Understanding Domain Reputation

Reputation gives us a parameter for if, when, and how we engage with a domain. But what really is it, who's using this threat insight, and how does it impact you?
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Expand your expertise with Spamhaus Know How: Domain Reputation. This free series is aimed at demystifying domain reputation threat intelligence data – from the basics of what it is, to how it’s used within the security industry, to the impact on domain owners and how to actively maintain good reputation.

Every internet user is benefitting from domain reputation threat intelligence data - whether they're aware of it or not.
This wealth of information is typically used for security, fraud, and vetting purposes right across the internet.
If you own a domain, you must actively follow best practices and monitor your reputation to avoid negative impact.

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When it comes to your web domains, put the controls back in your hands

29 March 2023

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Choosing a domain name registrar may seem simple, but considering security risks in the domain and DNS ecosystem is crucial. In this blog post, Vincent D'Angelo, Global Director at CSC, shares insight into the role of domain registrars in domain ecosystem security and reputation.

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A beginner’s guide to domain reputation – what is it?

14 February 2023

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You may not know it, but domain reputation influences a significant proportion of the online ecosphere. That means, without good reputation, your business operations could be impacted. So here we explain what domain reputation is, how it impacts you, and actions you should take to maintain a good reputation.

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A treasure trove of data: using domain reputation in practice

14 February 2023

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Domain data is rich with insight with such a variety of ways to take advantage of the data. In this blog, we introduce how it is used by defenders, network administrators, email administrators, and email senders.

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Best practice for newly registered domains: PART 1 – Ask yourself a question

14 February 2023

Best practice

The first in the series for new domain owner - starting at the beginning of the decision making process. Do you really need a new domain?

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Best practice for newly registered domains: PART 2 – Key considerations for purchasing

14 February 2023

Best practice

if you're confident you must buy a new domain, here are some key considerations to make before and immediately after the domain purchase.

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Best practice for owners of a newly registered domain: PART 3

11 March 2023

Best practice

Nurture your new domain and successfully build its reputation to ensure it’s an asset for the long term, not just the next 10 minutes. Learn how in this best practice.

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Understanding top-level domain (TLD) abuse helps illuminate and predict domain threat trends

23 March 2023

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The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of the internet, enabling agile communication between internet entities. This blog post will focus on top-level domains (TLD), and how they can impact the security landscape.

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Enrich, protect and inform

Introducing Domain Reputation Data BETA 2.0 via the Spamhaus Intelligence API. Available from March 1st 2023, for free, users gain valuable context relating to every single domain that Spamhaus researchers observe .
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