- Generates decoy DNS requests to obfuscate DNS request activity.
- Sends both decoy and actual DNS requests to external DNS servers for resolution.
- Receives DNS responses from external DNS servers and provides them to the original source of the DNS request.
Key Features and Innovation
- Obfuscation of DNS requests through decoy requests.
- Utilization of external DNS servers for resolution.
- Protection of private DNS server activity.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in cybersecurity applications to protect the DNS activity of organizations from being monitored or intercepted.
Problems Solved
- Prevents unauthorized access to DNS request activity.
- Enhances privacy and security of DNS communications.
Benefits
- Improved security and privacy for organizations.
- Enhanced protection against DNS monitoring and interception.
Commercial Applications
The technology can be applied in industries where secure DNS communication is crucial, such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to DNS request obfuscation and cybersecurity methods to gain a deeper understanding of the existing technology in this field.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on the latest advancements in DNS request obfuscation and cybersecurity to ensure the most effective implementation of this technology.
Questions about DNS Request Obfuscation
How does DNS request obfuscation enhance cybersecurity?
DNS request obfuscation adds a layer of protection by disguising the actual DNS requests with decoy requests, making it harder for malicious actors to intercept or monitor sensitive DNS activity.
What are the potential limitations of using DNS request obfuscation?
While DNS request obfuscation can enhance security, it may introduce latency in DNS resolution processes and require additional resources to manage the decoy requests effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
DNS request obfuscation includes generating decoy domain name system (DNS) requests for obfuscating DNS request activity being handled by a private DNS server for an organization, and sending the decoy DNS requests to external DNS server(s) for resolution, receiving a DNS request seeking a DNS lookup for a client device, obfuscating the DNS request by sending, to an external DNS server of the external DNS server(s), the DNS request interspersed with at least some of the generated decoy DNS requests sent to the external DNS server, receiving, from the external DNS server, a DNS response to the sent DNS request, and providing the DNS response to a source of the DNS request.
